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Investors buy majority stake in ailing airline

23 Aug 2010 at 09:26 — by Martin Ferguson in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

An investor-consortium in Mexico has acquired a controlling stake in Mexicana Airlines, according to reports from Central American.

Industry told not to panic

20 Aug 2010 at 13:26 — by Sara Turner in Air Travel, Accommodation, Travel Management, Technology, Ground Transport, MICE | NEWS ITEM

The corporate travel industry has been urged not to fear a double-dip recession, by a leading industry accountant.

Emirates expands A380 network

19 Aug 2010 at 15:17 — by Stanley Slaughter in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

Emirates today (August 19) said it planned to expand its A380 network to include services to Hong Kong.

ABTN readers vote against drop-off fees

19 Aug 2010 at 13:17 — by Sara Turner in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

More than 330 ABTN readers said they disagreed with the Scottish airport's plans to introduce a £1 fee, for cars dropping off passengers directly to the airport.

El Al announces Q2 profit

19 Aug 2010 at 11:54 — by Stanley Slaughter in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

El Al has announced a Q2 profit of $14.8m compared to a $19.7m loss for the same three months in 2009.

Aegean reports €32.6m loss for H1

19 Aug 2010 at 11:25 — by Stanley Slaughter in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

Aegean Air has posted a €32.6m net loss for the first six months of 2010, compared to a €13.4m profit for the same period last year.

SAS announces Q2 €53m net loss

19 Aug 2010 at 11:06 — by Stanley Slaughter in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

SAS has blamed the volcanic ash cloud for a net Q2 loss of €53m (SEK 502m).

US carrier continues down ancillary path

19 Aug 2010 at 10:16 — by Stanley Slaughter in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

American Airlines is to start charging extra for passengers who want front seats in its economy class.

Delta increases LHR frequencies

19 Aug 2010 at 07:29 — by Mark Caswell in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

Delta is to increase the number of flights from Heathrow to both Atlanta and Detroit this winter, in addition to adding a third daily flight to New York in September.

Airline compensation for delays suspended

18 Aug 2010 at 09:33 — by Martin Ferguson in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

An airlines' obligation to pay compensation to UK passengers affected by long delays has been suspended by the High Court in London.