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Airline to cut 16,000 jobs

31 Aug 2010 at 11:44 — by Martin Ferguson in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

Japan Airlines (JAL) is to slash its workforce by a third as part of a corporate restructuring programme.

Virgin dispute talks to resume on Sep 6

31 Aug 2010 at 11:21 — by Martin Ferguson in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

Talks between Virgin Atlantic and the British Airlines Pilots' Association (Balpa) are to take place next place Monday as the airline seeks to avert the first strike in its 26-year history.

Amadeus posts strong first half figures

31 Aug 2010 at 10:59 — by Martin Ferguson in Technology | NEWS ITEM

Amadeus IT Holding, S.A., parent company of the Amadeus Group, has recorded an adjusted net profit of €246.8 million for the first half of 2010.

Cabin crew talks to resume next week

31 Aug 2010 at 10:22 — by Martin Ferguson in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

The latest round of peace talks between the Unite union and British Airways could take place next week as both sides attempt to avert any further travel disruption.

JAL ponders low cost launch

29 Aug 2010 at 14:51 — by Martin Ferguson in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

Ailing Japan Airlines is planning the launch of a no-frills subsidiary carrier, according to reports in the Far East.

Mexican airline suspends flights

29 Aug 2010 at 11:51 — by Martin Ferguson in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

Oneworld carrier Mexicana has suspended all flights three weeks after filing for bankruptcy protection.

Merger receives approval

29 Aug 2010 at 11:44 — by Martin Ferguson in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

The proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines, which will create the world's biggest carrier, has been cleared by the US Justice Department.