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Boeing 737 Max 8 woes crimp Asian airlines' growth plans
Associated Press, Published on 07/05/2019
» SINGAPORE: Asian airlines are cutting routes, revamping their schedules and leasing extra aircraft to fill gaps left by the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8s after deadly crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia killed 346 people.
Bali airport reopens, but volcano still spewing ash
Associated Press, Published on 29/11/2017
» KARANGASEM, Indonesia: Bali airport reopened on Wednesday, Indonesian authorities said, two days after a volcanic eruption spread ash across the holiday island and forced its airport to close, stranding tourists and spurring evacuation efforts.
Airbus to sell 430 planes to Indigo for $49.5bn
Associated Press, Published on 15/11/2017
» DUBAI: Airbus announced on Wednesday that it will sell 430 aeroplanes to US firm Indigo Partners for $49.5 billion in the European firm's biggest deal ever.
Malaysia Airlines outgoing CEO says Ryanair needs his help
Associated Press, Published on 18/10/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines outgoing CEO Peter Bellew said Wednesday he decided to return to Ryanair as a form of national service because the Irish budget airline needed his help.
Ryanair cancels more flights, affecting 400,000 customers
Associated Press, Published on 27/09/2017
» LONDON: Budget airline Ryanair cancelled another 18,000 flights on Wednesday, deepening its woes over its mismanagement of pilots' holiday schedules.
Maldives joins Arab nations cutting ties with Qatar
Associated Press, Published on 06/06/2017
» DUBAI - Saudi Arabia, other Arab countries and the Maldives severed ties to Qatar on Monday and moved to cut off land, sea and air routes to the energy-rich nation that is home to a major US military base, accusing it of supporting regional terror groups.
Arab nations cut ties with Qatar, saying it backs terror
Associated Press, Published on 05/06/2017
» DUBAI - Saudi Arabia and three Arab countries severed ties to Qatar on Monday and moved to cut off land, sea and air routes to the energy-rich nation that is home to a major US military base, accusing it of supporting regional terror groups.
US mulls global ban on in-flight laptops
Associated Press, Published on 29/05/2017
» WASHINGTON - Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Sunday he's considering banning laptops from the passenger cabins of all international flights to and from the United States.
Alitalia files for bankruptcy -- again
Business, Associated Press, Published on 04/05/2017
» MILAN: Struggling Italian flag carrier Alitalia entered its second period of bankruptcy protection in a decade on Tuesday with the government approving a €600 million ($650 million) bridge loan to keep the airline operating as it seeks a new buyer.
American, United airlines selling cheap 'basic' tickets
Business, Associated Press, Published on 23/02/2017
» DALLAS, Texas - American Airlines and United Airlines have started selling cheaper "basic economy" fares as they battle discount airlines for the most budget-conscious travelers.