Airlines criticised for maintaining high fuel surcharges
Airlines are increasingly being criticized for failing to reduce fuel surcharges that they introduced during the oil price surge earlier this year, even though there has been a steady drop in the price of oil, according to a report in ...
by Dave Smith September 25th, 2008
Premium airlines trying to survive the chaos
The Open Skies pact between the European Union and the United States allows airlines to fly between any EU and US city. One company to take advantage of the new policy is British Airways who debuted OpenSkies which is a ...
by Dave Bess September 19th, 2008
Former employees of XL suing for unpaid wages
150 employees of Travel City Direct which is a subsidiary of XL Leisure Group lost their jobs when the travel operator collapsed earlier this week. As a result the employees intend to sue XL for unpaid wages. Back in 2006 ...
by Bobby V-Jones September 17th, 2008
Virgin Atlantic planes will carry new slogan
As the merger between British Airways, American Airlines, and Iberia continues to progress, Richard Branson with Virgin Atlantic continues to vocalize the negative impacts the venture will have. Not only will the competitive nature of the airline industry itself be ...
by Dave Bess September 14th, 2008
Alitalia on the verge of collapse
As fuel costs skyrocket many airlines in the industry are collapsing because of the strain. Italian airline Alitalia is the latest to be affected by the rising cost of fuel. Starting on Monday the airline will be likely to ground their fleet because at the present time they can no
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones September 13th, 2008
Airlines think it might be time to revisit the policy regarding liquids in carryon bags
Airlines are calling for a change in policy regarding liquids in carryon bags. The current policy came into effect after a plan was unraveled that suggested terrorists would use disguised liquids in their carryon bags to create a homemade bomb ...
by Andrew Mayer September 11th, 2008
Union files grievance with Virgin Atlantic
Unite the Union has filed a grievance with Virgin Atlantic Airlines. The cause for the complaint stems from a recent decision by Virginia Atlantic to decrease the rest period allowed for the cabin crew during long distance flights. Unite feels ...
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones September 9th, 2008
Antitrust investigation continues into British Airways and American Airlines merger
The European Commission has decided to begin an antitrust investigation into the merger of British Airways, American Airlines, and Iberia. The European Commission has noted that there are no official deadlines for the investigation which has been underway since July. Under the new alliances the three airlines will work together on
by Dave Humphries September 1st, 2008
Virgin Atlantic and Worn Again partner to recycle aircraft seat covers
Virgin Atlantic has partnered with Worn Again, a company that produces shoes and other various accessories. With the new project the two are working on together Worn Again will create a new line of products. This new line will be designed out of aircraft seat covers that Virgin Atlantic will
by Dave Bess September 1st, 2008
Possible merger between Virgin Atlantic and BMI airlines
As British Airways, American Airlines, and Iberia announce plans to enter into a joint venture other airlines are considering similar strategies. In order to stay competitive Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Airlines is considering some type of merger with BMI airlines. ...
by Andrew Mayer August 31st, 2008
Virgin Atlantic passengers contribute to charity
A new program from Virgin Atlantic is helping to generate money for charity. Every passenger onboard a Virgin Atlantic flight in the Caribbean is given an envelope. The envelope is for the charity change for children which allows passengers returning ...
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones August 31st, 2008
Virgin Atlantic claims British Airways passengers prefer to fly with them
The battles continue between Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. Virgin Atlantic said this morning that it has profited from British Airways. When terminal five opened at Heathrow Airport it created numerous delays and chaos at the airport. Virgin ...
by Dave Bess August 28th, 2008