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China's air market flying high, headwinds remain

Edit China Daily 29 Sep 2016
At the four-day forum, Shuangliu International Airport of Chengdu inked deals to launch nine regular direct international flights, while the southern metropolis of Guangzhou had negotiations with more than 30 airline companies ... "These (figures) show business insiders' great interest and growing confidence in the future of China's civil aviation industry," said CAAC deputy head Dong Zhiyi....

China Airlines Cuts Excess Baggage Charges Even Further for Overseas Shoppers (China Airlines Ltd)

Edit Public Technologies 29 Sep 2016
China Airlines Ltd). China Airlines announced further cuts to excess baggage fees for zones on the weight system ... In July, China Airlines introduced 10kg of extra checked luggage allowance for all classes on Asia (including Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia and China), Australia/New Zealand and Europe flights using the weight system ... The reductions will hopefully enhance competitiveness of China Airlines' service offerings....

Plane rage: airlines report 17% rise in anti-social behaviour

Edit The Guardian 29 Sep 2016
Reports of unruly passengers disrupting airline flights have risen almost 17% worldwide in 2015, with incidents such as passengers being verbally abusive or refusing to obey cabin crew occurring on one out of every 1,205 flights, according to the international trade association for airlines ... A man on a Southwest Airlines Co flight started a fight with a woman sitting in front of him in October 2015 after she reclined her seat....

Boeing inks 10-year spare parts deal extension with Japan Airlines

Edit Business Journal 29 Sep 2016
Boeing has signed an agreement with Japan Airlines Co ... The agreement, which Japan Airlines made under Boeing’s "Gold Care Expendables" program, helps the airline cut its operating costs. It requires Boeing to manage most of the Japanese carrier's spare parts inventory, providing items to the airline's mechanics as necessary for repairs or replacements. "Our focus is on providing our customers… ... ....

Soon, BSc students will get to learn aircraft maintenance

Edit The Times of India 29 Sep 2016
BENGALURU. BSc students will soon be able to opt for aircraft maintenance as a subject ... "It is a national need and the move is welcome. That said, they should not rush into anything and compromise on the quality ... Most airlines spend nearly 15% of their revenues towards MRO and India's share in this business is only over 1%--with majority of airlines operating in India forced to go to Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, et al ... RELATED....

City-Mumbai evening flights scrapped on 2 days

Edit The Times of India 29 Sep 2016
When contacted, a Jet Airways representative confirmed that the airline will not operate on the two days and said the frequent fliers have already been informed about the development to avoid any inconvenience ... during Diwali will take a toll on their businesses....

Airline Shows Off First Plane For BVI, Miami Route Amid Controversy

Edit Topix 29 Sep 2016
As controversy continues to rage locally over the government's investment of $7 million into the privately owned BVI Airways, the airline today released a photograph of the first jet aircraft it has acquired so far. It added that the acquisition marks a major milestone in preparing the airline for non-stop flights in roughly 2.5 hours between the British Virgin Islands and Miami, United States ... ....

Qatar Airways, BA parent IAG set up revenue-sharing deal

Edit Topix 29 Sep 2016
Qatar Airways and BA parent International Airlines Group announced the deal Wednesday and said it will take effect on Oct. 30. The companies said the deal will allow them to cooperate on scheduling and ticket prices. Under the arrangement, the airlines will also share flight codes on all non-stop flights between Britain and the Qatari capital, Doha, as well as on many connecting flights in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa ... ....

UPDATE 2-Airlines report 17 percent rise in unruly passengers

Edit Reuters 29 Sep 2016
MONTREAL/NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Reports of unruly passengers disrupting airline flights have soared almost 17 percent worldwide in 2015, with incidents such as passengers being verbally abusive or refusing to obey cabin crew occurring on one out of every 1,205 flights, the international trade association for airlines said on Wednesday. ....

Reported air rage incidents on rise as carriers try to squeeze in more passengers

Edit Japan Times 29 Sep 2016
Incidents of unruly passengers on planes are increasing, and more effective deterrents are needed to tackle the problem, a global airline trade group said Wednesday. There were 10,854 air rage incidents reported by airlines worldwide last year, up from 9,316 incidents in 2014, according to the International Air Transport Association. That equates to one incident appeared first on The Japan Times. > ... ....

IndiGo, Air India hoarding fight lands in Chandigarh

Edit DNA India 29 Sep 2016
In the latest, Aditya Ghosh, President at InterGlobe Aviation that runs IndiGo, on Wednesday tweeted that his airline is the first to start an international flight from Chandigarh ... The fresh IndiGo salvo came on Monday when the airline started a direct daily flight to Dubai ... first ever airline to connect Chandigarh on an international route."....

International cargo operations sans cold storage to be sought

Edit The Hindu 29 Sep 2016
The airlines were not coming forward to operate additional flights to international destinations due to lack of cargo facility here, he pointed out ... “This will help the passengers to carry the right weight of luggage permitted by the airliners, without having to open the baggage after going through the check-in process,” he said....

El Camino charter spending probe report should go public

Edit LA Daily News 29 Sep 2016
The charges in question include $15,500 at Monty’s steakhouse in Woodland Hills, first-class airline tickets and $350-a-night hotels ... El Camino officials say most of the credit-card charges were for business expenses and that “inadvertent” charges of personal expenses to school-issued cards were reinbursed. But it’s hard to see how business demanded a $95 bottle of Syrah at Monty’s ... Advertisement ....
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