IATA Expands Agreement with CIS to Improve Aviation Safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has signed an agreement with the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC, also known by its Russian abbreviation which is MAK) to improve aviation safety throughout the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The expanded agreement adds specific points...
As revenue drops, Cathay asks staff to take leave
HONG KONG (AFP) — Cathay Pacific said Friday it will slash flights and ask all 17,000 staff to take unpaid leave, as the Hong Kong carrier announced a 22 percent drop in first-quarter revenue. The announcement came just weeks after Cathay said it had lost more than a billion US dollars in 2008, the...
Emirates signs Five-Year Content Agreement with Amadeus
Amadeus has signed a five year worldwide content agreement with Emirates Airline. “We are delighted to offer Amadeus travel agents efficient access to our full range of content using Amadeus’ extensive global network,” said Keith Longstaff, Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations...
Ufone in-flight roaming service
KARACHI – In order to enable all its valued post-paid customers to enjoy roaming service while travelling by air, Ufone, one of the leading telecom companies of Pakistan, has introduced the in-flight roaming service on Emirates flights from Middle East to Asia, Europe and USA. This convenience...
South African Airways set to launch route to Buenos Aires
South African Airways (SAA) will launch a new route to Buenos Aires next year as part of a broader growth strategy, the airline announced. The new flights on the route between Johannesburg and Buenos Aires in Argentina will begin on April 8, 2009 and will initially take place twice a week. An Airbus...
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad recorded 35 % passenger growth in 2008
Abu Dhabi’s state-owned Etihad Airways said on Monday it recorded 33 percent passenger growth in the first nine months of 2008, during which it added four destinations. The Abu Dhabi-based airline carried 4.4 million passengers across its network of current 48 destinations, compared to 3.3 million...
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