Call for messages of solidarity for striking workers at Canadian airline
The ITF is urging unions to send messages of solidarity to airline workers in Canada who walked out on strike yesterday after talks over pensions broke down.
June 15, 2011
Vice premier says China supports global airline alliances
BEIJING, June 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang said on Tuesday the government supports domestic airlines to join global air carrier alliances and that foreign airlines are welcome to open new routes to China.
June 29, 2011
June 15, 2011
Strike hits Greek flights today (from TravelMole.com)
Greek air, sea and rail travel will grind to a halt today as public sector workers stage another walk out in protest at deep government cuts.
Could your cell phone cause a plane crash? (from TraveMole.com)
If you’re like most occasional or even frequent fliers, you probably don’t take seriously those warnings about shutting off cell phones. But perhaps you should — based on a new report.
June 14, 2011
IATA: Arab carriers call for greater transparency
In a dramatic early session of the annual general meeting, IATA stood accused of appearing to be “run for the few, by the few” as it came under fire from a group led by the Gulf carriers over a lack of transparency. The result was a highly unusual secret ballot, which was only narrowly defeated. (Aviation Brief)
June 12, 2011
EU insists on right to curb airline CO2 emissions
(Reuters) – The European Union has a right to impose legislation to cut emissions from aviation and showing weakness would encourage further challenges to EU policies, the EU’s climate chief told airlines on Monday.
Brussels airport flights cancelled due to a strike by aircraft loading staff and baggage handlers
The airport announced on Wednesday that it would replace Aviapartner with Swissport for baggage and freight handling, and loading and unloading of aircraft from November 1, prompting Aviapartner staff to strike (Reuters).
June 9, 2011
Malaysia Airlines expected to benefit from oneworld membership
SINGAPORE: Malaysia Airlines’ (MAS) move to join the third largest global airline group, oneworld, marks a significant development for the carrier at a time when global carriers are hoping to extend their reach to tap the growth in Asia Pacific. (The Star – Malaysia)
June 7, 2011