Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo’s order for 180 Airbus A320s in January has thrown the spotlight back on the country’s airline industry, amid growing confidence that the sector could finally be putting behind its troubles of the last few years. (Flightglobal)
Richard Branson, the billionaire founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd., said the carrier plans to join a global alliance, though he doesn’t foresee forging any deal that would end his control of the airline.(Bloomberg BusinessWeek)
Airbus said Monday it took in 574 net new aircraft orders last year, beating rival Boeing Co. for the third year running as the international aviation market rebounded more strongly than expected from the steepest drop in its history.
The increase in the number of people flying first and business class on international flights slowed in November, but the airline industry body IATA said the upward trend in air travel remained intact. (Reuters)
A Spanish judge has found that Ryanair was wrong to impose “unfair” fees on passengers who failed to print out their own boarding cards. (Irish Times)
American Airlines’ expansion of its cooperation with Qantas Airways Ltd. will build on its new international joint ventures across the Atlantic and Pacific, and allow it to carry more passengers from Australia through its biggest hub to other U.S. cities. (Bloomberg)
Mexicana Airlines will take to the skies again. The airline has confirmed it plans to begin selling tickets on January 24 as the carrier works toward a re-launch. (AOL Travel)
Air travel demand in Brazil increased a record 23.5 percent last year with more passengers booking flights as employment and wages continued to rise in a thriving economy.(Reuters)