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Lufthansa launches new airline in Italy (Nov 27 2008 13:25 GMT)
German flag carrier Lufthansa has launched its new airline focused on Italy, Lufthansa Italia.
Malaysia Airlines appoints regional manager for South Asian operations (Nov 27 2008 13:20 GMT)
Malaysia Airlines has appointed Azahar Hamid as the regional manager of its South Asian operations, reported The Economic Times.
Jet Airways not to renew foreign pilot contracts (Nov 27 2008 13:17 GMT)
India-based carrier Jet Airways is expected not to renew 35 of its foreign pilot contracts in the light of opposition to its proposed 20% pay cut for pilots and maintenance engineers, according to The Economic Times.
Qantas to reduce domestic fuel surcharges (Nov 27 2008 13:03 GMT)
Australian airline Qantas has announced that it will reduce its domestic fuel surcharges by up to A$5. The new surcharges will apply to tickets issued on or after November 28, 2008.
Turkish Airlines to launch new service between Istanbul and Lviv (Nov 27 2008 13:02 GMT)
Turkish Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service between Istanbul, Turkey and Lviv, Ukraine, effective April 20, 2009.
Air India withdraws transaction fee on tickets (Nov 27 2008 13:01 GMT)
Air India has withdrawn the transaction fee on tickets sold through its booking offices, website and its call centers.
El Al Q3 net profit declines (Nov 27 2008 12:56 GMT)
Israel's national airline El Al has reported that its net profit for the third quarter of 2008 was $30.4 million, compared to a net profit of $40.7 million in the third quarter of 2007.
Descartes GF-X Exchange to power Delta Cargo's air freight booking portal (Nov 27 2008 12:55 GMT)
The Descartes Systems Group, an on-demand software-as-a-service logistics solutions provider, has extended its relationship with Delta Cargo, a division of Delta Air Lines, to provide GF-X Exchange private label solution underlying Delta Cargo's electronic air freight booking portal at the airline's company website.
Virgin Atlantic urges EC to reject BA-AA 'virtual merger' (Nov 27 2008 12:53 GMT)
Virgin Atlantic Airways has urged the European Commission to reject the proposed alliance between British Airways and American Airlines. Virgin claims the agreement to be a virtual merger.
Skyservice, Signature Vacations renew long-term commercial agreement (Nov 27 2008 12:49 GMT)
Skyservice Airlines and Signature Vacations have renewed their long-term commercial agreement, where Skyservice will continue as the exclusive provider of dedicated aircraft to Signature Vacations supporting its network of vacation packages.
Iberia to add 10 new US destinations (Nov 27 2008 12:47 GMT)
Spanish airline Iberia has announced that it will add 10 new US destinations to its network, after extending its code-sharing arrangements with American Airlines.
Kuehne + Nagel begins construction of distribution center in Netherlands (Nov 27 2008 12:46 GMT)
Swiss logistics company Kuehne + Nagel has begun the construction of its new distribution center in Helmond, Netherlands.
Wincanton secures warehousing and distribution contract from Jenks (Nov 27 2008 12:45 GMT)
Wincanton, a UK-based provider of contract logistics services, has secured a long-term contract from Jenks, a marketing and distribution outsourcing business, to design and manage a purpose-built 320,000sqft warehouse and co-ordinate the distribution of around 40 loads per day.
Aer Arann to launch new service between Isle of Man and London (Nov 26 2008 13:05 GMT)
Irish regional airline Aer Arann has announced that it will launch a new service between Isle of Man and London City Airport, UK on January 19, 2009.
Ryanair to launch daily service between London and Dusseldorf (Nov 26 2008 12:21 GMT)
Ryanair has announced that it will launch a new daily service between the London Gatwick Airport and Dusseldorf, Germany, effective January 7, 2009.
British Airways to launch new flights to Jeddah and Riyadh (Nov 26 2008 12:19 GMT)
British Airways has announced that it will launch new flights to Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia from March 29, 2009.
Ryanair to suspend Blackpool services (Nov 26 2008 12:15 GMT)
Ryanair has slammed the proposals by the Blackpool Airport to introduce an airport development fee with effect from January 5, 2009 and in response will close its Blackpool routes to and from Dublin and Barcelona from January 4, 2009.
Matson to increase Hawaii service rates (Nov 26 2008 12:04 GMT)
Matson Navigation, a private shipping company and a subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin, has announced that it will raise its rates for the company's Hawaii service by $120 per westbound container and $60 per eastbound container, effective January 4, 2009.
Alaska Airlines to launch non-stop service between Portland and Long Beach (Nov 26 2008 12:01 GMT)
Alaska Airlines has announced that it will launch a new twice-daily non-stop service between Portland, Oregon and Long Beach, California, starting February 8, 2009.
DSC Logistics names new vice president of business development (Nov 26 2008 10:52 GMT)
DSC Logistics has named Ritchie Paik as the new vice president of business development.
Ceva to launch guaranteed delivery services in US and Canada (Nov 24 2008 11:33 GMT)
Ceva Logistics has announced it will officially launch guaranteed delivery services in the US and Canada on December 1, 2008.
Great Eastern Shipping to sell handymax dry bulk carrier (Nov 24 2008 11:31 GMT)
The Great Eastern Shipping Company has signed a contract to sell Jag Rishi, a handymax dry bulk carrier.
Air New Zealand calls for ACCC clarity on Air Canada co-operation agreement (Nov 24 2008 11:30 GMT)
Air New Zealand is calling on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to demonstrate consistency when making a final ruling on its application for a co-operation agreement with Air Canada.
K-Sea Transportation announces management changes (Nov 24 2008 11:28 GMT)
K-Sea Transportation Partners has announced that its CFO, John Nicola, has decided to semi-retire and will become a special advisor to Timothy Casey, the company's CEO and president, effective November 28, 2008.
Greatship India takes delivery of platform support vessel (Nov 24 2008 11:22 GMT)
Greatship India, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Great Eastern Shipping Company, has taken delivery of the Dhwani, a UT755LN platform support vessel, from Aker Yards of Norway. |