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Turkish Airlines abandons lipstick ban

2013-05-09 14:53

Turkish Airlines is quashing a ban on female flight attendants wearing red lipstick and nail polish, the company's chief executive says.

Taxes to drain African airlines' profits

2013-04-18 20:47

Africa's airlines are set to earn $100m this year, but face heavy taxes with fuel costs that are way above the global average, the industry's body chief says.

SAA takeover reports 'just gossip'

2013-03-27 10:07

One of the world's leading airlines has denied an interest in taking over an equity stake in South African Airways.

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SAA files complaint over Kulula ad

2013-03-13 09:29

South African Airways has filed an urgent complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority in response to Kulula's latest ad campaign. Watch.

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Lufthansa aircraft get their fins

2013-03-05 15:24

Lufthansa pilots have picked up the airline’s first Airbus A320 airplane equipped with extended wingtips, commonly called sharklets.

Privatise SAA if turnaround fails: DA

2013-02-20 16:09

If the SA Airways can’t be turned around in five years, it should be privatised, says the Democratic Alliance.

US deal to create world's biggest carrier

2013-02-14 15:12

American Airlines and US Airways have agreed to merge in an $11bn deal to create the biggest airline in the world.

Speculation behind SAA suspension grows

2013-02-12 13:35

SAA was forced to place acting CEO Vuyisile Kona on precautionary suspension after he allegedly refused to step down, after reports of overstepping his mandate.

No disruptions amid OR Tambo strike

2013-01-18 12:15

South African Airways says no flights have been cancelled or delayed as workers belonging to a new union protested at OR Tambo International Airport.

Boeing crisis deepens

2013-01-17 08:09

Boeing has suffered another blow as US regulators ordered airlines to stop flying 787 Dreamliners until a fire risk to the plane's lithium batteries is resolved.

Fastjet agrees to buy 1time for R1

2012-12-20 12:50

Low-cost airline Fastjet has signed an option agreement to acquire the defunct 1time Airlines, which could see it operating domestic and regional flights in SA.

Iata: Global airline profits to rise

2012-12-13 12:49

The International Air Transport Association expects African carriers to break even and the industry as a whole to make a total net profit of $6.7bn in 2012.

Qantas axes another 400 staff

2012-11-08 07:08

Australian flag carrier Qantas is slashing of 400 more jobs to achieve savings under heavy competition, fuel costs and the strong Australian dollar.

1time bankruptcy: Finger pointed at govt

2012-11-02 19:11
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The government's continued "anti-competitive behaviour" in the backing of low-cost airline Mango has been cited as a key factor in competitor 1time's "inevitable" bankruptcy.

Bankrupt 1time files for liquidation

2012-11-02 16:05

It's official - low-cost airline 1time is bankrupt and in liquidation after a final meeting with stakeholders.

Low cost airlines 'here to stay'

2012-10-19 14:58

Low cost carriers are more relevant today than ever, low cost airline Mango says.

Etihad projects $5bn revenue in 2012

2012-09-30 05:42

Abu Dhabi's carrier Etihad Airways is projecting $5bn in revenues in 2012, up from $4.1bn last year, and hopes to sustain profitability, its CEO says.

National airlines results chaos

2012-09-26 12:33

SA's two state-owned airlines, SAA and SAX, will only table their annual results for the 2011/12 financial year a few months after the September 30 deadline.

And now: low-cost flights on your tablet

2012-09-12 11:34

You will soon be able to book Mango flights on your tablet or smartphone, as the low-cost airline sets its sights on a new untapped market.

Qantas in major alliance with Emirates

2012-09-06 08:11

Struggling Australian carrier Qantas has announced a major global alliance with Emirates that will see its hub for European flights shift to Dubai from Singapore.

BAA agrees to sell Stansted airport

2012-08-20 12:49

Spanish-owned airports operator BAA has consented to sell Stansted airport near London, after losing an appeal against a competition ruling.

Recession bites Ryanair profits

2012-07-30 08:08

Ryanair undershot analyst forecasts with a profit slide of 29% in the three months to June as it grappled with austerity, recession and stubbornly high fuel prices.

 

Etihad, SAA ink codesharing deal

2013-05-07 07:51

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways and South African Airways have agreed on a codesharing agreement that foresees even greater cooperation.

Lufthansa faces strike action from Monday

2013-04-19 16:18

A union representing 33 000 employees of the airline group has called on workers to go on strike, with Munich and Frankfurt airports among those to be affected.

Open letter to SAA’s new CEO

2013-04-11 09:45

As just another taxpayer James-Brent Styan gives invaluable advice to the new acting CEO at SAA.

New budget airline to take to the skies

2013-03-07 08:38

A new budget airline is set to start operating from Johannesburg and Cape Town in the second half of the year, a report says.

Qantas profit up on Dreamliner cashback

2013-02-21 11:31

Australia's Qantas has banked compensation from Boeing for Dreamliner delays and slashed international losses reporting a surge in six-month net profit.

Troubled SAA may cut flight routes

2013-02-19 15:29

SAA's "cutting-edge" turnaround plan to be presented to the government at the end of next month might involve cutting some flight routes, MPs have heard.

Iberia strike to halt over 1 000 flights

2013-02-18 08:29

Workers at Spanish flag carrier Iberia are set to begin a five-day strike, grounding over 1 000 flights and costing the airline millions of euros.

Union urges SAA to appoint new CEO

2013-02-12 17:39

The SA Transport and Allied Workers' Union is calling for the appointment of a new SAA boss with sound skills to lead a turn-around strategy at the airline.

SA Airlink extends bush beach offering

2013-01-28 11:18

Privately-owned local carrier SA Airlink has announced two new flights linking Johannesburg with Kasane in Botswana and Vilanculos in Mozambique.

Strike to hit OR Tambo

2013-01-18 08:45

South African Airways employees who belong to a new union will strike at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, a report says.

Qantas, Emirates tie-up takes off

2013-01-17 08:03

Australia's competition watchdog has given Qantas and Emirates Airlines permission to launch their global alliance although final approval is still pending.

One of 10 new SA carriers still in air

2012-12-14 09:24

There has been a sharp decline in global airline startups, with only one of 10 new airlines launched in SA from 1996 to 2006 still in operation.

1time blame game: Not us, says Acsa

2012-11-08 22:34

Airports Company of South Africa has rubbished an accusation that it was responsible for 1time's demise, and that it was only interested in recovering all its debt from the beleaguered airline.

Spotlight falls on SAA efficiency

2012-11-04 17:04

South African Airways has more employees per aircraft than most other airlines, but is not the most inefficient, an investigation shows.

1time passengers lash out

2012-11-02 18:05

Fin24 has been inundated with e-mails from frustrated 1time passengers who had pre-booked flights with the bankrupt low cost airline.

African airlines in trouble

2012-10-19 16:38

The continent's airlines need a drastic overhaul and are under threat from expansion by international carriers, warn industry experts.

Iata ups outlook for African airlines

2012-10-01 09:59

The International Air Transport Association has upgraded its forecasts for 2012 industry profits, and now expects African airlines to break even this year.

EU plans airline industry shake-up

2012-09-27 14:28

The EU will get tougher rules to ensure fair competition and protect its airline companies as it seeks to boost an industry vital to the wider economy.

Mango to go carbon neutral

2012-09-20 09:26

State-owned airline Mango has launched a 10-year plan to become the first carbon neutral airline in Africa.

Comair suffers major loss

2012-09-11 14:32

Comair has reported a 76% drop in diluted headline earnings per share for the year to end-June 2012, as it emerged from its toughest-ever financial period.

Lufthansa flights grind to a halt

2012-09-04 13:41

Lufthansa, Germany’s biggest airline, has cancelled hundreds of flights as cabin crew launched a second round of strikes in a row over pay and conditions.

1time applies for business rescue

2012-08-22 07:54

No-frills airline operator 1time says it is applying for business rescue proceedings due to financial distress at its subsidiary companies.

HK Airlines to quit London service

2012-08-08 12:46

Hong Kong Airlines will end its service between Hong Kong and London due to poor demand, another blow to the carrier after authorities banned its expansion.

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