Monthly Archives: May 2010

Entebbe to Istanbul launch in June by Turkish airlines

Entebbe-The over 77-year old air transport carrier, will operate both passenger and cargo business from Entebbe to Istanbul, New York, Chicago and the rest of Europe. In an interview, lsat week Mr Orhan Subay, the Uganda Turkish Airline director said … Continue reading

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A new route between Munich and Baghdad by Lufthansa

Lufthansa is introducing a new route between Munich and Baghdad on 30 September 2010, as planned. From that date, the Iraqi capital will be served four times weekly with a Boeing 737, currently operated on behalf of Lufthansa by the … Continue reading

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Kingfisher Airlines has been voted the best carrier in India

The Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines has been voted the best carrier in India and the whole of Central Asia by a global survey carried out by industry consultancy Skytrax. According to a report by the London-based Skytrax, Kingfisher Airlines got … Continue reading

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Singapore Airlines and 18 other airlines fined for price-fixing

The world’s largest international air cargo carrier, Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines were among 19 airlines fined after a South Korean antitrust agency said they fixed cargo shipment rates. The carriers will be fined a combined 120 billion won (S$140 … Continue reading

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South African Airways ordered an additional five Airbus A320

South African Airways (SAA) has ordered an additional five Airbus A320 aircraft, taking its order to 20, the French aircraft manufacturer said yesterday. The increase in the order comes after a year of tough negotiations in which Airbus was forced … Continue reading

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Traditional Terengganu dishes will be served on selected flights

Kuala Lumpur-Traditional Terengganu dishes will be served on selected Malaysia Airlines flights from June 1 to July 31. Among the signature dishes are Nasi Dagang, Lompat Tikam, Gulai Ikan Tongkol, Kerabu Laksa, Ikan Pudding Lada, Kerutup Ayam with Nasi Telur … Continue reading

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6.7 trillion Worth of sales losses in the South Korean airline market

SEOUL—South Korea’s antitrust regulator said Thursday it is imposing a combined 120 billion South Korean won ($97 million) fine on 19 airline companies for unfair trading practices, while warning two more to stop the unfair trade. The 21 airlines from … Continue reading

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Qatar Airways among world's best three carriers

Qatar Airways has been named among the top three airlines in the world at the latest Skytrax World Airline Awards 2010. The honor was among several awards that the airline collected at a ceremony in the German city of Hamburg. … Continue reading

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Iraqi Aiways flies into Kuwait

Iraqi Airways has dropped flights to some European destinations amid an intensifying row with Kuwait over war reparations that could see the airline dissolve. Iraq’s transport minister said on Tuesday that the government was considering declaring the airline bankrupt to … Continue reading

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Additional travel comfort in Business and Economy Class-Lufthansa

Lufthansa will unveil its newly developed First Class when it accepts delivery of its first Airbus A380 today. The world’s largest and most modern commercial aircraft promises relaxed and comfortable travel – and not only in First Class. In Business … Continue reading

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