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Coronavirus outbreak requires TSFE intervention to rescue private airlines: ex-official
āHistory of aviation sector will be in form of era before and era after coronavirus,ā says Hassan Aziz
The world’s best airlines 2018
Singapore Airlines is the world’s best airline. Qatar Airways slips to second place, according to Skytrax-Ranking. Around 20 million passengers take part in the survey every year.According to the renowned London aviation institute Skytrax, Singapore Airlines climbed from second to first place and thus traded with Qatar Airways. The airline was the title winner last …
Airlines raise prices of Umrah tickets
Prices in last days of Ramadan may reach EGP 16,000-EGP 20,000, tourism workers say
Unfair competition: The battle between high-speed rail and low-cost airlines
Germany’s long-awaited high-speed rail link between Berlin and Munich has finally been inaugurated. But Green MEP Michael Cramer says it’s not enough to lure most travelers away from carbon-heavy road and air travel.On Friday, German politicians celebrated the opening of a long-awaited high-speed train line between Munich and Berlin. The 632-kilometer (392-mile) ride will shave …
EU court: Airlines must not charge cancellation fees
The European Court of Justice has said that airlines cannot levy additional charges if a consumer cancels a flight. German judges asked the court to rule on Air Berlin’s refund policy and disclosure of additional taxes.Airlines were ordered on Thursday by Europe’s top court to increase the transparency of their airfares by individually disclosing taxes, …
Crisis of airlines money transfer from Egypt comes to an end
American and Korean airlines have transferred their dues until the period of January, says El Zayat
Egyptian FlyEx.aero aims at expanding in the Gulf and US
We are negotiating with a number of investors to get seed investment, says El-Masry
Private Aviation Association calls on ECA to protect private companies from state-owned airlines
Private aviation companies lost 40% of traffic last year due to low tourism
Trump’s Muslim travel ban plunges airlines into chaos
Global airlines have been caught largely off guard by new US rules barring entry for people from seven Muslim-majority countries, upsetting carriers’ crew rosters and triggering fears for the industry’s business.The world’s largest long-haul carrier, Emirates, announced on Monday that it had made “necessary adjustments” to its crewing in order to comply with the latest …
Turkish Airlines resume flights between Sharm El-Sheikh, Istanbul
The airline suspended flights after the Russian aeroplane crash last October
Airlines’ profit forecasts nosedive
Unease over the Nice attack and an attempted coup in Turkey has weighed heavily on the profit forecasts of European airlines, which were already reeling from the turbulence that followed the Brexit vote.
Cathay Pacific bans transport of shark fins
One of the world’s biggest airlines, Cathay Pacific, has confirmed it’s introduced an immediate ban on transporting shark fins on all its planes. The move came after passionate lobbying from conservationists.
Malaysia Airlines ‘on course’ to break even by 2018
Malaysia Airlines’ outgoing CEO Christoph MĆ¼ller tells DW that the company is on course to break even by 2018. The aviation firm is stepping up efforts to turn a profit after facing tragedies and record losses. Malaysia Airlines seems to be economically back on track. The company’s departing CEO says the airline could return to …
Ministry offers support to flagging airlines
Efforts announced to attract tourists from Eastern Europe, North Africa and China
Top Russian airline bans flight to Egypt until 27 March
Suspension of EgyptAir flights to Moscow is āa temporary security measureā, says Kirpichenko
Ryanair’s profits see strong jump
Irish budget airline Ryanair has announced that robust demand and cost-cutting boosted its net profit by around a quarter in the first three months of its financial year. The company remains optimistic on outlook. Ryanair said Monday that its net profits jumped by about 25 percent in the three months to June 30, amounting to 245 million euros ($270 million),…
Governmentās charter airline incentives raise hotel occupancies in 4 tourist areas: ETAA members
Decision targets increasing bookings for winter season in Luxor, Aswan, and Taba, and in summer for Marsa Matruh
MATIA holds new negotiations with airlines over operating in area: Chairman
The Marsa Alam area includes investments of over EGP 11bn, area is ready to become a tourism city competing with Sharm El-Sheikh
Egypt 3rd in Arab region for online ticket purchases: Report
Online ticket purchases amounted to $1.9bn in Egypt, e-commerce of travel and tourism sector valued at $870m in 2014
Investment opportunities to be presented at Dubaiās AHIC: EGOTH Chairman
EGOTH recorded profits worth EGP 111m between July 2014 and March 2015, says Samir Hassan
Petroleum Ministry denies airline request to pay for fuel in EGP
Airlines exempted from paying in dollars for a year, import burden disallows continuation, says El Molla
EgyptAir aims to increase credit card use for bookings: EgyptAir E-Commerce Director
Company expands website and mobile apps to simplify online bookings for customers
Flynas targeting 30% share of Egyptian pilgrims annually: Deputy CEO NAS Holding
Flynas launches seventh route to Saudi Arabia in June
New airport fuel station planned for Cairo International Airport
In a bid to improve services at Egyptian airports, new development projects and partnerships are set to balance shortfall in reduced tourism
Private airlines to open new routes between Egypt, Europe
Almasria Universal Airlines to buy Airbus 320; Nesma Airlines to launch new flights to Germany, Italy
Gulf airlines defend female cabin crew policies
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is running a campaign against Qatar Airways over its monitoring of staff and rules preventing women from becoming pregnant and getting married.
Gulf airlines splash out over $100bn as Boeing launches new jet
Dubai-based Emirates led the buying spree on Sunday with an order for 150 of Boeing’s new 777 mini-jumbo, in a deal worth $76bn at list prices.
EgyptAir offers up to 25% discount for anniversary
Airline: Best way to celebrate is to communicate with customers
Artist Emin unveils new BA ‘dove’ planes
By AFP Artist Tracey Emin unveiled Tuesday the first of nine British Airways planes specially painted to look like golden doves to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games. The exterior designs were done by artist-designer Pascal Anson, who was mentored by Emin. The first “Dove” ā an Airbus A319 ā has been painted with gold …
RAK partners with Excel Travel for Egypt outbound
CAIRO: RAK Airways recently appointed Excel Travel as its general sales agent (GSA) for outbound travel from Egypt, according to a statement. The UAE national airline launched its Cairo route in December 2010, and now flies to 11 destinations. Omar Jahameh, the airlineās CEO, said, āRAK Airways is now reiterating its position in the Cairo …