THE ability to post bad news and complaints immediately means airlines often view social media as a nemesis, but Virgin Australia believes it has found a way to turn the new technology to its advantage. Link
As the aviation awards season gets under way we thought we’d take a moment to review some of the more popular recognitions in the industry, and the decision-making process behind them. Link
THEY are the hugely powerful and glamorous airlines that soared into the hearts of the public only to be plunged into despair and grounded forever. Link
At a time when lower crude oil prices are taking airline profits to new highs, we revisit a key factor for the airlines to remain profitable. Link
Adelaide travellers left high and dry when AirAsia X cancelled all its South Australian flights in January are still chasing refunds more than three months later. The Malaysian-based budget airline cited a lack of profits for pulling out of the Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur route barely one year after commencing. It made the announcement in…
“Take a coffee break,” and focus on completing and delivering the thousands of aircraft currently on order. Link
The DOT gave Southwest the necessary authority to fly from Houston to Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas after Mexican authorities indicated they would look favorably on Southwest’s request. In doing so, they relied on the ability of both countries to approve “extrabilateral” exemptions for more airlines than the aviation treaty allows. Link
