Airline Industry Information back issues from December 1999:
Friends of the Earth make noisy protest at Birmingham International Airport capacity decision.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Environmental group Friends of the Earth and residents living in areas surrounding Birmingham International Airport, UK held a noisy protest outside the home of the airport's managing director on 27 November. ...
Belgian government to make decision on Sabena stake.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Belgium government has said that it hopes to make a decision about ...
Decision on TAESA's future expected soon.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A decision about the future of Mexico City ...
Quito airport reopens after volcano ash removed.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The airport in Quito, Ecuador reopened on 29 November after airport ...
Ban to be placed on 'unreported' Australian Y2K aviation operations.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airports, airfields, air operators and air industry maintenance contractors in Australia who have not filed ...
American Trans Air launches fare sale.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Trans Air (ATA) has launched a fare sale for travel between 1 December 1999 and 31 January 2001. Tickets are priced from USD49 for one-way off-peak flights and ...
US-based startup airline company files for bankruptcy protection.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AccessAir, a carrier that started up only 11 months ago in the US Midwest, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from creditors. The request was filed ...
Head of Italy's aviation body to fly over Y2K date change period.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The head of Italy's civil aviation authority ENAC has announced that he will be flying with his wife in his light aircraft from Bologna to the Po Valley during the New Year change over period and said that he has ...
Engine failure forces TU-145 into emergency landing at Vladivostok Airport.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 30 November a TU-145 aircraft carrying 154 passengers was forced to execute an emergency landing after one of its engines failed. The pilot was ...
Delta Air Lines and Delta Express offer discounts to all US destinations.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines and Delta Express have launched new discounts on fares to all US destinations with an advance purchase requirement of three days or more. The carriers are offering up to 5% off applicable ...
Ayres Rock airport in Australia to receive radio communication service.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The airport at Ayres Rock in outback Australia is to receive a radio communication service that will provide pilots with information about air traffic movement during busy periods according to the Civil Aviation ...
AirTran has reintroduces Grade 'A' fare sale.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran has reintroduced its Grade 'A' fare sale for travel commencing 7 December 1999 through 16 February 2000. Tickets require seven days advance purchase by 5 December with ...
Japanese Transport Ministry apologises to Narita runway opponent.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A resident opposing the construction of a second runway at Japan's Narita airport has received a letter of apology from the Transport Ministry. The letter formally apologises for causing the local ...
Queensland Tourism Minister in talks with British leisure carrier.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD It has been revealed that the Queensland state government's Tourism Minister held talks in October with a British airline hoping to become Australia's third airline. According to information released in ...
FAA to commence special audit of Boeing Company following recent quality issues.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A recent spate of quality problems with aircraft parts has prompted the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to commence a special audit of US aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. The investigation will ...
Virgin will not receive incentives to base its Australian operations in New South Wales.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The premier of New South Wales has indicated that the state government will not be offering Richard Branson any incentives to base his recently proposed low-cost carrier in Sydney. Bob Carr met with ...
United Airlines and Continental Airlines retract support for 3% leisure fare increase.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines and Continental Airlines have both retracted their support for a 3% increase in business and leisure fares that was initiated by American Airlines in the week commencing 22 November. The ...
ValuJet defence attorneys ask for acquittal.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Defence attorneys in the ValuJet case have asked the presiding judge to order that their clients be acquitted of all charges since prosecutors had failed to prove the men knowingly did anything to endanger the ...
Mexican government issues new regulations on aircraft noise limits.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Mexican government's Secretariat of Communications and Transport has issued regulations stipulating new maximum noise output limits from aircraft. The new standards are similar to those applied in ...
Inter-Canadian Inc to suspend services until 2 January.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Inter-Canadian Inc, a regional carrier affiliated with Canadian Airlines, has indicated that it will not be resuming services until at least 2 December after it unexpectedly suspended operations on 27 November. ...
Northwest Airlines to investigate case of flight delay caused by pilot unhappy with meal.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines is to investigate reports from passengers that one of its pilots delayed a flight by up to 90 minutes because he was unhappy with the meal provided by the carrier. The flight was bound ...
Staples to open store at Logan International Airport.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Staples Inc, a store carrying business-related supplies such as paper and ...
United Airlines purchases FleetAnywhere from Peregrine Systems.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines had ...
Air Canada confirms Issuer Bid has been satisfied.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada confirmed on 30 November that the conditions of the Issuer Bid for the proposed ...
El Al board to discuss Airbus aircraft purchase.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The board of directors of El Al Israel ...
Delta Air Lines pilots ratify pay deal.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 29 November Delta Air Lines' members of the Air Line Pilots Association ratified a ...
Continental Airlines to ground some aircraft to reduce overcapacity.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines has indicated that it ...
Royal Air Maroc employees commence strike action.
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Employees of the Moroccan national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) started strike action on 1 December that has nearly crippled the country`s tourism sector. The tourist season in Morocco is currently at ...
British Prime Minister under pressure to 'back or sack' Deputy Prime Minister.
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The British Prime Minister has been urged to `back or sack` Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott over his handling of the transportation portfolio. The Shadow Transport Secretary has apparently claimed ...
Aer Lingus becomes oneworld member.
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aer Lingus has formally become a member of the oneworld global airline alliance headed by American Airlines (AA) and British Airways (BA). The Irish carrier was officially voted in as the alliance`s ...
Value of frequent flyer miles being recognised in wills and divorce cases.
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frequent flyer miles have apparently become so popular that people are now including them in their wills. Miles earned through airline incentive programmes are also being fought over as part of divorce ...
US FAA ups airport security measures and training following reports of regular failures.
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stepped up security measures and training at the nation`s airports after a report revealed that the agency`s investigators had regularly been able to breach security ...
Suspicious package causes security alerts at two UK airports.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The discovery of a suspicious package on board a cargo aircraft operated by Channel Express for United Parcel Service caused security alerts at both the East Midlands International and Edinburgh Airports in the UK ....
Delayed passengers offered ice skating to kill time at Malpensa Airport.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SEA, the management company for Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy has came up with a novel way of helping passengers to pass the time if their flight is delayed - ice skating! The airport is constructing ...
US National Mediation Board orders US Airways flight attendants back into negotiations.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US National Mediation Board (NMB) has refused a request from US Airways flight attendants to declare their negotiations with the airline as an impasse and has instead ordered them back to the negotiating table ....
Failed attempt by Airservices Australia to break into Australia's aviation industry rumbles on.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD While Virgin Atlantic Airways is planing to become Australia`s third domestic carrier, the fallout from the last failed attempt by an airline to achieve this status still continues. The High Court of ...
Ryanair signs ten-year engine maintenance agreement with Lufthansa Airmotive Ireland.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Irish discount carrier Ryanair has signed a ten-year engine maintenance agreement ...
Taiwan agrees to open aviation talks between itself and the Philippines.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Taiwan has agreed to open talks about resuming direct air services to the Philippines after the Philippine government sent a letter to Taiwan recognising a 1996 agreement that was previously followed by the two ...
Cebu Pacific commences Dumaguete to Manila services.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Philippine carrier Cebu ...
Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara delivers parts for the Boeing 757.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Indonesia's state-run aircraft manufacturer, Industri Pesawat Terbang ...
Lockheed Martin completes ATC system for Changbei Airport and Xiaoshan Airport.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Tests of the air traffic control systems for new Changbei Airport in Nanchang and the Xiaoshan Airport in Hangzhou, ...
Airport onstruction approval delays results in loss of foreign investment for Mpumalanga.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delays in approving the construction of an international airport in Mpumalanga have resulted in a loss of foreign investment to the province according to Cobus Tomlinson, the Provincial Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut ...
Ansett to suspend flights to Taiwan.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ansett Australia has ...
Vigin to couble London-Shanghai route services.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin Atlantic Airways is planning to double its services on the ...
US Airways passenger service employees ratify new five year agreement.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new five-year labour contract has been ...
Suifen international airport project underway.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Construction work for ...
America West Airlines launches online fare sale.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD America West Airlines has launched a 5% sale for ...
Boeing signs MoU with Sony over P@ssport installation.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Boeing Co's Airplane Services has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sony Corp's Trans Com Inc unit to ...
Continental Airlines launches new service between Houston and Sao Paulo.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines has commenced a ...
Northwest Airlines launches online fare sale.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines has launched a new Internet-only fare sale, with round-trip fares ...
Sabre and 800 Travel Systems team on new interactive online air travel reservation system.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sabre and 800 Travel Systems have formed a new partnership to develop an interactive online air travel reservation system to ...
Rail Europe web site now allows searches for low cost European air fares.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Rail Europe has added a new ...
Norway releases hijacker and grants her a residence permit.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Norway has released from jail a Palestinian woman involved in the ...
Seoul international airport operations contract awarded to Inchon International Airport Corporation.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The DEM14m contract to provide start-up and ongoing operations at a new international airport in ...
Cathay Pacific Airways to lease Boeing 747-200s from Air Atlanta Icelandic.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Cathay Pacific Airways is to lease ...
Biman cancels flights as pilots take stand on overtime.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Bangladeshi national carrier Biman was forced to cancel five flights on 1 December after its pilots refused to fly routes that cut into overtime. Amongst the flights cancelled were several ...
The US FAA issues special conditions regarding Boeing Model 767-400ER aircraft.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued special conditions that are applicable to the Boeing Model 767-400ER aircraft. The special conditions have been released because the aircraft will ...
Frontier Airlines takes ownership of Boeing 737-200 Advanced aircraft.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines has completed its 1999 fleet plan with the receipt of its twentieth aircraft, a Boeing 737-200 Advanced aircraft, from Triton Aviation Services Ltd. ...
Air Wisconsin aircraft rolls into ticket terminal at O`Hare International Airport.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aviation officials are investigating the cause of an incident on 1 December in which an Air Wisconsin aircraft rolled forward into the terminal building at O`Hare International Airport. The aircraft was ...
Air fare hike predicted following TAESA suspension.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The suspension of services by Mexican carrier TAESA and the potential revocation of its operating licence could result in a hike in air fares and affect other tourist industry participants. The ...
Public hearing scheduled for American Airlines' Little Rock accident.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A public hearing relating to the crash of an American Airlines MD-80 aircraft in Little Rock, Arkansas on ...
China Southern Airlines releases new travel agent commission structure.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new travel agent commission structure has been released by China Southern Airlines. Under the new structure, which is effective for travel commencing 1 January 2000 through 31 May 2000, the carrier ...
Leasing companies confused by Chinese government's new withholding tax.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Chinese government`s issuance of a directive imposing a new 20% withholding tax on aircraft lease payments has caused some confusion in the Chinese aviation industry, with airlines and leasing companies as yet ...
Sextant In-Flight Systems wins contract to fit in-seat video systems to United Airlines' aircraft.
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines has awarded a contract ...
TBI (US) wins Orlando Sanford Domestic Terminal management contract.(Brief Article)
Dec 03, 1999 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Orlando Sanford International ...