Virgin Blue announces $135m six month profit
John Alwyn-Jones - Feb 21, 2026
Virgin Blue has announced a net profit after tax of more than $135 million in the six months to December…
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AAPA predicts testing time for airlines
Ian Jarrett - Feb 20, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR- Andrew Herdman, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), has indicated that the recent turmoil…
Safety probe uncovers Qantas 747 problems
Ian Jarrett - Feb 20, 2026
CANBERRA - Qantas has revealed further details of the problem with one of its Boeing 747-400s approaching Bangkok last month…
THAI, Virgin Blue seal deal
Ian Jarrett - Feb 20, 2026
BRISBANE - THAI and Virgin Blue have signed an interline agreement that sees the carriers join forces with an enhanced…
BA performs badly in delayed luggage league table
Bev - Feb 20, 2026
British Airways is the second worst offender when it comes to delayed baggage, according to data collected from European airlines.…
BAA warns of baggage system problems at T4 today
Bev - Feb 20, 2026
BAA has warned passengers travelling through Heathrow Terminal 4 today that they could encounter problems with their baggage. It said…
Cheapflights defends air travel as study highlights environmental impact of shipping
Bev - Feb 20, 2026
Cheapflights has hit out at the shipping industry for its impact on the environment after the leak of a UN…
ABTA to meet with OFT over airline pricing
Bev - Feb 20, 2026
ABTA is meeting with Office of Fair Trading officials this week to discuss what action they will take if airlines…
Airports dangerous to your sleeping habits
David - Feb 19, 2026
Being bothered by airport noise is bad enough but a new study says it can also boost blood pressure -- …
US airlines want lighter bags
David - Feb 19, 2026
Message from the US airlines: pack light or pay up. United earlier this month announced that free bag check-in will…
Airline mergers could mean bigger cattle cars
David - Feb 19, 2026
The wave of much-publicized airline mergers could mean turbulent skies ahead for passengers who might find higher tickets prices and…
Korean Air boosts A380 order book
Ian Jarrett - Feb 19, 2026
HONG KONG – Korean Air is to buy three more A380 aircraft. This order is in addition to the five…
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