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Jetstar eyes travellers watching the budget
The New Zealand Herald reports that Jetstar is banking on budget-conscious travellers to support the airline as it expands in New Zealand and moves towards superseding some Qantas services. The subsidiary of Qantas Monday announced it would fly once a … Continue reading
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Cheap ticket push for Jetstar’s Auckland debut
The New Zealand Herald announced that Australian airline Jetstar will launch its transtasman services from Auckland with an $89 fare sale from midday today. The carrier this morning confirmed plans to expand its New Zealand operations and has put up … Continue reading
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Vietnam considers third private airline
Thahn Nien Daily reports that the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) is considering an application for Mekong Aviation Company to become Vietnam’s third private airline operator. The airline is awaiting Ministry of Transport approval. The carrier, which will have … Continue reading
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AirAsia sees strong demand despite crisis
Reuters reports that AirAsia expects stronger passenger growth next year as it adds new routes and planes, saying the darkening economic outlook will boost demand for its budget flights. Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost airline plans to add nine new aircraft … Continue reading
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Tiger Airways bookings up despite economic crisis
The Age reports that Tiger Airways says bookings are up despite an escalating global economic crisis. A spokesman said travellers are seeking cheaper alternatives to allow them to fly by air. “We are not seeing a decline… We are seeing … Continue reading
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Airline bankruptcies set to double
Reuters warns that airline bankruptcies around the world are set to double over the winter to at least 70 for the year, according to the DG of the European Regional Airlines (ERA) industry body. “We are now up to around … Continue reading
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Singapore and Malaysia expand air services agreement
Xinhua reports that Singapore and Malaysia have expanded their bilateral air agreement, allowing both countries’ low cost carriers to increase services. “The new agreement gives low cost carriers of both countries the right to operate between Singapore and three cities … Continue reading
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Tiger and Jetstar start price war
AFP reports that Jetstar Asia and Tiger Airways will start operating flights between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur from 1 February. And the price war has begun to promote this new route. To kick off the new flights to KL, both … Continue reading
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Lion Air buy 22 more 737s
AFP reports that Boeing has won an order from Lion Air for 22 single-aisle 737s, in a deal valued at more than US$1.7b at list prices. Boeing said it was confirming a previously unidentified Lion Air order for 22 Next-Generation … Continue reading
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Pacific Airlines offers super-cheap flights
VietNamNet Bridge reports that Pacific Airlines is offering 100,000 one-way tickets at discount rates for domestic flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong to promote its new route. Prices start at just VND15,000 (not including fees, taxes etc) … Continue reading
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