3 febrero, 2012
Malév ceases its operation
Based on the Board of Directors’ decision Hungary’s National Airline ceased its operation to minimize its losses. According to this statement, after nearly 66 years of continuous operation, Malév aircrafts will not depart from 6 am 03 February. “Unfortunately,... Seguir leyendo...
29 enero, 2012
Spanair suspends operations
Financial problems have grounded loss-making airline Spanair, for good. This weekend alone 380 domestic and international flights with the Barcelona-based firm have been cancelled. Its main shareholder, Catalonia's regional government, says it can no longer provide... Seguir leyendo...
13 diciembre, 2011
Ryanair opens in Palma its 49th European base
Ryanair announced this Tuesday it would open its 49tb European base at Palma Airport in March 2012 with 4 based aircraft operating 47 routes (17 new), delivering 2.8m passengers p.a., and sustaining up to 2,800 Balearic jobs, according to the Irish low cost. In... Seguir leyendo...
7 diciembre, 2011
Iberia pilots strike on December 18th and 29th
Iberia pilots have decided to go ahead with their protest against the creation of low cost Iberia Express and formalized the strike call their group in the company.The direction of SEPLA has organized a schedule of protests with a stop day a week, beginning on the 18th and... Seguir leyendo...
11 noviembre, 2011
Iberia to change logo and brand image
Spanish airline Iberia will change their corporate identity. The changes include a new logo and new brand image has been told to preferente.com by reliable sources. Since 1927, born date, the airline now chaired by Antonio Vázquez has made six changes to their... Seguir leyendo...
9 noviembre, 2011
IATA agents to be hit by a significant IATA fee increase
IATA plans to change the delivery system of fees received from travel agents to adjust to the Swiss franc. The amendment, which shall enter into force in January 2012, will involve increased rates by 25 percent on average in Europe, according GEBTA Europe president, Michel... Seguir leyendo...
9 noviembre, 2011
EasyJet gets in Spain 20% of its annual sales
EasyJet gets in Spain 20% of its annuals sales, according to Javier Gandara, EasyJet director general in Spain. The british ‘low cost’ expert to increase their passenger numbers in Spain up to 13 million, from around 10 million last year. EasyJet, the third... Seguir leyendo...
7 noviembre, 2011
Air Plus Ultra, a new Spanish long-haul airline
Air Plus Ultra will be the brand of a Spanish new long-haul airline, Preferente has known from several sources. The new carrier will be based in Madrid and is planning to operate flights between Spain and Latin America, like Iberia, Air Europa, Orbest and Air Pullmantur... Seguir leyendo...
17 octubre, 2011
Binter halves staff
Binter Canarias, the main interregional airline in the Canary Islands, is planning to halve staff from 129 to 65 workers, unions have said this Monday. Binter Canarias last year was awarded the European Award for best regional airline. Binter had 403 employees in... Seguir leyendo...
11 octubre, 2011
Airlines ranking by market cap
RANKING OF AIRLINES LISTED BY CAPITALIZATION (MARKET CAP), ACCORDING TO PREFERENTE REPORT * Capitalization on September 23, 2011, in millions of euros ** Loss in value between January and September 23, in millions of euros AIR CHINA ... Seguir leyendo...