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ATW News â For latest news go to ATWOnline.com The European Court of Justice (EJC) has ruled that airlines cannot levy additional charges if a consumer cancels a flight. FULL ARTICLE |
The South African government has had to step in to pay a looming loan repayment from South African Airways (SAA) to prevent the national carrier from defaulting. FULL ARTICLE |
Kunming-based Hongtu Airlines has introduced China’s online travel agency Tongcheng Tourism Group as a strategic investor in an effort to enhance its competitiveness. FULL ARTICLE |
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New German airline Azur Air has begun operations and launched its first flight from Düsseldorf to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 3. FULL ARTICLE |
UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet is staying silent on its application for a European Union (EU) air operator’s certificate (AOC) and discussions over connecting flights until they are finalized. FULL ARTICLE |
ATW AirKarp Blog Aaron Karp The new security requirements for all US-bound flights—affecting 180 airlines and 280 airports worldwide—announced June 28 by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appear to be largely benign for the global airline business … at least for now. FULL ARTICLE |
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ATW Plus (Premium Content) Qatar Airways has made the first cancellations to its large Airbus A350 orders, as Airbus continues to struggle with significant delivery delays. FULL ARTICLE |
Thai Airways is grounding some of its Boeing 787-8s, due to delays in fixing engine problems also affecting other operators of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. FULL ARTICLE |
US technology firm Panasonic Avionics is to double the number of TV channels available through its eXTV live television service, as the connected aircraft continues to change the way airlines offer inflight entertainment (IFE). FULL ARTICLE |
Delta Air Lines is beefing up its Boston operation with two new routes, bringing the total number of destinations served from the city to 47. FULL ARTICLE |
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Polls The US has lifted its laptop ban and replaced it with new security checks on all international inbound flights. Should the UK do the same? FULL ARTICLE |
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