NIKI: Number of bidders rise as Dec. 21 deadline approaches

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The number of bidders for airberlin subsidiary NIKI, which filed for bankruptcy Dec. 13 and ceased operations immediately, is growing as the deadline to present binding offers ends at noon on Dec. 21.

Attorneys General urge implementation of airline ticket fee rule

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A coalition of 17 state attorneys general is asking the Trump administration to move forward on implementing a stalled rule that proponents say will make it much easier for travelers to understand the full cost of their airline tickets.

Irish pilots’ union calls for written Ryanair agreement

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The Irish pilots’ union that was instrumental in convincing Dublin-based Ryanair to change its long-standing policy and recognize such organizations, has called for the LCC to put its promises in writing, noting it could still strike if no agreement is reached.

Eurowings inks agreements with labor unions for expansion

Eurowings has signed agreements with the Verdi trade union and Vereinigung Cockpit pilot union that will enable the Lufthansa LCC subsidiary to grow rapidly, especially in Germany.

ICAO event yields over 420 new air services agreements

An ICAO air services negotiation event—ICAN2017—held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has led to more than 420 new air services agreements and arrangements.

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Allegiant, Delta make senior IT management changes
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