Ryanair, Irish pilots’ union reach labor agreement

Helen Massy-Beresford

Ryanair and the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA) have reached an agreement after lengthy negotiations, marking a step forward for the LCC, which is facing conflict with its workforce in several of its European markets.

Qantas FY18 profit up 15%; starts ultra-long-range formal talks

Adrian Schofield

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Qantas reported a group net profit of A$980 million ($712.3 million) for its 2018 fiscal year ending June 30, an increase of 15% compared to the previous fiscal year.

Lawmaker report questions value of US airline travel insurance

Ben Goldstein

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A new congressional report on the US travel insurance industry accuses airlines and online travel agencies (OTAs) of pressuring customers to purchase travel insurance that offers insufficient coverage.

Air New Zealand posts record FY18 profit; adjusts schedule for R-R engine issues

Adrian Schofield

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Air New Zealand recorded a net profit of NZ$390 million ($260.2 million) for the fiscal year ended June 30, up 2.1% from NZ$382 million in the previous year.

Bangkok Airways expands codeshare agreement with Jet Airways

Chen Chuanren

Thailand-based regional Bangkok Airways and Mumbai-based Jet Airways are expanding the two carriers’ existing codeshare agreement, enabling passengers to have more access into additional cities within Southeast Asia and India.

Hainan Airlines looks to add Chongqing to US services

Bradley Perrett

Hainan Airlines proposes to add extensions from Chongqing to its Shanghai services to Boston and Seattle.

Ryanair increases London Luton presence

Alan Dron

LCC Ryanair is to increase the size of its base at London Luton Airport, the home hub of rival easyJet.

South Africa’s Comair acquires training business
IATA survey shows growing demand for customer-facing roles
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