Ryanair seeks to buy most of Alitalia’s fleet

Ireland-based LCC Ryanair is bidding to buy around 90 aircraft from cash-strapped Italian carrier Alitalia.

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Houston airports slowly reopen; all Southwest HOU flights still suspended

Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) have reopened to handle limited domestic flights after being forced to close Aug. 27 because of severe flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

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O’Leary: EU airlines aim to impose tough terms on UK in Brexit deal

Several major European airlines are urging the European Union (EU) to play hard ball with the UK in the latter’s negotiations to exit the bloc (Brexit), Irish LCC Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said Aug. 31.

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Qantas axes Dubai stops in Emirates partnership extension

Dubai-based Emirates and Australian carrier Qantas are seeking clearance to extend their partnership for another five years, with Qantas switching its London flights to operate via Singapore rather than Dubai.

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EasyJet offers passengers hand-luggage check-in for $5

UK LCC easyJet is rolling out a new “Hands Free” service, where passengers can pay £4 ($5) to leave their hand luggage at check-in and receive priority boarding.

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Swedish regulators downgrade AOC for NextJet regional
Rolls-Royce gains Trent XWB-97 engine certification
Russia, Greece increase frequencies between Moscow and Athens
BA targets premium passengers with new customer services
Changes in candidates, technology reshape pilot training
People-Aug. 31, 2017

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Asia’s People Mover

The AirAsia effect continues to spread.

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ATW Editor’s Blog: Airport drinking; when to call time?
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