US ultra-LCC Allegiant strongly denies ‘unsafe’ allegations

Sean Broderick

US ultra-LCC Allegiant Air is pushing back hard against new allegations that it runs an unsafe airline, pointing to changes aimed at improving its operations as evidence.

Fitch: Air Canada, WestJet not ‘overly concerned’ by ULCC threat

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Air Canada and Calgary-based LCC WestJet face the biggest threats from each other rather than planned ultra LCC operators eyeing shares of a market dominated by the two carriers, Fitch Ratings said.

Virgin Australia expands New Zealand network after partnership breakup

Adrian Schofield

Virgin Australia is increasing routes and frequencies to New Zealand following the termination of its alliance with Air New Zealand, which becomes effective in October.

Rolls engine blade fault severely curtails 787 ETOPS

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Significantly reduced ETOPS and performance limits plus a new set of mandatory inspections for operators of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Package C-powered Boeing 787s are set to cause further disruption to a fleet already under strain from earlier problems and replacements.

Air France faces more strikes as pay dispute continues

Helen Massy-Beresford

Air France faces day-long strikes April 17, 18, 23 and 24 as a series of strikes continues, part of a long-running pay dispute between the airline’s employees and management.

Emirates braces for ‘more pressure’ from low-cost, long-haul carriers

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Emirates Airline is “expecting more pressure” from the new breed of low-cost, long-haul carriers, the Dubai-based airline’s president Tim Clark said.

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