Ten airlines spurn EU emissions scheme
More than 99% of all major global airlines have complied with the first step of Europe's scheme to charge them for their carbon emissions.
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Velvet Sky's pay now, fly later scheme
Troubled low-cost airline Velvet Sky stands accused by petrol giant BP of resorting to "desperate cash-raising measures to stave off bankruptcy".
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Budget airlines not so cheap after all
It costs £40 for a flight from London to Malaga. Add a £15 administration fee, £15 for luggage and £5 for paying by debit card.
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Turbulence over Africa
Although open-skies policies on in Africa bode well for the airline industry, ageing fleets and tight margins are significant challenges.
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EU firm on airline carbon tax
United States airlines are wrong to think that they can force the European Union to back down on plans to make carriers pay for emitting carbon.
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Airline security: 'Looking for bad people, not bad objects'
Eye scanners may soon be coming to an airport near you as the airline industry seeks to sharply reduce security check-in time.
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Fifty-six Indian airline pilots fail alcohol tests two years
Fifty-six pilots working for Indian airlines have failed alcohol tests in the last two years, according to a list issued by the civil aviation ministry.
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Western, Mideast airlines step up interest in Africa
Western and Middle Eastern airlines are planning a pronounced push into Africa, adding routes and boosting passenger capacity.
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Europe's airways reopen for business
Swarms of stranded passengers scrambled on Wednesday to hitch a flight home after Europe's air embargo ended.
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BA, Iberia sign merger deal to create global giant
BA and Spanish flag carrier Iberia on Thursday announced a merger deal to create one of the world's biggest airlines.
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