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Hainan Airlines makes Shanghai its second Chinese route from Brussels

By Freesun News at 26 July, 2010, 8:52 pm

Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines is now operating direct flights between Brussels Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The flights are offered three times weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays and…

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oneworld welcomes final approval for transatlantic ATI

By Freesun News at 26 July, 2010, 4:14 pm

oneworld® has warmly welcomed today’s final approval by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) of the application for anti-trust immunity (ATI) for the alliance’s transatlantic carriers American Airlines,…

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Faster passenger service at Malév

By Freesun News at 26 July, 2010, 3:55 pm

Malév has successfully launched Amadeus DCS (Departure Control System), which provides benefits for both passengers and staff since through the use of this advanced application the airport management of travellers is simplified and speeded up. Furthermore, the travelling public…

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Lower operating costs – passenger numbers maintenant at last year’s level

By Freesun News at 26 July, 2010, 3:54 pm

In the first six months of 2010 Malév’s passenger traffic was similar to that of the same period in 2009, with a total of 1.3 million customers flying on the carrier’s services. Even though there was no increase, still…

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Japan Airlines and Finnair Expand Codeshare Agreement

By Freesun News at 26 July, 2010, 1:03 pm

Tokyo, July 20, 2010: Japan Airlines (JAL) and Finnair, both members of the oneworld® Alliance, have decided to further expand their existing codeshare agreement. From August 1, 2010,…

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Emirates orders 30 Boeing 777-300ERs valued at US$9.1 Billion continuing the expansion of its fleet for tomorrow

By Freesun News at 25 July, 2010, 6:33 pm

FARNBOROUGH, England – Farnborough Air Show– 19th July 2010 – Emirates (www.emirates.com), the Dubai-based international airline today placed an order with Boeing for an additional 30 777-300ER aircraft, worth approximately US$9.1 billion (AED 33.4 billion) in list…

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THAI Announces Board Meeting Results

By Freesun News at 19 July, 2010, 11:04 am

On 16th July 2010, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held a Board of Directors’ Meeting chaired by Mr. Ampon Kittiampon, THAI Chairman, at THAI Head Office…

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Stars and VIPs attending Life Ball arrived in Vienna on special Austrian Airlines flight from New York

By Freesun News at 16 July, 2010, 4:07 pm

Around 170 VIPs landed at midday today in Vienna on a special flight from New York, Austrian OS 1088. On board the flight were stars including soul diva Patti LaBelle, acting couple Rebecca Romjin and Jerry O´Connell, star photographer…

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airBaltic Will Start Flights To Kittila In Winter Season

By Freesun News at 16 July, 2010, 2:41 pm

Riga. In the winter season, Latvian national airline airBaltic will start flights from Riga and Tampere to Kittila, Finland – one of the best cities for winter holidays…

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No Progress at EU Transport Ministers Meeting

By Freesun News at 16 July, 2010, 1:15 pm

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed frustration by the lack of progress on key aviation issues during yesterday’s meeting of EU Transport Ministers.

“In April, Europe’s over-reaction…

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