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March Global Airline Capacity Exceeds 2008 Levels Reports OAG Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:45AMGlobal airline capacity for March 2010 shows positive growth, when compared to the same month in both 2009 and 2008, reports OAG , the global leader in aviation intelligence, in its monthly report on trends in the supply of airline seats and flights.
Novel Idea for Japan: Airport for Budget Travel Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:11AMIbaraki Airport, which opens Thursday about 85 kilometers, or 52.7 miles north of Tokyo, aims to be a completely new type of Japanese hub.
Flashback - March 11, 1999-2003 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:09AMWhile economic indicators in the Northern Marianas are on the downside, the half-a-billion-dollar banking industry showed a sign of hope amid a crisis, posting a modest growth of 2.5 percent to $535.97 million in 1998 from year-ago figures.
Air Cargo World Announces 2010 Air Cargo Excellence Survey Winners Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:00AMAir Cargo World, the global news authority on air logistics and freight transport, has unveiled the findings of its sixth annual Air Cargo Excellence Survey, which measures carriers and airports on specific criteria and ranks them to identify above or below average performance.
Corporate report Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:24AMBurger King -- Winter storms hurt the Miami-based company's results in January and February. In the U.S. and Canada, Burger King's sales in locations open at least a year fell 8.2 percent over the two-month period. Over 75 percent of Burger King stores are in the Central and Eastern U.S., which were hardest hit by storms. On a worldwide...
Delta seeks other air alliances Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:04AMDelta Air Lines Inc., still smarting from its failed bid to lure Japan Airlines into a partnership, is talking to other carriers about expanding its global alliances, a senior executive said Tuesday without giving specifics.
J.P. Morgan Notebook: Airlines Share Plans For Capacity, Alliances, Revenue Growth Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:28PMMARCH 09, 2010 -- Major domestic airlines today praised the industry's restraint from adding new supply into the domestic market as executives committed to flat capacity this year during presentations at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Defense Conference in New York City.
Asian Stocks Fluctuate After Australia Report; Shippers Decline Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:11PMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fluctuated as Australian consumer confidence rose, while shipping lines declined after a measure of cargo transport rates fell for the first time in almost two weeks.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-10 00:49 Philippines-Market factors to watch - March 9 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:56PMMANILA, March 9 (Reuters) - Here are news stories and press reports which may influence local financial markets on Tuesday.
Wall Street Ekes Out Modest Gains Amid Another Light Trading Day Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:56PM(RTTNews) - Stocks gave up the majority of their earlier gains and closed only modestly higher on Tuesday, as a lack of first-tier economic data and light trading volume limited movement in the equi...
Travel › Delta talking to other carriers about alliances Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:02PMDelta Air Lines Inc, still smarting from its failed bid to lure Japan Airlines into a partnership, is talking to other carriers about expanding its…
Stocks Close Modestly Higher Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:55PMStocks rise modestly Tuesday, but the S&P 500 index is now up roughly 68% a year to the day after the markets hit their financial-crisis lows and began to rebound. Gregg Greenberg has The Real Story
ETIHAD JOINS HANDS WITH TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND BRINGING IN MORE MIDDLE-EASTERN TOURISTS TO THAILAND Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:01AMEtihad Holidays, a division of Etihad Airways, has announced a new cooperative agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote holiday packages to Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Koh Sa
Phuket kayakers' dream paddle on hold Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:46PMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
RIVERS: IRL packs for season opener in Brazil Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:12PMImagine what it would be like to pack your entire garage, cars included, onto a jetliner for a trip to South America. Now imagine packing 35 IndyCars, three emergency vehicles and all of the gear to run a race in San Paulo, Brazil. You’re probably going to need a bigger jet, maybe two.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-07 19:49 PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - March 8 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:11PMCompiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (www.afr.com) Petroleum company Royal Dutch Shell has made a takeover offer for Australian energy company Arrow Energy that is worth over A$3.3 billion. Arrow is rumoured to have cancelled a shareholder road show in ...
Why lose face over public works Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:16AMPHUKET: Thailand has a long history of public works projects that are fully completed and ready to serve the people, but then stand idle while the various forces involved squabble over division of the...
Entertainment › Watanabe wins best actor at Japan Academy Prize ceremony Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:22PM"Shizumanu Taiyo" (The sun that never sets) took home the gold at the Japan Academy Prize on Friday, winning the award for Best Film, while…
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-04 16:09 REFILE-UPDATE 5-Security raised in Malacca Strait after terror w Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:44AMBy Neil Chatterjee
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-04 16:05 UPDATE 5-Security raised in Malacca Strait after terror warning Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:29AMBy Neil Chatterjee
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-04 15:55 UPDATE 5-Security raised in Malacca Strait after terror warning Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:13AMBy Neil Chatterjee
UPDATE 5-Security raised in Malacca Strait after terror w Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:54AM(Repeats to add apostrophe in Lloyd's in advisory line)
Thursday March 04 2010 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:16AMSINGAPORE, March 4 — The Singapore Navy believes a terrorist group is planning attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Malacca, a key shipping lane for world trade, a Singapore shipping body warned today.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-04 10:30 UPDATE 2-Security raised in Malacca Strait after terror warning Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:56AMBy Neil Chatterjee
Straits terror attack alert Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:34AMSINGAPORE, Malaysia and Indonesia said on Thursday they are stepping up security in the Strait of Malacca, a key shipping lane for world trade, following warnings of possible attacks on oil tankers in the area. The Singapore Navy has received indications a terror group is planning attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Malacca, the Singapore Shipping Association said in an advisory.
Security raised in Malacca Strait after terror warning Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:15AM* Terrorist threat against tankers, shipping group says
Increase in cost of air travel despite economic crisis: survey Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:06AMNew Delhi, Mar 4 : Contrary to predictions that the global financial crisis would lead to reduction in air travel costs, latest trends indicate an increase in overall air fares in the Asia Pacific.
Security raised in Malacca Strait after terror warning Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:57AMSINGAPORE, March 4 — Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia said today they are stepping up security in the Strait of Malacca, a key shipping lane for world trade, following warnings of possible attacks on oil tankers in the area. The Singapore Navy has received indications a terror group is planning attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Malacca, the Singapore Shipping Association said in an ...
Blogs still superstars for enterprise Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:27AMCorporate blogs still form key part of social media strategy, with social networking in support role, despite decline in blogging among younger Internet users, say companies.
Aviation sector to grow by 15% Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:22AMVietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's aviation industry this year will grow by roughly 15 per cent over the last year, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of Viet Nam (CAAV).
Exploring Asia’s latest travel hotspots Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:05AM2010 ushers more travel opportunities for people to check out new tourist hotspots that are fast becoming international favorites. For those looking to explore more of our neighboring Asian countries, here are some destinations that should be included in the must-see shortlist.
CNN Student News Transcript: March 3, 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:27PMMarch 3, 2010
Batista’s OSX May Raise $5.5 Billion in Initial Sale (Update1) Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:17PMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- OSX Brasil SA may raise 9.92 billion reais ($5.5 billion) in its initial public offering, the most in emerging markets this year, as billionaire Eike Batista aims to repeat past IPO successes and beat a global slump.
New registration requirements for international visitors to the U.S. go into effect Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:51PMWith spring right around the corner, an important deadline looms for international travelers.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-02 19:55 PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - March 3 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:12PMCompiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (www.afr.com) --Airline Virgin Blue yesterday confirmed that John Borghetti will take over the role of chief executive when founding chief executive Brett Godfrey retires in May. Mr Borghetti is a former senior executive ...
Frequent fliers lose a friend as Freddie Awards fold Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:00PMAround this time of year, I always look forward to learning which programs have been highest rated by frequent travelers in the annual Freddie Awards competition. Sadly, it appears there will be no Freddie Awards this year, or perhaps ever again.
Santiago airport closes Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:56PMSANTIAGO - THE powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday damaged the passenger terminal at Santiago's main airport and forced the site to close, officials said here. Runways at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport however were not damaged, said Chile's office of Civil Aeronautics.
Sunday February 28 2010 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:25PMNEW YORK, Feb 27 — The days of airline alliances offering little more than code-sharing agreements are gone. Instead, alliances may well be the new mergers.
Japan Airlines loses $2 billion in April-December Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:08PMJapan Airlines said Friday it lost a record $2 billion in the nine months through December, but that its results in the most recent quarter were better than expected as the flagship carrier undergoes government-led restructuring.
Chile Quake 500 Times Stronger than Haiti's Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:00PMBut Fewer Fatalities Expected Than Haiti
Tsunami Threatens Entire Pacific Coast after Chile Quake Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:06AMTsunami waves triggered by the powerful 8,8 earth quake in Chile are threatening Hawaii with devastation, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center informs Saturday.
Tsunami Threatens Entire Pacific Coast after Chile Quake Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:05AMA local man surveys the debris in the entrance of Santiago de Chile University in Santiago after an earthquake of 8,8 on the Ritcher scale hit the country.
Transit bolstered by Olympics Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:16AMThe streets of Vancouver and Whistler are packed with people from all over the world during these 2010 Olympic Winter Games -- Russia, Sweden, Japan, Germany, Canada -- most of them sporting the vivid colours of their countries.[...]
San Jose airport, city leaders ask valley execs to pay for Mineta's grand opening Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:45AMThe business leaders seemed open to the idea, but said they wanted better service and more routes at airport. Slide show: SJC through the years
Etihad hosts Japanese cultural week in Dubai Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:43AMDUBAI - Etihad Airways has been treating residents of the UAE to some unique Japanese festivities as the airline prepares to launch flights to Tokyo, its second new route to the country.
Tsunami warning spreads across Pacific Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:04AMNations across the Pacific are bracing for a destructive tsunami triggered by a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck near the coast of south-central Chile, killing at least 122 people.
Massive earthquake strikes Chile Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:17AMA massive 8.8 magnitude quake hits central Chile, north-east of the city of Concepcion, killing at least 47 people, local media say.
JAL has record quarterly loss Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:03PMJapan Airlines Corp. suffered a record 46.7 billion yen (US$524 million) consolidated after-tax loss during the October-December period, compared with 38.5 billion yen during the same period in the previous year, the airline said Friday.
JAL has record quarterly loss Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:51PMJapan Airlines Corp. suffered a record 46.7 billion yen (US$524 million) consolidated after-tax loss during the October-December period, compared with 38.5 billion yen during the same period in the pr .....
Saturday February 27 2010 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:55PMNEW YORK, Feb 27 — The days of airline alliances offering little more than code-sharing agreements are gone. Instead, alliances may well be the new mergers.