Finnair announced that it will temporarily suspend its four-times weekly Helsinki-Mumbai service from May until mid-October. The carrier said the decision was based on the ongoing unfavourable economic conditions affecting both passenger and cargo sales in India and Europe and noted the current over capacity situation onMumbai-Europe routes. “The over capacity has driven air fare levels radically down and cost level has not declined respectively,†said VP for Finnair’s … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Finnair suspends Mumbai route
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EUROPE & CIS: Cargo crime to jump as crisis deepens
The global economic downturn will lead to an increase in incidents of cargo crime in 2009, warns the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA). The latest statistics from the association’s Incident Information Service (IIS) for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region show 3,756 reported incidents of cargo crime during 2008 with a total loss value of more than €170.6 million. This figure will continue to grow with incident data still being collated for last year, … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Cargo crime to jump as crisis deepens
INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Etihad adds Larnaca to Euro network
Etihad Airways will add Larnaca in Cyprus to its European network from June joining the previously announced expansion in services to Istanbul andAthens, which will also start in June. James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: “The launch of flights to Larnaca illustrates Etihad’s ambitions to strengthen our European network and we anticipate strong demand for flights which will help open up new commercial and cultural ties between the UAE and … [Read more...] about INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Etihad adds Larnaca to Euro network
INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: SkyCargo grows cargo capacity by 17%
Fueled by existing orders for new aircraft, Dubai’s Emirates SkyCargo will grow the number of flights across its network by 14 per cent this year andincrease cargo capacity by 17 per cent. Weekly cargo capacity will increase by approximately four per cent to Australia, 10 per cent to Europe, 17 per cent to the Middle East, 15 per cent to Africa. The additional capacity will see more than 700 tonnes of cargo capacity added to the Emirates SkyCargo fleet. Capacity to the US will … [Read more...] about INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: SkyCargo grows cargo capacity by 17%
INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Etihad and Qantas agree on new codeshare
Etihad Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with Qantas, which will see the Abu Dhabi-based carrier place its ‘EY’ code on selected Qantas domestic services which operate beyond Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – the three gateway airports currently served by Etihad. In addition, Etihad will place its code on daily Qantas flights from Melbourne to Auckland in New Zealand. The initial codeshare agreement comes into effect on 29 March and is likely to be … [Read more...] about INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Etihad and Qantas agree on new codeshare
INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Etihad Crystal Cargo boosts African coverage
Etihad Crystal Cargo has said it will now operate its A300-600 freighter aircraft between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi twice a week following a new interline deal with Astral Aviation, giving the Abu Dhabi-based carrier access to seven destinations across Africa, including: Entebbe, Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam,Mwanza, Juba, Kigali and Bujumbura. “This interline agreement is a very important addition to our airline’s cargo division and will help to continue the rapid growth of our … [Read more...] about INDIA & MIDDLE EAST: Etihad Crystal Cargo boosts African coverage
