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November 10, 2009


Pressure grows for JAL restructuring; AA to fight DL tie-up

Japan Airlines is expected to report a heavy loss Friday for its fiscal first half ended Sept. 30, increasing pressure on the carrier and the Japanese government to develop a restructuring plan to help assure investors and customers that the troubled company won't collapse. [MORE]


Mexicana becomes oneworld's 11th member

Mexicana and its affiliates officially became oneworld's 11th member at midnight last night, adding 24 Mexican destinations, Edmonton and Oakland to the alliance's map. [MORE]





Aer Lingus launches savings program as fares, revenue continue to fall

Aer Lingus's third-quarter revenue fell 9.7% year-over-year on a 17.6% drop in average fare, it announced yesterday, adding that it has launched the "first phase" of a restructuring aimed at "reduc[ing] any costs within our control so that we can cope with continued falling fares, compete and maintain balance sheet strength." [MORE]


United cuts 50-seat Mesa CRJs

United Airlines ended its agreement with Mesa Air Group for operation of 26 50-seat CRJs on its behalf, with the aircraft to be phased out by April 30. [MORE]




Other News

SpiceJet narrows loss as loads soar
Long-haul Scandinavian LCC plans spring launch
CAE strikes four simulator deals
[MORE]



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