The European Commission is investigating whether the transatlantic joint venture between Air France-KLM, Alitalia and Delta – all members of the SkyTeam alliance – breaches EU antitrust rules and is detrimental to passengers in terms of fares.
James Halstead looks at the recent consolidation activity taking place within the big European airline groupings.
With medical costs spiralling ever higher in Europe and the US, a growing number of people are opting for treatments abroad. Chris Beanland investigates.
Allegiant Air will purchase up to 13 MD80 aircraft and 12 JT8D-219 engines from Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) between 2012 and 2013 in a deal worth $20 million.
Iran's Mahan Air has strenuously denied accusations that it ferried members of Hezbollah and the Iranain special Quds Force across the Middle East on a mission to assassinate the Saudi envoy to the US, leading to sanctions on the carrier.
Latin city status and airline consolidation result in muy bueno service increase at MIA, writes Nicole Nelson.
Chinese carriers have been busy over the last few months, launching new freighter services to three different North American airports in a bid to meet rising demand for cargo shipments.
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