Star Alliance Tests RFID Bag Tag

by Staff reporter

Fri, Apr 03, 2009

The FINANCIAL -- Star Alliance has just completed testing the feasibility of using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for enhancing the baggage check-in process.

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No Progress at EU Transport Ministers Meeting

by Source: IATA

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

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.

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Union Delays Ballot to Consider British Airways Offer

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

A trade union representing 12,000 flight attendants at British Airways Plc called off a strike ballot scheduled for this week to consider a new offer on pay.

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Emirates Airlines to offer free hotel stopover in Dubai to celebrate launch of flights to Dakar, Senegal

Sun, Jun 27, 2010

Emirates Airlines is going to introduce non-stop flights to Dakar, Senegal, five times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday), effective September 1, 2010. The service will be operated by an A340-300 aircraft, offering a three-class configuration of 12 First Class, 42 Business and 213 Economy Class seats.

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Aviation Leaders Gather in Berlin

by Source: Boeing

Sun, Jun 06, 2010

Berlin - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Berlin will be world’s aviation capital as the city prepares to host 600 industry leaders for the 66th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit from 6-8 June 2010.

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Swaziland still dreams of national airline

Tue, Jun 01, 2010

Minister of Public Works and Transport Ntuthuko Dlamini has reiterated his desire for the country to have its own airline.

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Flydubai to double route network by 2011

Tue, Jun 01, 2010

Budget carrier plans to add holiday packages and travel insurance to services by year's end.

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