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China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines deny holding merger talks

AFP Asian Edition 13 days ago

<div><p>China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines said Thursday they were not in talks on a possible merger, responding to media reports that state asset regulators are considering combining the two.</p><p>Shanghai Airlines said it was not involved in any major deals related to ...

The Changing Face of First Class

consumeraffairs.com 13 days ago

&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Consumers cramped into the sardine-like conditions of airplane passenger cabins will get more bang for their buck if they fly first class.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;According to Forbes.com, the internet arm of the business magazine, airlines plan to treat first-class flyers like high rollers in Monte ...

Singapore Airlines Q1 profit down 15.4pct

AFP Global Edition 13 days ago

<div><p>Singapore Airlines said Monday its net profit in the first quarter fell 15.4 percent compared with the same period last year as higher fuel costs cut into rising revenues.</p><p>The airline reported a net profit of 359 million Singapore dollars (263 million US) ...

China Eastern to resume Singapore Airlines talks: state media

AFP Global Edition 13 days ago

<div><p>China Eastern Airlines will resume talks over a stuttering share sale with Singapore Airlines after the Olympics, state media reported Wednesday.</p><p>"We will discuss the issue after the Olympics, and all things will become clear then," said Luo Zhuping, board secretary of China ...

Emirates superjumbo takes to the skies

AFP Global Edition 13 days ago

<div><p>Dubai carrier Emirates said its new superjumbo, which boasts features such as showers and luxury suites, took to the skies on Friday, becoming only the second airline to fly the world's biggest plane.</p><p>The A380, which can seat 853 passengers, took off for ...

Singapore Airlines says Q2 net profit down 36.2 percent

AFP Asian Edition 15 days ago

<div><p>Singapore Airlines (SIA) said Thursday its fiscal second quarter net profit fell 36.2 percent from the previous year and the outlook remained weak as a global economic slump escalates.</p><p>The airline earned 324 million Singapore dollars (218 million US) in the three months ...

Singapore Airlines profit drops on fuel costs

AP News 15 days ago

<div id="subtitle">Singapore Airlines fiscal Q2 profit drops 36 percent on higher fuel costs</div><div><p>Singapore Airlines Ltd. said its July-September profit fell 36 percent as fuel costs boosted expenditures. The airline warned passenger demand may drop next year.</p><p>Singapore Airlines' net profit ...

Singapore Airlines suspends service to Vancouver

AFP Asian Edition 16 days ago

<div><p>Singapore Airlines (SIA) said Saturday it will indefinitely suspend its thrice weekly service to Vancouver which has been "badly affected" by the global economic crisis.</p><p>The last flight will be on April 25, the airline said in a statement. The Singapore-Vancouver service passes ...

Singapore Airlines to cut 17 percent of fleet

AFP Asian Edition 16 days ago

<div><p>Singapore Airlines said Monday it will cut 17 percent of its operating fleet and is exploring other cost-saving measures amid a global economic slump which has hit travel and cargo demand.</p><p>The airline, one of Asia's major carriers, said in a statement that ...

Singapore Airlines to cut 17% of fleet

AFP Global Edition 16 days ago

<div><p>Singapore Airlines said Monday it will cut 17 percent of its fleet and is exploring other cost-saving measures amid a global economic slump which has hit travel and cargo demand.</p><p>The airline, one of Asia's major carriers, said in a statement that it ...

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