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Saturday, 28 January 2012

Financial Times

• United costs wipe out higher fare gainsBiggest US carrier reports a fourth quarter loss, although revenues were resilient due to full aircraft and increased ticket prices
• Brussels launches probe into airline allianceThe European Commission™s scrutiny of carriers™ partnerships shifts to Air France-KLM, Alitalia, Delta tie-up

Other Regional Press

• London Luton Airport Ltd answer The Comet™s questions on airport expansionPUBLIC exhibitions will be held at four Comet country venues, where people can drop in to see proposals for the expansion of Luton Airport.

Other News Sources

• DOT Fines Finnair for Violating Price Advertising RulesThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty of $35,000 against Finnair for violating federal aviation laws and the Department's rules prohibiting deceptive price...
• Skyguide reports tangible traffic growth and top punctuality in 2011Skyguide, Switzerland's air navigation services provider, saw a 3.1% increase in the volume of flights it handled last year: 1.19 million, compared to 1.16 million in the prior-year period....
• Iberia will help ease the situation created by the ceasing of operations of SpanairIberia is working closely with the Catalonian and national authorities to take measures to ease the situation created by the ceasing of operations by the Spanair airline and to provide relieve...
• Profit warning Spanair applies for bankruptcySAS writes down SEK 1.7 billion - liquidity effect limited to MSEK 200-300 The SAS Group has continuously informed that following the divestment of most of its ownership in Spanair early...