No end to AUA argument

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Austrian Airlines (AUA) keep up the fight against the executive board’s plans to cut their incomes. AUA CEO Jaan Albrecht wants to introduce a new contract for the 600 pilots of the struggling carrier. The salary reform would mean a 25 per cent reduction of pilots’ wages. The new contracts would resemble the ones Tyrolean […]

Emirates request rejected

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The Austrian infrastructure ministry has dismissed Emirates’ appeal for increased landing rights. The booming airline – which was founded in 1985 – wanted to offer two daily flights between Vienna International Airport (VIA or VIE) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from Sunday (25 March). Now federal Social Democratic (SPÖ) Traffic Minister Doris Bures rejected the […]

Emirates boss ‘shocked’ by Lufthansa-linked expansion obstacles

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Emirates President Tim Clark has lashed out at Lufthansa as his own airline increases the number of flights between Vienna and Dubai.The Austrian government coalition of Social Democrats (SPÖ) and the People’s Party (ÖVP) granted Emirates another daily flight from Vienna International Airport (VIA or VIE) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) some days ago. The […]

FlyNiki aims partnership with Emirates

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Austrian low-cost carrier FlyNiki is considering a cooperation with Emirates, it has emerged.Asked to comment on reports in the Austrian media that his airline wants to team up with the Dubai-based aviation giant, FlyNiki CEO Niki Lauda said today (Thurs): “I’m open towards all sides and options – including Emirates.”Business newspapers have it that the […]