Ryanair announced a strong half-year profit of 2.18 billion euros on Monday. That is almost 60 percent more than the same period last year, when a profit of 1.37 billion was recorded. According to the Irish low-cost carrier, the good result is due to a strong Easter in the first quarter, a record number of passengers in the summer and higher fares that compensated for … [Read more...] about Ryanair reports strong half-year profit
More air passengers in third quarter, but still below 2019 level
In the third quarter of 2023, nearly 21 million passengers travelled to and from one of the five Dutch airports of national importance. This is more than 11 percent more than in the same quarter of 2022, when 19 million passengers were counted. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The number of passengers in the third quarter of this year is still lower than in the … [Read more...] about More air passengers in third quarter, but still below 2019 level
First flight Corendon is ‘memorable day for Curaçao’
The inaugural flight of Corendon Dutch Airlines from Schiphol to Hato Airport on Curaçao took off on Friday. At the gate at Schiphol, passengers were festively welcomed and welcomed by CEO Steven van der Heijden and founder Atilay Uslu. The Airbus A350 will later be welcomed at Curaçao airport with a water salute and live music, among other things. Atilay Uslu, the founder of … [Read more...] about First flight Corendon is ‘memorable day for Curaçao’
Air France-KLM to surrender 5,700 slots due to imposed shrinkage at Schiphol Airport
Because of Schiphol's shrinkage, Air France-KLM, which includes Transavia, must surrender 5,700 slots from the airport next summer. That was announced Thursday by the slot coordinator, responsible for distributing takeoff and landing rights. For 84 airlines operating at Schiphol, they are allowed to fly 3.1 percent less than they have rights to. A total of 9,100 fewer slots are … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM to surrender 5,700 slots due to imposed shrinkage at Schiphol Airport
Lufthansa Group expects top year after strong summer
Lufthansa Group had a record summer. Sales in the third quarter were 10.3 billion euros (9.5 billion last year), with an operating profit (EBIT) of 1.5 billion. Not only Lufthansa Group posted profits, but for the first time all affiliated individual airlines recorded black figures. CEO Carsten Spohr expects an operating profit of 2.6 billion for the full fiscal year 2023, he … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Group expects top year after strong summer