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Points International Begins Roll Out of New Technology Platform

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:06:12 GMT

TORONTO, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Points International Ltd.
Source: RedOrbit

Flights to Europe up for auction

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:57:32 GMT

Bargain-hunters could get a steal on an international flight today, if they are lucky in an online auction from Lufthansa. Starting at 9 a.m. , the airline will auction off flights from the United States to Germany and other European destinations.
Source: AirGuideOnline

Brussels Airlines joins Star Alliance, offers key hub in hostile territory

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:32:19 GMT

Brussels Airlines yesterday became the 26th member of Star Alliance in ceremonies in the Belgian capital, 12 months after it was invited to join and following the conclusion of a strategic partnership with Lufthansa, which acquired 45% of parent SN Air...
Source: ATWOnline

Quoted in 'A Mileage Redemption Wish List for the Holidays and the New Year'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:07:34 GMT

said in View From The Wing:

Lufthansa doesn’t fly to Frankfurt.

Quoted in 'Chinese companies become bestseller in Deutsch Brse'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:50:13 GMT

said in People's Daily Online:

In the future, more Chinese companies will choose to be listed on the Deutsch Börse. Shares of top German enterprises will also be traded in China. It will be possible for Chinese investors to buy stocks of Mercedes-Benz, Bayer and Lufthansa, as well as ETFs that track indexes of the German stock market

Lufthansa – Cheap Business Class Fares to Europe

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:00:22 GMT

Lufthansa, the largest airline in Europe and the flag carrier of Germany is offering to Europe. So now you can buy Cheap Business Class Airfares and experience the luxury of Lufthansa business class travel to Europe for only $682 plus taxes and fees.
Source: FareBuzz

ANALYSIS - Airlines realise value of loyalty

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:04:18 GMT

In the past 18 months, consumers and business travellers have cut back on air travel to cope with the economic downturn.
Source: Brand Republic

Pinnacle Airlines releases November performance data

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:24:08 GMT

Pinnacle Airlines released capacity and operational results for its Pinnacle Airlines subsidiary for November 2009. Traffic decreased 4.8% in November 2008, while capacity deceased 7.2% compared to November 2008.
Source: AviTraders

Fury Over German Curb On Cheap Business Fares to the Country

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:24:49 GMT

Johannesburg — DUBAI's Emirates airline has accused the German government of anticompetitive behaviour, after it told the airline to raise its business class fares on certain routes, including those serviced by rivals Lufthansa and South African...
Source: AllAfrica.com

Dubai's crisis may hit Emirates Airlines

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:43:34 GMT

IfÂ Emirates Airlines is caught in the Dubai [ Images ] debt crisis, it may force the carrier to moderate its expansion, which could hurt aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus, as it has placed orders worth $55 billion with them.
Source: Rediff

Lufthansa 747 landing @ Kai Tak

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:52:13 GMT

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:44:41 GMT

Lufthansa CEO Wolfgang Mayrhuber, Austrian state holding company OeIAG CEO Peter Michaelis and Austrian Airlines (AUA) co-chief executives Peter Malanik and Andreas Bierwirth (L-R) sign contracts finalizing the takeover of AUA by Lufthansa in Vienna Sep...

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:44:09 GMT

Lufthansa CEO Wolfgang Mayrhuber passes on documents after signing contracts finalizing the takeover of AUA by Lufthansa in Vienna September 3, 2009. Lufthansa last week obtained a regulatory green light to merge with Austrian Airlines (AUA).