Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:34 Etihad takes minority stake in Aer Lingus

Middle East carrier Etihad Airways has confirmed the acquisition of a minority stake in Aer Lingus.

Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:31 Cimber Sterling files for bankruptcy

Scandinavian airline Cimber Sterling filed for bankruptcy and suspended its operations.

Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:26 BA announces flights to Seoul following BMI takeover

British Airways will start flying to Seoul in December in the first addition to its long-haul schedule following parent company IAG’s purchase of BMI.

Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:25 More misery at Heathrow as strike threatened

he misery at border control at Heathrow looks set to continue after unions representing immigration staff gave notice of their intention to strike today.

Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:23 Bmibaby to close in September

Bmibaby will be grounded in September and some routes will be scrapped from next month, owner IAG has announced.

Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:21 Taxes blamed as Lufthansa cuts 3,500 jobs

Up to 3,500 jobs are to go at Lufthansa as the German carrier seeks to cuts its administrative costs by a quarter.

Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:19 Air France-KLM losses deepen

Air France-KLM saw first-quarter operating losses deepen as increased passenger traffic failed to compensate for weak international trade and record fuel costs.