Kurt Hofmann has been writing on the airline industry for 25 years. He appears frequently on Austrian, Swiss and German television and broadcasting channels to discuss issues affecting commercial aviation.
International Airlines Group’s (IAG) Vienna-based LCC Level launched its Amsterdam Schiphol Airport base Apr. 7, operating services to London Luton, Rome Fiumicino and Vienna. All routes will be operated by Austria-registered Airbus A320/A321s.
European operators are replacing grounded Boeing 737 MAXs with other aircraft in their fleets, as well as looking to lease additional capacity following a ban on operating the type in the region.
Indian Ocean-based Air Mauritius reported a loss €25.4 million ($28.8 million) for the nine months ended Dec. 31, down from a €10 million profit year-over-year (YOY).
