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On a harrowing overnight flight from Hong Kong to London, a British Airways passenger, Paula Dixon, suffered a life-threatening medical emergency. After being diagnosed with a collapsed lung and broken ribs, doctors Angus Wallace and Tom Wong, who happened to be on board, sprang into action, using a coat hanger,
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Marks & Spencer is anticipated to increase its profits to £950 million, up from £851.5 million, according to analysts. British Airways is expected to see a near-60% rise in profits, reaching £490 million, and potentially even higher profits in the current year, with predictions of £550 million. Meanwhile, Cable
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The world's most modern aircraft, Boeing's 777-200, has made its debut as the last all-new commercial jet to be launched this century. The largest twin-engine jet liner ever built, worth approximately $A180 million, will enter service with United Airlines next month. The Boeing 777 is a
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Seattle, Washington - The Boeing 777 passenger jet, the largest and most powerful twin-engine aircraft in commercial aviation, has been delivered to United Airlines. The aircraft is powered by the Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PW4084 engine, which is the latest in the long line of P&W
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Qantas and British Airways yesterday won approval to pool resources on the $1 billion Australia-Europe route, a move that is expected to give passengers more discounted fares and better flight schedules. The agreement, which was announced by the Trade Practices Commission, will allow the two carriers to coordinate pricing, scheduling,
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Market commentators have expressed concern that the proposed float of the remaining 50.4% stake in the Commonwealth Bank could depress bank shares significantly. The sale, along with the float of Qantas and the increase in the corporate tax rate, is expected to have a negative influence on the sharemarket.
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Shuttle by United, the low-cost, high-frequency flight service of United Airlines, has unveiled a new livery to reinforce its investment and commitment to the short-haul air travel market. The new paint job, which will adorn 12 Boeing 737 aircraft, is a distinct departure from the traditional United Airlines livery. "
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Delta Air Lines inaugurated daily nonstop service between Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, New York, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, its second-largest hub. The new service is a significant development, offering customers convenient connections to various Delta destinations from Cincinnati. This expansion underscores Delta's commitment to
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America West Airlines has announced a new partnership with Air New Zealand, joining the existing list of travel partners that includes Aeromexico, Air France, and others. This new partnership will allow FlightFund members to earn and redeem miles on Air New Zealand's extensive Coral Route service to the
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As of May 1, Delta Air Lines will introduce a new nonstop destination from Tucson to Cincinnati, further expanding its service offerings to the region. This move comes as the airline begins flights to its second-largest hub, where it and COMAIR, the Delta Connection carrier, will offer a total of
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Continental Airlines, in cooperation with EDS and AT&T Global Information Solutions, has introduced E-Ticket electronic ticketing, a revolutionary system that simplifies airport check-in procedures and enables passengers to skip lines. This cutting-edge technology features automated E-Ticket Machines at ticket counters and departure gates, which eliminate the need for
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ValuJet Airlines, Inc. has released its unaudited net income for the first quarter 1995, reporting a significant increase in operating revenues and a substantial rise in passenger traffic. The low-cost carrier's improved financial performance is attributed to its expanding route system, which now includes 23 cities in 14
