n boulter gains SAA management promotion
South African Airways has promoted Willy Boulter to the position of London-based general manager Europe. He replaces John Smith, who has left the airline and returned to Johannesburg.
n air canada stops glasgow direct sales
Air Canada will stop selling tickets direct to customers from its Glasgow office. Passengers coming into Gresham Chambers, West Nile Street, will instead be asked to contact local agents. Enquiries for Scotland and northern England will continue to be handled in the office.
n american ties up qualiflyer agreement
American Airlines and Qualiflyer partners Swissair, Sabena, Crossair and Turkish Airlines are toco-operate on frequent-flyer programmes. The deal follows Swissair and Sabena signing codeshare deals with American. Joint flights will start next year.
n airlines get go-ahead for joint deals
KLM, Northwest Airlines and Alitalia have been cleared by the US government to co-operate on fares and schedules. The decision precedes the carriers’ intention for UK join operations next year.
n london city returns with milan service
London City Airport has relaunched services to Milan after the withdrawal of Alitalia from the route in October. New Italian regional independent carrier Gandalf Airlines will fly to Milan’s Orio International Airport twice daily during the week.It will use 32-seater Dornier 328 aircraft.