Train wins over plane

After 2 months since the introduction of faster train between Milan and Rome, number of passengers by: * airplane = -2000 per day (-30%) * train = + 2300 per day (+32% of which +64% on first class). Italy is following pattern of other key European routes: between London and Paris 70% of passengers chooses... Read more

Ryanair boarded more passengers than Lufthansa

For the first time ever in European aviation history, a low-fares carrier - Ryanair - ranks N° 1 for total number of boarded passengers! With 57.7 millions of passengers Ryanair overtakes Lufthansa that recorded 54.7 millions passengers during 2008. Alitalia had the worst performance with - 26% of passengers... Read more

Beware of wifi costs

Expedia has researched costs of wifi connections considering an international hotel chain, a 2 stars and a 5 stars hotel, a retail chain and 10 airports around the world. Conclusion is that wifi is more expensive in Europe with Venice topping the rank with average cost of 7.4€ x hour, compared to an... Read more

Airlines awards for 2009

Air Transport World, US monthly magazine covering the airline industry, has announced the 2009 winners, and….no, Singapore Airlines is not there! Airline of the year: Asiana Airlines. “Asiana, based in Seoul, South Korea, was recognized for its superb commitment to passenger safety and operational... Read more