Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Some ex-customers of the now defunct Air Berlin who received money back through credit card chargebacks might receive a nasty surprise these days as the insolvency administrator is now asking for the money back. What might sound like a bad joke is actually founded in Germany’s insolvency law which considers clawing back your funds through […]
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LEVEL to launch short-haul operations at Vienna next month
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Starting an airline is a long, complicated process. It takes months or even years to pull off. Or maybe you just whip something together in a few weeks and join the LCC fray in Europe. Welcome LEVEL short-haul to the party.
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DLD 178: The Dots & Lines Memorial Episode
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Naming a stadium costs big bucks. And when the name is poorly phrased that can be all sorts of awkward as United is discovering. Niki gets another new owner, Bombardier won and Qatar faces up to some challenges.
DLD 164: A Stupid LCC Play
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
There’s something particularly strange about building an itinerary just to fly 4 different LCCs in 2 days in Japan. That’s what we have Seth for. Plus, a 767 renaissance, LGA shuffles, SFO air art and more.
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@AirBerlin says goodbye on Twitter
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Today is the day Air Berlin comes to an end. After 39 years of operation the carrier’s final flight departs this evening. Check out the celebration of its history on Twitter, mostly run by the company but with others contributing as well.
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DLD 164: A Stupid LCC Play
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
There’s something particularly strange about building an itinerary just to fly 4 different LCCs in 2 days in Japan. That’s what we have Seth for. Plus, a 767 renaissance, LGA shuffles, SFO air art and more.
Why is Air Berlin Blaming Etihad for its Failure?
Written by Matthew @ Live and Let's Fly
Air Berlin is seeking damages from Etihad for “letting” it become insolvent. No folks, this is actually not some sick joke. This is true. Air Berlin is demanding at least 10 million euros, blaming Etihad for “letting” it become insolvent. The carrier is just two days away from closing shop and has already abandoned its longhaul routes. […]
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Read MoreAir Berlin Insolvency Administrator Seeks Multi Million Euro Damages From Etihad For Causing Bankruptcy
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Air Berlin’s insolvency administration came forward this week with a bizarre claim that they consider Etihad being responsible for the German carriers sudden insolvency and now seek for a multi million Euro settlement. Air Berlin will shut their doors this coming week and in search for extra money they are now going after Etihad Airways […]
Iceland’s airport just impounded an Air Berlin plane
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
When you don’t pay your airport landing fees bad things happen. Air Berlin now has a plane stuck on the ground – and many displaced passengers – in Iceland thanks to old debts.
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Air Berlin Topbonus Returns With Redemption Option For Etihad Flights In Economy Class (Limited Time Option)
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Shattered (ex) frequent flyer program Air Berlin Topbonus has come through with a new redemption option making it possible again to book award flights, however only on Etihad Airways in Economy. The option is currently limited for booking until 17th November 2017 with travel periods until 28th March 2018 so it’s recommended to act fast […]
Air Berlin’s end with oneworld
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Among the many steps in the Air Berlin bankruptcy process is its termination as a member of the oneworld alliance. That move is now formally set thanks to an announcement by the alliance this afternoon.
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Lufthansa Picks Up Part of airberlin’s Carcass While easyJet Still Circles
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
The end is nigh for airberlin. After years of being kept alive on life support thanks to Etihad’s free-flowing money, … Read More
Lufthansa Will Take Over 80% of Air Berlin, Launch New Longhaul Routes
Written by Matthew @ Live and Let's Fly
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr announced his company will take over the majority of Air Berlin’s assets, including 81 aircraft. Speaking to reporters, Sphor said Lufthansa would invest at least €1.5BN and offers jobs to at least 3,000 (and possibly more than 6,500) Air Berlin staff. Air Berlin will cease longhaul operations in 48 hours (on October […]
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Read MoreLufthansa & Air Berlin Sign Agreement To Take Over 81 Aircraft And 3000 Staff, Operations End October 28th
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
An important day in the row about insolvent carrier Air Berlin’s assets as them and Lufthansa signed a contract today which will see the lion share of the company taken over by the German flag carrier. Lufthansa will take over 81 aircraft and 3000 staff (roughly a third) from the defunct carrier just 2 weeks […]
The end is nigh: Air Berlin to halt flights this month
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The gig is up for Air Berlin as flights are slated to end later this month. And, while negotiations for the sale of assets are ongoing, it seems that things are a bit more complicated there than previously expected.
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DLD 161: A Grand Delusion
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Maybe everyone isn’t crazy and they just have really bad ideas, right? A couple bankruptcies and a couple investments, plus a pair of new routes that just might work. C’mon in.
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DLD 161: A Grand Delusion
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Maybe everyone isn’t crazy and they just have really bad ideas, right? A couple bankruptcies and a couple investments, plus a pair of new routes that just might work. C’mon in.
Domestic 747 and Berlin long-haul from Lufthansa
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Lufthansa is stepping up to cover for Air Berlin’s demise, adding new long-haul routes and a Jumbo capacity boost on one domestic route.
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Confirmed: Air Berlin Ends All Long Haul Operations By 15th October 2017 (Some Much Earlier)
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
According to the Air Berlin website the carrier has now confirmed that it will cease operation of all long haul flights effective 15th of October 2017, however many destination shut down much earlier than that. The airline is compelled to close down their long haul operations as the leasing companies are asking for their A330 […]
Air Berlin long-haul shutting down completely
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The future of Air Berlin inches closer to dissolution, with Lufthansa and EasyJet expected to pick up the pieces. And the long-haul operations now have a firm shutdown date as the company will no longer have planes available to fly the routes.
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