Archive 2009
Issue December 2009
Editorial
Foreword by Wolfgang Mayrhuber
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Analyses
Consumer protection
Unmatched standards in air transport
In contrast to rail, air passengers have for many years been enjoying excellent consumer rights. Already in the early nineties, the EU Commission launched an initiative to protect the rights of air passengers. Here, a look at the underlying legislation. more ...Oil prices
Contain wild speculation – strengthen the real economy
Oil prices have more than doubled since the beginning of 2009. The reason for this is, in particular, the speculative rage on the financial markets. more ...
Environment
EU Emissions trading
Europe headed down a dead end
Starting in 2012, airlines landing in the EU will have to submit allowances for their carbon emissions. It is already clear now that the provision systematically places European airlines at a disadvantage. more ...Environmental impact assessment
Air transport – driver of progress
The environmental compatibility of various modes of transport can only be assessed in the overall context of the energy inputs. A study out of the University of California, Berkeley comes to illuminating conclusions. The total environmental impact assessment of rail is virtually identical to that of air transport. more ...
News
Sustainability index: Lufthansa receives highest marks ++ Telemedicine: Lufthansa Technik leading the way ++ Training: You can rely on Lufthansa more ...
Issue July 2009
Lead
Memo to Ryanair:
Munich is not located in Allgäu
What methods does Ryanair use to compete? First, the subsidy hunter relies on mini-airports, siphons off public subsidies at those locations, and pits its dominant market position against all opposition. more ...
Analyses
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UN Climate Change Conference:
Airlines fighting for global concept
IATA member airlines, which account for over 85 percent of global aviation, are vigorously fighting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But more must be done to bolster airlines in their efforts to implement this ambitious agenda. more ... -
Ground Handling:
Time for policy makers and airports to step up
Both policy makers and airport management have failed over the past years to adapt ground handling services to the changed market conditions in Germany The situation is entirely different for competitors in other European countries. more ... -
Sustainability:
Guiding Principles are more important than ever
Lufthansa is bringing economic activity in line with ecological and social aims. This maxim offers the right responses, especially in the current economic crisis. more ...
News
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++ IATA doubles loss forecast for 2009 ++ Continuing flexible slot allocation ++ Christoph Franz joins the Executive Board ++ 50 years of Lufthansa in the Far East ++ more ...
Aviation Industry explained
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Airline Alliances:
Response to outmoded regulations
Travellers benefit from airline alliances. Reasons and benefits are shown in the overview. more ...
Issue April 2009
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Lead
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Lufthansa:
Consolidation and growth for Europe
Lufthansa is breathing life into the idea of the single European market. This entrepreneurial endeavour must be supported by the proper political regulatory environment. more ...
Analyses
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Takeoff and landing rights:
Economic crisis demands flexibility
The European Commission is taking the right course with its slot allocation regulation. In light of the current situation, airlines should be able to retain their unused takeoff and landing slots the European Parliament and Council of Ministers are called upon to adopt the regulation without delay.more ...
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Emissions trading:
Seizing opportunity for global approach
For years, the EU has been missing out on an opportunity to include the aviation industry in a global emissions trading system and has instead focused on a solution limited to the EU. But in December 2009, policy makers will finally have to commit: At the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen, participating countries will have to find a global solution.
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Hahn Airport:
Dangerous dependency
Ryanair has a passenger share of virtually 100 percent at the Hahn German regional airport and is fully exploiting its power over the airport. Dependency on one individual airline is fostering economic excesses and questionable business practices at the Hahn Airport.
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Africa:
Air transport offers hope
With over 100 weekly flights to destinations in more than a dozen countries, Lufthansa is integrating the African continent into global mobility streams. Policy makers must step up and offer still more stable regulatory conditions to air carriers thus creating prospects for economic growth and prosperity.
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News
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++ 2008 Business result ++ Air Dolomiti: New aircraft for flights to Germany ++ Energy efficiency: Lufthansa buildings setting standards ++
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