Australia's tiny but lucrative market attracts start-ups. (Local air service business)
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Australia's profitable local air service is attracting foreign airlines. The following Air New Zealand, British Airways PLC, Singapore Airlines Ltd., Virgin Express Holdings PLC and Australia's domestic carrier Impulse Airlines have announced plans to begin services.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2000
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On-Time Data of Region's Airlines Puts Them in the Front of the Class
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Asian airlines have a much better "on time" rate than their American competitors.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2000
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Virgin Blue puts productivity first
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Australian discount airline Virgin Blue cuts costs in many ways. Pilots must work 70 hours a month before receiving overtime compensation. Passengers pay for food and beverages on flights, and the carrier does not offer a frequent-flier program. However, Virgin Blue is a productive, puncutal airline.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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