Airlines International - August 2012

Airlines International is IATA's flagship magazine. In addition to the print version, the publication is now available online.

In this issue:

• A team effort
  Comment by IATA's Director General and CEO
  
  
• CEO interview: Qantas
  Alan Joyce says operating a major airline and a low-cost carrier makes life difficult for the competition
  
  
• Special report: frequent flyer programs
  Frequent flyer programs can earn big money for airlines but has the focus on short-term revenue gains jeopardized long-term loyalty?
  
  
• Airport slots
  European governments continue to stutter in their airport expansion plans. And tinkering with airport slot rules could worsen congestion problems
  
  
• CEO interview: Air Malta
  Peter Davies, CEO, Air Malta, says the industry must be more effective in getting its voice heard.
  
  
• Cargo's carbon emissions
  The air freight sector has an enormous role to play if aviation is to meet its environmental targets
  
  
• Finance: backbone of the industry
  Cash flow must remain positive in tough times, which makes efficient settlement systems crucial to industry wellbeing
  
  
• Social media: brave new world
  Social media is a two-way street—especially in times of emergency
  
  
• Soapbox: aircraft finance
  Funding for new commercial aircraft has been hit by the Eurozone crash but there is some good news