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1. Philippine Airlines cancels 59 flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) cancelled five international flights and 54 domestic flights Wednesday.
The cancellations were due to due to shortage of manpower after it implemented the outsourcing of 2,600 jobs in its three non-core units to service providers.
Sky Logistics, Sky Kitchen, and Manny Pangilinan-led SPi Global formally took over on October 1 the airline’s ground handling, catering, and call center reservations functions, respectively.
The five international flights cancelled are:
PR 318 MNL - HONG KONG
PR 319 HONG KONG - MNL
PR 501 MNL – SINGAPORE
PR 512 SINGAPORE – MNL
PR 313 HONG KONG - MNL
The 54 domestic flights cancelled are:
PR 819 MNL - DAVAO
PR 820 DAVAO - MNL
PR 131 MNL - BACOLOD
PR 132 BACOLOD - MNL
PR 123 MNL - ZAMBOANGA
PR 124 ZAMBOANGA - MNL
PR 139 MNL - ILOILO
PR 140 ILOILO - MNL
PR 189 MNL – ROXAS
PR 190 ROXAS - MNL
PR 191 MNL - TACLOBAN
PR 192 TACLOBAN - MNL
PR 281 MNL - CAGAYAN
PR 282 CAGAYAN - MNL
PR 277 MNL – LEGASPI
PR 278 LEGASPI- MNL
PR 291 MNL – DUMAGUETE
PR 292 DUMAGUETE - MNL
PR 195 MNL – PUERTO PRINCESA
PR 196 PUERTO PRINCESA - MNL
PR 141 MNL - ILOILO
PR 142 ILOILO - MNL
PR 133 MNL – BACOLOD
PR 134 BACOLOD – MNL
PR 175 MNL – TAGBILARAN
PR 176 TAGBILARAN - MNL
PR 163 MNL – OZAMIS
PR 164 OZAMIS - MNL
PR 477 MNL – BUTUAN
PR 478 BUTUAN - MNL
PR 187 MNL - COTABATO
PR 188 COTABATO – MNL
PR 185 MNL - CAGAYAN
PR 186 CAGAYAN - MNL
PR 143 MNL – ILO
PR 144 ILOILO - MNL
PR 157 MNL - BACOLOD
PR 158 BACOLOD - MNL
PR 857 MNL - CEBU
PR 858 CEBU – MNL
PR 283 MNL - CAGAYAN
PR 284 CAGAYAN - MNL
PR 393 MNL – TACLOBAN
PR 394 TACLOBAN - MNL
PR 197 MNL - PUERTO PRINCESA
PR 198 PUERTO PRINCESA - MNL
PR 325 MNL – KALIBO
PR 326 KALIBO – MNL
PR 125 MNL – ZAMBOANGA
PR 126 ZAMBOANGA - MNL
PR 863 MNL - CEBU
PR 864 CEBU - MNL
PR 821 MNL – DAVAO
PR 822 DAVAO - MNL
2. IATA: Global passenger traffic, cargo volume slump further in August
MANILA, Philippines — The airline industry has shifted gears downward, with passenger demand slowing down and freight shrinking at a faster pace in August due to the continued slump in business and consumer confidence, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
While international passenger demand increased 4.5% in August this year versus the same period in 2010, it was a significant fall from the 6.0% recorded in July.
On the other hand, the 3.8% contraction in freight markets recorded in August was more than double the pace of July’s 1.8% decline.
“There’s not much optimism for improved conditions any time soon,” confirmed Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO.
Comparisons of July to August more clearly indicate the slowdown. The total passenger market fell by 1.6% in August compared to July. International markets declined by 1.8%, while already weak domestic markets shrank by 1.0%. The total cargo market fell by 1.3%.
Passenger load factors were high at 81.4%, almost as high as in July.
While this is close to historically high levels reflecting the industry’s ability to efficiently allocate capacity, it too showed weakness—falling by 1.3% compared to July.
International passenger demand was up 6.2% in August compared to the previous year. However, when compared to July, demand contracted by 1.8%.
Asia-Pacific carriers reported 5.3% demand growth for August, slightly below a 5.6% capacity expansion. This is slightly better than the year-to-date growth of 4.4%, reflecting the recovery in Japanese international travel. Load factors of 78.9% were below the industry average of 81.2%.
Middle Eastern carriers recorded the second highest demand growth at 6.7%, behind capacity expansion of 7.6%, leaving load factors down at 76.2%.
North American carriers reported the weakest performance with growth of just 2.9%, which was partly a result of equally slow growth in capacity.
This is a sharp downturn from stronger growth earlier in the year, as reflected in the 5.6% year-to-date demand expansion. The region’s carriers posted the highest load factor at 86.1%.
European airlines achieved the strongest growth in international passenger traffic in August with a 7.9% increase, just slightly below a capacity expansion of 8.2%. Although domestic economies and leisure travel are weak, strong exports have led to increased business travel on international markets. Load factors of 83.9% were at historically high levels.
3. Senate Democrats rewrite Obama's jobs bill taxes
Senate Democrats are scrambling to rewrite portions of President Barack Obama's jobs bill as they seek elusive party unity around the measure even as Obama tries to pin the blame squarely on Republicans for Congress' failure to act.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell moved to call the president's bluff Tuesday by pushing for a quick Senate vote on the bill, but Democratic leader Harry Reid derailed the effort as all sides maneuvered for position in a potentially defining battle in the 2012 presidential campaign.
In the Senate, Democrats made plans to jettison provisions that Obama recommended to pay for the $447 billion jobs bill, substituting them with a tax increase on millionaires, officials said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door developments.
Reid, D-Nev., outlined plans for a 5 percent surcharge in a meeting with the rank and file Tuesday, according to participants in the session, as Obama traveled to Texas to deliver his most caustic challenge yet to House Republicans who have not allowed a vote on the legislation unveiled nearly a month ago.
"What's the problem? Do they not have the time? They just had a week off. Is it inconvenient?" he said in Mesquite, Texas, singling out House Majority Leader Eric Cantor for special criticism.
Cantor has said the White House's "all or nothing approach is unreasonable."
But after three weeks of presidential demands for Congress to pass his jobs bill without delay, White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer said Obama was open to Reid's changes.
"We offered a balanced way to pay for the American Jobs Act, but if Congress has a better idea that ensures that everyone pays their fair share, we're open to it," Pfeiffer said.
McConnell said he was ready for an immediate vote on the bill, even though he opposes it. Reading aloud on the Senate floor from a copy of Obama's speech, he said, "I do think the president makes an important point that he is entitled to a vote."
The request was blocked by Reid, who called it a "political stunt" and said he would make sure the bill comes to the floor this month. Aboard Air Force One, White House press secretary Jay Carney accused Republicans of gamesmanship.
The parliamentary dance aside, the day's events underscored that, as submitted by the White House, Obama's bill would not only fail in the Republican-controlled House, but faced enough opposition from Democrats to endanger its prospects in the Senate, as well.
"There's the good, the bad and the ugly. The ugly was $447 billion," Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said of the bill's price tag.
Democrats said Reid's proposed millionaires' surtax was designed to quell much if not all of the opposition from his own rank and file.
To pay for his package of tax breaks, unemployment benefits and new spending on public works projects, Obama has proposed higher taxes on family incomes over $250,000 and on the oil and gas industry.
The first request troubles Democratic senators from states like New York, New Jersey and California, where large numbers of families could be hit by the increase. The second has drawn opposition most prominently from Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu, whose state is home to numerous oil and gas operations.
The president also proposed higher taxes on hedge fund managers and corporate jet owners, but those increases, too, would disappear under the changes Reid is expected to unveil as early as Wednesday.
In political terms, Democrats appear to be hoping that Republicans will oppose both the higher taxes on million-dollar earners and the president's call for new spending aimed at reducing joblessness, thus leaving themselves open to a charge of protecting the wealthy at the expense of the unemployed.
Reid's office declined to comment on the emerging plan for a higher tax on millionaires, but several Democrats said it was being drafted to cover the entire $447 billion cost of the legislation.
Reid predicted that by the time the jobs bill comes to the Senate floor, almost all Democrats would be behind it.
While Republican lawmakers appear receptive to tax cuts the president has called for, they have expressed strong opposition to his proposed new spending.
Aviation NEWS By
Neha Jain
Aviation NEWS Reporter
1. Philippine Airlines cancels 59 flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) cancelled five international flights and 54 domestic flights Wednesday.
The cancellations were due to due to shortage of manpower after it implemented the outsourcing of 2,600 jobs in its three non-core units to service providers.
Sky Logistics, Sky Kitchen, and Manny Pangilinan-led SPi Global formally took over on October 1 the airline’s ground handling, catering, and call center reservations functions, respectively.
The five international flights cancelled are:
PR 318 MNL - HONG KONG
PR 319 HONG KONG - MNL
PR 501 MNL – SINGAPORE
PR 512 SINGAPORE – MNL
PR 313 HONG KONG - MNL
The 54 domestic flights cancelled are:
PR 819 MNL - DAVAO
PR 820 DAVAO - MNL
PR 131 MNL - BACOLOD
PR 132 BACOLOD - MNL
PR 123 MNL - ZAMBOANGA
PR 124 ZAMBOANGA - MNL
PR 139 MNL - ILOILO
PR 140 ILOILO - MNL
PR 189 MNL – ROXAS
PR 190 ROXAS - MNL
PR 191 MNL - TACLOBAN
PR 192 TACLOBAN - MNL
PR 281 MNL - CAGAYAN
PR 282 CAGAYAN - MNL
PR 277 MNL – LEGASPI
PR 278 LEGASPI- MNL
PR 291 MNL – DUMAGUETE
PR 292 DUMAGUETE - MNL
PR 195 MNL – PUERTO PRINCESA
PR 196 PUERTO PRINCESA - MNL
PR 141 MNL - ILOILO
PR 142 ILOILO - MNL
PR 133 MNL – BACOLOD
PR 134 BACOLOD – MNL
PR 175 MNL – TAGBILARAN
PR 176 TAGBILARAN - MNL
PR 163 MNL – OZAMIS
PR 164 OZAMIS - MNL
PR 477 MNL – BUTUAN
PR 478 BUTUAN - MNL
PR 187 MNL - COTABATO
PR 188 COTABATO – MNL
PR 185 MNL - CAGAYAN
PR 186 CAGAYAN - MNL
PR 143 MNL – ILO
PR 144 ILOILO - MNL
PR 157 MNL - BACOLOD
PR 158 BACOLOD - MNL
PR 857 MNL - CEBU
PR 858 CEBU – MNL
PR 283 MNL - CAGAYAN
PR 284 CAGAYAN - MNL
PR 393 MNL – TACLOBAN
PR 394 TACLOBAN - MNL
PR 197 MNL - PUERTO PRINCESA
PR 198 PUERTO PRINCESA - MNL
PR 325 MNL – KALIBO
PR 326 KALIBO – MNL
PR 125 MNL – ZAMBOANGA
PR 126 ZAMBOANGA - MNL
PR 863 MNL - CEBU
PR 864 CEBU - MNL
PR 821 MNL – DAVAO
PR 822 DAVAO - MNL
2. IATA: Global passenger traffic, cargo volume slump further in August
MANILA, Philippines — The airline industry has shifted gears downward, with passenger demand slowing down and freight shrinking at a faster pace in August due to the continued slump in business and consumer confidence, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
While international passenger demand increased 4.5% in August this year versus the same period in 2010, it was a significant fall from the 6.0% recorded in July.
On the other hand, the 3.8% contraction in freight markets recorded in August was more than double the pace of July’s 1.8% decline.
“There’s not much optimism for improved conditions any time soon,” confirmed Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO.
Comparisons of July to August more clearly indicate the slowdown. The total passenger market fell by 1.6% in August compared to July. International markets declined by 1.8%, while already weak domestic markets shrank by 1.0%. The total cargo market fell by 1.3%.
Passenger load factors were high at 81.4%, almost as high as in July.
While this is close to historically high levels reflecting the industry’s ability to efficiently allocate capacity, it too showed weakness—falling by 1.3% compared to July.
International passenger demand was up 6.2% in August compared to the previous year. However, when compared to July, demand contracted by 1.8%.
Asia-Pacific carriers reported 5.3% demand growth for August, slightly below a 5.6% capacity expansion. This is slightly better than the year-to-date growth of 4.4%, reflecting the recovery in Japanese international travel. Load factors of 78.9% were below the industry average of 81.2%.
Middle Eastern carriers recorded the second highest demand growth at 6.7%, behind capacity expansion of 7.6%, leaving load factors down at 76.2%.
North American carriers reported the weakest performance with growth of just 2.9%, which was partly a result of equally slow growth in capacity.
This is a sharp downturn from stronger growth earlier in the year, as reflected in the 5.6% year-to-date demand expansion. The region’s carriers posted the highest load factor at 86.1%.
European airlines achieved the strongest growth in international passenger traffic in August with a 7.9% increase, just slightly below a capacity expansion of 8.2%. Although domestic economies and leisure travel are weak, strong exports have led to increased business travel on international markets. Load factors of 83.9% were at historically high levels.
3. Senate Democrats rewrite Obama's jobs bill taxes
Senate Democrats are scrambling to rewrite portions of President Barack Obama's jobs bill as they seek elusive party unity around the measure even as Obama tries to pin the blame squarely on Republicans for Congress' failure to act.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell moved to call the president's bluff Tuesday by pushing for a quick Senate vote on the bill, but Democratic leader Harry Reid derailed the effort as all sides maneuvered for position in a potentially defining battle in the 2012 presidential campaign.
In the Senate, Democrats made plans to jettison provisions that Obama recommended to pay for the $447 billion jobs bill, substituting them with a tax increase on millionaires, officials said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door developments.
Reid, D-Nev., outlined plans for a 5 percent surcharge in a meeting with the rank and file Tuesday, according to participants in the session, as Obama traveled to Texas to deliver his most caustic challenge yet to House Republicans who have not allowed a vote on the legislation unveiled nearly a month ago.
"What's the problem? Do they not have the time? They just had a week off. Is it inconvenient?" he said in Mesquite, Texas, singling out House Majority Leader Eric Cantor for special criticism.
Cantor has said the White House's "all or nothing approach is unreasonable."
But after three weeks of presidential demands for Congress to pass his jobs bill without delay, White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer said Obama was open to Reid's changes.
"We offered a balanced way to pay for the American Jobs Act, but if Congress has a better idea that ensures that everyone pays their fair share, we're open to it," Pfeiffer said.
McConnell said he was ready for an immediate vote on the bill, even though he opposes it. Reading aloud on the Senate floor from a copy of Obama's speech, he said, "I do think the president makes an important point that he is entitled to a vote."
The request was blocked by Reid, who called it a "political stunt" and said he would make sure the bill comes to the floor this month. Aboard Air Force One, White House press secretary Jay Carney accused Republicans of gamesmanship.
The parliamentary dance aside, the day's events underscored that, as submitted by the White House, Obama's bill would not only fail in the Republican-controlled House, but faced enough opposition from Democrats to endanger its prospects in the Senate, as well.
"There's the good, the bad and the ugly. The ugly was $447 billion," Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said of the bill's price tag.
Democrats said Reid's proposed millionaires' surtax was designed to quell much if not all of the opposition from his own rank and file.
To pay for his package of tax breaks, unemployment benefits and new spending on public works projects, Obama has proposed higher taxes on family incomes over $250,000 and on the oil and gas industry.
The first request troubles Democratic senators from states like New York, New Jersey and California, where large numbers of families could be hit by the increase. The second has drawn opposition most prominently from Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu, whose state is home to numerous oil and gas operations.
The president also proposed higher taxes on hedge fund managers and corporate jet owners, but those increases, too, would disappear under the changes Reid is expected to unveil as early as Wednesday.
In political terms, Democrats appear to be hoping that Republicans will oppose both the higher taxes on million-dollar earners and the president's call for new spending aimed at reducing joblessness, thus leaving themselves open to a charge of protecting the wealthy at the expense of the unemployed.
Reid's office declined to comment on the emerging plan for a higher tax on millionaires, but several Democrats said it was being drafted to cover the entire $447 billion cost of the legislation.
Reid predicted that by the time the jobs bill comes to the Senate floor, almost all Democrats would be behind it.
While Republican lawmakers appear receptive to tax cuts the president has called for, they have expressed strong opposition to his proposed new spending.
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Neha Jain
Aviation NEWS Reporter
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