Oil Woes: Thirteen Hong Kong Airlines Increase Surcharge

Due to continuously rising oil prices, the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong has given formal approval to 13 airlines to maintain or increase surcharges on passenger transportation from June 1, 2008.

Air Berlin Appoints General Manager For China

Dieter Hofele has joined the international team of Air Berlin as general manager for China to set up the operations of the Berlin-based carrier in Beijing and Shanghai.