The carrier’s existing shareholders and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, Alitalia’s new 49 per cent shareholder, announced on January 20 that the Italian carrier would adopt new network, fleet, cost-management, airline partnership and customer-service strategies. It is also adopting a new look.
Read moreAir Berlin to Be Inducted into Oneworld Alliance in March
Airlines February 2, 2012
Air Berlin will officially become a full member of the oneworld alliance on Tuesday, March 20, adding Europe’s sixth-largest carrier to the alliance. Austrian airline Niki, also a member of the Air Berlin group, will join oneworld at the same time as an affiliate member.
Read moreEtihad Airways Becomes Air Berlin’s Biggest Shareholder, in Strategic Alliance Move
Airlines December 20, 2011
According to reports from Europe, Etihad Airways is paying only €72.9 million ($94.9 million) to buy 27.03 per cent of Air Berlin, Europe ’s sixth-largest airline, in addition to the 2.99 per cent pre-dilution shareholding it already owned in the carrier.
Read moreGerman airline Air Berlin is to join the oneworld Alliance, adding Europe’s fifth-largest airline and Germany’s second-biggest carrier to the 13-member alliance. Air Berlin group member Niki will become an affiliate member of oneworld.
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