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United close to first new plane order in more than a decade
Friday, November 20, 2009
chicagotribune.com United Airlines is close to placing its first aircraft order in more than a decade and has narrowed its search to two ground-breaking airplanes: Boeing's 787 Dreamliner or Airbus's counterpart, the A350-XWB, sources told the ... 

Air France A380 set for first transatlantic flight
Friday, November 20, 2009
By Relax NewsAn Air France A380, the world's largest civilian airliner, sets off today on its first flight across the Atlantic despite production and delivery delays still plaguing its manufacturer Airbus.The flight will leave Paris shortly before ... 

Delta, SkyTeam Offer a Funding Deal to JAL
Thursday, November 19, 2009
NOVEMBER 19, 2009 Delta Air Lines Inc. and its SkyTeam alliance partners said that they would provide a $1.02 billion funding package to ailing carrier Japan Airlines Corp. in their first public effort to wrestle JAL from the rival Oneworld ... 

American's Flight Attendants Stage Mock Strike
Thursday, November 19, 2009
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Flight attendants for American Airlines, bitter over stalled contract negotiations, staged a fake strike Wednesday that included airport picket lines.At Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, ... 

Air France-KLM Posts H1 Loss On Recession Woes
Thursday, November 19, 2009
"The situation remains uncertain, and competition is fierce, but we want to play our trump cards," -- Air France CEO Pierre-Henri Gourgeon.Air France-KLM posted Wednesday first-half losses, hit by fuel price hedging and a slump in demand for travel, ... 

United hits post-Super Bowl travelers with fee
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
(AP) — It could cost you even more to travel next spring and summer. United Airlines was among the airlines on Tuesday that confirmed it will cost travelers more to fly on certain busy days next year. The Chicago-based carrier bumped up its ... 

JAL shares tumble; court bankruptcy not ruled out
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:18am EST* Shares touch record-low 94 yen, end day at 98 yen* Minister: Never said out-of-court bankruptcy impossible* Delta says SkyTeam ready with $1 bln aid package* TPG ready to invest $1.1 billion in JAL - Nikkei* Analyst: JAL ... 

Finnair Pilots Strike Ends, Flights To Resume
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Finnair's pilots agreed Tuesday to a state mediator's proposal to end a two-day strike that grounded most of the carrier's planes and left its customers stranded across the globe.A spokesman said the firm expected to fly 60-70 flights on Wednesday, ... 

Baggage Fees and Carry-on Limitations Should Prompt Air Travelers to Think Creatively, AAA Says
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Shipping holiday gifts, recreational equipment or hefty vacation purchases separately can be a convenient and hassle-free alternativeORLANDO, Fla----Travelers should be thinking about less cumbersome and possibly less expensive methods of getting ... 

Iraqi Airline Company gets approval to operate direct flights between Kuwait and Baghdad
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
KUWAIT - Kuwait"s Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved a request by an Iraqi airline company to operate regular flights to Kuwait from Baghdad international airport and Najaf (south Iraq), DGCA Head Fawaz Al-Farah said on ... 

Pilots strike shuts down Finnair
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tuesday November 17, 2009 Finnair pilots represented by the Finnish Air Line Pilots' Assn. will strike for a second consecutive day today, forcing the airline to cancel its entire program of more than 200 scheduled flights.AY said leisure flights ... 

Finnair pilots start strike today as talks fail
Monday, November 16, 2009
HELSINKI-- (Reuters) - The pilots of Finnish airline Finnair (FIA1S.HE: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) said on Saturday they had rejected the lastest proposal in talks with their employer and would go on strike on Monday, grounding all the ... 

British Airways cabin crew begin strike ballot voteIndustrial action would ground the airline's fleet over the Christmas period
Monday, November 16, 2009
guardian.co.uk British Airways cabin crew will start the countdown towards a Christmas walkout tomorrow as voting begins on a strike ballot.The Unite trade union has predicted a "resounding" yes from more than 12,000 air stewards and stewardesses ... 

TSA is secretly watching you
Monday, November 16, 2009
chicagotribune.comCovert officers at 161 U.S. airports, including LAX, look for suspicious behaviors. The program has led to arrests on charges of drug trafficking, among others. You might not see them. But they're watching you.To identify dangerous ... 

A new formula for US Airways frequent fliers
Friday, November 13, 2009
The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA - US Airways Group is rejiggering the number of frequent-flier miles customers will need to cash in for free flights.The shift, effective Jan. 6, will require fewer miles for off-peak travel, but more miles for ... 

Germany Travel Alert
Friday, November 13, 2009
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens that over the past few months, Al Qaeda has released videos threatening to conduct terrorist attacks against German interests. While these threats initially mentioned the German federal elections in ... 

British Airways, Iberia agree to $7 billion merger
Friday, November 13, 2009
MADRID/LONDON (Reuters) - British Airways (LSE:BAY.L - News) and Spain's Iberia (MCE:IBLA.MC - News) announced on Thursday a preliminary agreement for a $7 billion merger to create the world's third-largest airline by revenue.The deal, which the ... 

Airline 'will survive' £155m loss
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
BBCBosses at airline British Midland (BMI) have said they are confident it will survive despite a £155m loss last year. The Derby-based firm said the economic downturn, fuel costs and problems with Heathrow Terminal 5 were to blame. Auditors warned ... 

BA, Iberia nearing merger agreement
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
* British Airways, Iberia could announce this week * BA says no decision has been taken, no guarantee of one LONDON, (Reuters) - British Airways PLC (BAY.L: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) and Spanish airline Iberia (IBLA.MC: Quote, Profile, ... 

Iberia Cabin Crew Union Extends Strike
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Unions representing Spanish airline Iberia's cabin crew have extended strike action, which has forced the airline to ground some 800 flights, by eight more days, union officials said.The strike, which went in to its fourth day since the end of ... 

American/US Airways Hook-Up: Plausible?
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheStreet -- For months, the rumor has circulated that US Airways might merge with American It seems off base. Throughout the airline industry's merger cycle in 2007 and 2008, American never seemed to be seriously interested. Even ... 

Low cost carriers own 30% of domestic airline biz, growing fast
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
APFor years, it's been evident that smaller airlines have had an operating advantage, particularly when they use less expensive airports. They've been able to post better numbers as a result, and in the current travel slump, they've outperformed the ... 

American Says TPG Could Invest In Struggling JAL
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
November 11, 2009Private equity firm TPG could partner with American Airlines on a minority investment in Japan Airlines to prevent its defection to a rival airline group, the chief financial officer of American parent AMR said.The emergence of TPG ... 

The Rules on Names Could Bend a Little
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
November 10, 2009 THE Transportation Security Administration and the airline industry are trying to address public anxiety over how the new Secure Flight identity-matching program will affect travelers. The program is rolling out smoothly, the ... 

Singapore Airlines Posts Second Quarterly Loss on Travel Slump
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Singapore Airlines Ltd., the world’s largest carrier by market value, posted its first back-to-back quarterly losses in at least seven years as the global recession sapped travel demand. The airline had a net loss of S$159 ... 

Aer Lingus may sell 11 aircraft to raise cash
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tue, Nov 10, 2009AER LINGUS is considering offers for up to 11 aircraft in its fleet as it seeks to cut its cost base and bolster its cash balances.In an interim management statement published yesterday, Aer Lingus revealed that it was considering ... 

SkyTeam Alliance to Make Greater Push in Asia
Monday, November 09, 2009
Korea Times SkyTeam, an 11-member airline alliance including Korean Air, held a governing board meeting at the Incheon Hyatt Regency Hotel. The world's second-largest alliance of airlines will step up its partnership by expanding joint services and ... 

Airlines' Survival Hinges On Pension Cuts
Monday, November 09, 2009
"People are calling for JAL pensioners to accept a cut in payouts, but is it wrong for me to say I don't want my pension to be reduced? I have a right to receive it," -- retired JAL pilot Tsutomu Watanabe.Five years after retiring from Japan ... 

Delta Offers Travel Assistance to Customers Affected by Hurricane Ida
Monday, November 09, 2009
ATLANTA---- Delta Air Lines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Hurricane Ida. Customers booked on flights operated by Delta, Northwest Airlines or Delta Connection carriers to, from or through the ... 

Japan Air Cutting 16 Routes
Friday, November 06, 2009
November 6, 2009 NYTimesHONG KONG — Japan Airlines on Thursday announced it would scrap flights on 16 international and domestic routes, the latest of several such revisions meant to help the ailing carrier back to profitability.JAL, the largest ... 

Airlines hope wired skies take off- Good Info
Friday, November 06, 2009
Passengers take advantage of free in-flight Wi-Fi — for now Several airlines with Wi-Fi-equipped airplanes are letting passengers try out the service for free. msnbc.com Airline passengers are getting dinged for everything from checking a bag ... 

BA To Slash 1,200 Jobs After £292m Loss
Friday, November 06, 2009
Ananova: British Airways boss Willie Walsh has admitted to Sky News the airline's record six-month £292m loss is "disappointing".He said the struggling company was now planning to axe an extra 1,200 positions as it rides "along the bottom" of the ... 

Are Some Airlines Just Too Dangerous to Fly?
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Miller-McCune.com In the first days after it fell into the Indian Ocean in late June, Yemenia Airways Flight 626 appeared to be a typical example of slack practices by airlines operated from Africa and the Middle East.The flight started in Paris on ... 

JAL steps up route closures to cut costs
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:06am EST* To eliminate 17 more routes, totalling 30* Move to cut 7.1 billion yen in costs annually* May drop further routes to help turn around business* Says saw need for immediate action as losses continue )TOKYO, Nov 5 (Reuters) ... 

With Airlines Shrinking, Your Flight Could Be Cut
Thursday, November 05, 2009
DALLAS (AP) -- Airlines are cutting money-losing flights during the current travel slump, and that can cause headaches for passengers who bought tickets on those trips.The airlines will usually rebook a passenger on another flight close to the ... 

Jeff Smisek: changing course for Continental Airlines
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
The Chairman and CEO elect of Continental Airlines talks fuel efficiency, the future of flight and switching to a rival airline alliance. Jeff Smisek, the Chairman and CEO elect of Continental Airlines Jeff Smisek is clearly not a man to be fazed ... 

Talk of Continental, United merger renews questions for Cleveland hub
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
The Plain Dealer November 04, 2009, Continental president says airline would consider merger with United CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Renewed talk about a merger of Continental Airlines and United Airlines is awakening concern about a merger's effect on ... 

IATA maintains $11 billion loss forecast despite profitable third quarter
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Wednesday November 4, 2009 IATA yesterday said airlines that already have reported their third-quarter results earned a net profit of $400 million, reversed from a net loss of $1.5 billion in the year-ago period, but maintained its forecast for an ... 

At the Negotiating Table for Next Year’s Airfares and Hotels
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
November 3, 2009 Travel management companies are in the midst of negotiating next year’s hotel and airline rates on behalf of their corporate clients, an annual ritual that was thrown into turmoil last fall when the economy collapsed, dragging down ... 

Airlines double holiday surcharges
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
(AP) — If you plan to travel around the upcoming holidays, prepare to pay a little more — again.Several of the largest U.S. airlines have increased a surcharge for travel on the busiest travel days to $20 each way, up from $10. The surcharges apply ... 

Gulf Air employees threaten strike
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Manama: Gulf Air employees were urged to take part in a strike on Thursday in protest over the company's 'hard-line policies'.'All preparations are in full swing to send a clear message signalling our rejection of the company's unilateral and ... 

One pilot's arduous 2-day schedule reflects demands on flight crews- Long Read
Monday, November 02, 2009
The Dallas Morning News This time, he required coffee. And Doug Gibbs doesn't like coffee; he's more of a Coke guy when he needs a boost. So he dulls the taste with lots of cream.This Tuesday would demand maximum caffeine: a 3:40 a.m. wake-up call ... 

Lufthansa pulls bmi sale after price fails to attract bidders
Monday, November 02, 2009
The Times November 2, 2009Lufthansa pulls bmi sale after price fails to attract biddersLufthansa, the German flag carrier, has withdrawn bmi from sale and will concentrate on trying to turn around the loss-making airline itself.After it became clear ... 

Ryanair may reverse growth strategy as fares fall
Monday, November 02, 2009
Mon Nov 2, 2009 3:31pm IST* H1 adj net profit up 80 pct as fuel costs fall 42 pct* Keeps FY profit f'cast at lower end of 200mln-300mln euros* Mulls ending strategy of rapid growth as yields decline* Bargaining with Boeing on 200 extra aircraft from ... 

Lufthansa Postpones Plane Deliveries To Cut Costs
Friday, October 30, 2009
Lufthansa said Thursday it had rescheduled some aircraft deliveries that had originally been planned for 2010-2013 to help cut costs amid the global economic crisis.Germany's flagship carrier did not say how many deliveries were affected, and when ... 

Price pressures ground airline sector recovery hopes
Friday, October 30, 2009
* Lufthansa says volumes not offsetting falling prices* Airline yields still a disaster, costs rising - IATA* Finnair expects to post further losses in rest of year* Aeroflot net profit falls five-fold, no H2 outlook* Japan Airlines seeking "huge" ... 

Air France set to become first European airline to receive Airbus A380
Friday, October 30, 2009
30/10/2009 AFP - Air France was due on Friday to become the first European airline to take delivery of the new Airbus A380 superjumbo passenger jet, which it says will make it great savings in tough economic times.The French flag carrier was due to ... 

Lufthansa sees more gloom ahead for aviation sector
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:35am EDT* Says volume stabilisation not offsetting price pressure* Says too early to give all-clear for cargo industry* Shares fall 0.1 percent FRANKFURT, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Deutsche Lufthansa (LHAG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research, ... 

U.S. labor agency mulls new airline union proposal
Thursday, October 29, 2009
On 2:19 am EDT, Thursday October 29, 2009 (Reuters) - National Mediation Board, a U.S. federal labor-management relations agency, is considering a proposal to allow airline workers to form unions with the majority approval of those voting, Bloomberg ... 

American To Cut Up To 700 Maintenance Jobs
Thursday, October 29, 2009
"Unfortunately, these changes will cause a reduction of up to 700 positions, both management and union," -- Carmine Romano, AMR VP.American Airlines will eliminate up to 700 jobs as it downsizes its maintenance and engineering operations, the ... 

Continental changes teams in the rivalry among the 3 big airline alliances
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
chicagotribune.com DALLAS (AP) — Continental Airlines has changed teams in the battle among three large alliances of global airlines.The move gets Continental out from under the shadow of Delta Air Lines and could mean a bigger piece of ... 

BA cabin crew face expenses cap
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Times Online Cabin crew could see pay docked by up to £5,000 each as part of proposals to cap amount employees can claim in allowances David Robertson, Business correspondent British Airways cabin crew could see their pay docked by up to £5,000 ... 

US revokes licenses of pilots who overflew airport
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
* Investigators say Northwest crew used laptops in cockpit* Pilots can appeal FAA action WASHINGTON--- U.S. regulators on Tuesday revoked the licenses of two Northwest Air pilots who overflew their destination, telling investigators they lost their ... 

BA Cabin Staff To Hold Strike Ballot
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
"BA management's determination to impose unacceptable contractual changes on cabin crew leaves us no alternative," -- Derek Simpson, Unite union.Up to 14,000 British Airways cabin crew are to vote on whether to take industrial action in a dispute ... 

Iberia cabin crew stage stoppage
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
October 27 2009 Iberia, the Spanish airline, was forced yesterday to cancel about a quarter of its scheduled services as cabin crew went on strike over claims for a 4 per cent pay increase.The carrier, which is headed for its first annual loss in ... 

Pilots Who Missed Airport Were Using Their Laptops
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
October 27, 2009 Any employee at a company that has gone through a merger knows how distracting it can be when the new owner imposes new rules. That distraction, not a nap, was what two Northwest Airlines pilots say caused them to fly far beyond the ... 

US declares swine flu 'emergency'
Monday, October 26, 2009
US officials say swine flu activity is widespread in 46 statesUS President Barack Obama has declared swine flu a national emergency.The White House said the president signed the proclamation concerning the 2009 H1N1 outbreak on Friday evening.It ... 

Sleeping in the cockpit? It happens, aviation experts say
Monday, October 26, 2009
latimes.comThe issue of pilot fatigue is under scrutiny after two Northwest pilots overshot a Minneapolis airport this week after possibly nodding off. White-knuckle airline passengers who are already shaken by news that two Northwest Airlines ... 

Strike forces Iberia to cancel 440 flights
Monday, October 26, 2009
MADRID – Spain's Iberia airlines is canceling some 440 flights because of a two-day strike by cabin crews in support of wage demands.A statement on the Iberia Web site says the 48-hour stoppage starting midnight Sunday will affect domestic, European ... 

US airliner loses contact, overflies destination
Friday, October 23, 2009
WASHINGTON---(Reuters) - A Northwest Airlines flight carrying 144 passengers from San Diego to Minneapolis lost contact with air controllers for more than an hour and overflew its destination by 150 miles (241 km), officials said on Thursday.The ... 

JAL faces $8.8 billion excess debt if liquidated
Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday October 23, 2009 TOKYO (Reuters) - Liabilities at Japan Airlines Corp (Tokyo:9205.T - News) would exceed its assets by as much as $8.8 billion if Asia's largest airline by revenues were liquidated, a source with direct knowledge of the ... 

Q&A: What to expect as Continental changes alliances
Friday, October 23, 2009
Houston Chronicle After Saturday, Continental Airlines departs the SkyTeam, leaving behind an alliance dominated by Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines. On Tuesday, it joins United Airlines in the Star Alliance global network of carriers. The switchover ... 

Airlines still looking for business travelers
Thursday, October 22, 2009
AP DALLAS --Airlines value premium travelers above other customers, letting them board first, eat a meal, and order a cocktail without whipping out a credit card.Many of them are business travelers who fly frequently and often pay higher ... 

For travelers on packed planes, 'fight for the overheads' is on
Thursday, October 22, 2009
USA TODAYAmerican Airlines flight attendant Gailen David dreads the pre-takeoff ritual that's becoming as irksome as taking shoes off at security checkpoints.Passengers laden with carry-ons resemble a scene from Survivor or The Amazing Race. They ... 

Continental: Expect more fees on tickets
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009 Plain Dealer Continental Airlines says customers should expect more fees attached to their tickets in 2010 and beyond. "We believe that unbundling our products and services is more fair to our customers," President Jeff ... 

Delta flight lands on taxiway instead of runway
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the circumstances that caused a Delta Air Lines flight from Rio de Janeiro to end on a taxiway instead of the ... 

Airbus, Others Sued In US Over Crash Off Brazil
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
"We're just seeking fair compensation, financial support for their losses," -- plaintiffs' lawyer Floyd Wisner.A US lawyer filed suit against Airbus and many aerospace suppliers Monday seeking unspecified compensation on behalf of relatives of eight ... 

BAA Sells London Gatwick Airport For GBP1.5 Bln
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
October 21, 2009BAA agreed to sell London's Gatwick Airport for GBP1.5 billion pounds (USD$2.46 billion) on Wednesday, hoping to bolster its appeal against a competition ruling that it must offload three airports in total.Airports operator BAA, ... 

'Forget luxury, people only fly because they have to,' says British Airways boss amid talks of crippling staff strikes
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Mail.ComForget those enticing glossy brochures and dreamy TV adverts showing a relaxed life of luxury sipping champagne, enjoying gourmet meals while being pampered by cabin crew at 30,000ft.For reality is far more prosaic. People don't fly because ... 

Judge tosses suit saying pilots got sham divorces
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
AP Airlines Writer ATLANTA A federal judge Monday tossed out a Continental Airlines Inc. lawsuit accusing nine pilots of getting sham divorces so their ex-spouses could collect the pilots' retirement benefits while they kept flying.U.S. District ... 

I See You Have a Ticket, but Is That Your Name?
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
October 20, 2009NewYorkTimesI WOULD rather be whacked upside the head with a baseball bat than make a trip to either the state motor vehicle department or the federal passport office.But I see a potential problem coming up that may require such a ... 

New Fees A Gold Mine For US Carriers
Monday, October 19, 2009
"You're seeing more and more airlines adopt this. Nominally full-service airlines see this as a key part of their profitability now," -- Andrew Watterson, airline consultant.The US airline industry, finally poised for rebound after a near financial ... 

FAA probe of American Airlines may widen - WSJ
Monday, October 19, 2009
-CHICAGO-- AMR Corp's (AMR.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) American Airlines operated jets later found to have substandard repairs, and federal regulators are probing allegations that at least one plane was considered unsafe to fly at ... 

787 remains on track to fly this year
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday October 19, 2009 Responding to media speculation that its 787 program may suffer more delays because of the complex side-of-body modification, Boeing VP and GM-787 Dreamliner Program Scott Fancher issued a statement Friday claiming that the ... 

Southwest Posts Net Loss, Cites Challenges
Friday, October 16, 2009
"I don't believe the worst is behind us... There's no reason to think that business travel will return any time soon to help bail us out," -- Southwest CEO Gary Kelly.Southwest Airlines reported a third-quarter loss and said slow corporate travel ... 

Wary of Raising Fares, Airlines Levy New Fees Instead
Friday, October 16, 2009
October 16, 2009 Forget fare wars, since ticket prices are rising. Now there are fee wars.And travelers are losing out in this battle, as airlines introduce new surcharges, on top of the checked-bag fees and fuel surcharges that became the norm in ... 

British Airways unions say strike looks inevitable
Friday, October 16, 2009
October 16, 2009Unions representing British Airways cabin crew warned last night that strike action is “inevitable” unless a compromise can be reached at a meeting on Monday. Willie Walsh, the chief executive of BA, will meet Derek Simpson and Tony ... 

EADS Chief Challenges Gloomy Industry Forecast
Thursday, October 15, 2009
October 15, 2009 PARIS — The chief executive of EADS, the parent company of Airbus, gave a cautiously optimistic assessment of the state of the industry Wednesday, saying that airlines were continuing to take delivery of new planes and finding ways ... 

Airlines launch widespread fare hike -- fare analyst
Thursday, October 15, 2009
CHICAGO- (Reuters) - An industrywide increase of domestic air fares appears well on its way of becoming the fourth hike of 2009, a top fare analyst said on Wednesday.The fare increase, initiated on Tuesday by AMR Corp's American Airlines, ... 

FAA proposes fines for US Airways, United
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Philadelphia Inquirer The Federal Aviation Administration said yesterday that it had proposed fines totaling $9.2 million against US Airways and United Airlines for flying planes that did not comply with FAA safety directives or the airlines' own ... 

BA And Unions Meet For Crunch Strike Talks
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
9:07am UK, Wednesday October 14, 2009 SkyNewsUnion leaders are set to sit down with British Airways bosses for crucial talks aimed at averting a strike amid claims the airline is planning to axe 1,300 more jobs. Union sources claim British Airways ... 

Air France may delay plane deliveries
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:08am EDTPARIS, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Air France-KLM (AIRF.PA: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) is weighing whether to delay the delivery of some passenger and cargo planes from Boeing (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) ... 

CO's Kellner: Struggling airlines look to serve airports with low fees
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wednesday October 14, 2009 Continental Airlines Chairman and CEO Larry Kellner said yesterday that while the airline industry has seen slight economic improvement this year as fuel costs have lowered and credit markets have loosened, "we're still ... 

JAL To Seek USD$2.8 Bln Debt Waiver
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
October 13, 2009Japan Airlines plans to ask its creditors to forgive it JPY250 billion yen (USD$2.8 billion) in debt and to seek a capital boost of JPY150 billion as part of a new revival plan, Kyodo news agency reported Tuesday.The struggling ... 

A Recovery to ‘Less Bad’
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
October 13, 2009NYTthe economy begins to shift gears from dismal to slightly improved, the travel industry sees some reason for hope — but not much.The U.S. Travel Association expects travel spending in the United States to decline by nearly 9 ... 

AA pilots state 'unequivocal opposition' to AA/BA/IB immunity
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday October 13, 2009 Proposed cooperation on transatlantic services by American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia received another rebuke late last week when AA's 11,500 pilots, represented by the Allied Pilots Assn., stated their ... 

BA threatens to neglect Heathrow
Monday, October 12, 2009
Financial Mail British Airways will expand its operations at Madrid airport if the Conservatives are elected to office and carry out their pledge to scrap plans for a third runway at Heathrow. A spokesman for the airline confirmed that if ... 

Airports see far fewer near-crashes on runways
Monday, October 12, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Serious near-collisions between planes on the nation's runways plummeted last year in the most significant drop in a decade, the government announced Thursday.The number of cases in which a crash was narrowly averted dropped by more ... 

Winging It: Fees adding up for airlines
Monday, October 12, 2009
Posted on Mon, Oct. 12, 2009 Airlines will start releasing their third-quarter earnings statements this week, and analysts are expecting most of the big carriers to report losses.From the industry's perspective, the news won't be all bad. Some ... 

Airlines Cut Jobs, Risk Winter Disruption
Friday, October 09, 2009
"Job cuts seem to be extreme and draconian and an overreaction to the current difficult economic climate", -- Gerry McCormack, SIPTU union.European airlines are cutting more than 2,000 jobs and pushing for extra revenue to beat the industry's worst ... 

Most Major Airlines Expected to Post 3Q Losses
Friday, October 09, 2009
Major US carriers expected to post 3Q losses, as traffic picks up and bankruptcy fears ebb The Associated Press There isn't much suspense around the upcoming third-quarter earnings reports from U.S. airlines — most big carriers likely finished in ... 

Jet Leasing Companies Stumble on Debt Burden
Friday, October 09, 2009
October 9, 2009 PARIS — Jet-leasing companies own or manage more than one-third of the airliners in the sky and, despite the turmoil in the global economy, are still turning significant profits. Yet many of them — top customers for Boeing and Airbus ... 

Airline Cuts Pinch Travelers
Thursday, October 08, 2009
OCTOBER 8, 2009 Coming soon to an airport near you: Fewer flights, less-flexible schedules, smaller planes and maybe more lost luggage.Airline schedule cuts are so severe this fall that there will be less capacity available to travelers than there ... 

winter of strike threats
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Thursday, October 08, 2009 MORE than 670 redundancies along with pay cuts and new inferior pensions for remaining workers at Aer Lingus mean the former national airline’s passengers face yet another winter of strike threats. The airline spent ... 

Brookings researchers: Worse flight delays ahead
Thursday, October 08, 2009
DALLAS (AP) - Lengthy airline delays are twice as common now as in 1990 and will get worse as the economy recovers, according to a Brookings Institution report released Thursday.The researchers said much of the problem is due to heavy concentrations ... 

AirTran Holdings to sell notes, stock
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
* Move follows larger rivalsWASHINGTON-- (Reuters) - AirTran Holdings Inc echoing recent moves of larger airline rivals, said on Tuesday that it would tap the capital markets to raise money for general corporate purposes.The parent of AirTran ... 

Aer Lingus to cut almost 800 jobs
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Irish airline Aer Lingus said it would cut almost 800 jobs as it tried to save 97m euros a year ($143m; £90m) by 2011. Fewer flights, new working methods and new IT systems will see 676 jobs go, in addition to 100 staff who have already been told ... 

British Airways To Cut 1,700 Cabin Crew Jobs
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
It is essential we make ourselves more efficient if we are to ensure our long-term survival," -- British Airways.British Airways said Tuesday it would cut the equivalent of 1,700 staff in the UK and was planning a two-year freeze on basic pay for ... 

Woes of Aircraft Leasing Companies Could Mean Higher Ticket Prices
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
October 6, 2009 PARIS — They own or manage more than one-third of the airliners in the sky and, despite the turmoil in the global economy, are still turning significant profits. Yet many of the world’s biggest jet-leasing companies — top customers ... 

UAL to borrow $659M against jets
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Oct. 06, 2009(AP) — United Airlines said on Monday it plans to borrow $659.1 million against 31 of its planes. The debt mostly refinances aircraft debt issued in 2001.United said it would use the money to refinance existing debt and for general ... 

United introduces all-inclusive bag fee
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
(AP) — United Airlines put a new twist on baggage fees Monday, introducing a sort of all-you-can-carry fee for luggage.The airline said travelers could pay $249 for the right to check two bags every time they fly United or United Express for a ... 

Ryanair Says No Substance To Aer Lingus Report
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
October 6, 2009"Our position on Aer Lingus was recently confirmed at the Ryanair AGM, which is that we are 'highly unlikely' to make a third offer," -- Ryanair.Ryanair denied a report Monday which quoted CEO Michael O'Leary saying he would use a ... 

Continental Airlines Down in September
Monday, October 05, 2009
Monday October 5, 2009 Continental Airlines revealed last week that its September mainline RASM plunged an estimated 20%-21% year-over-year, larger than its August mainline year-over-year RASM drop of 17.9%, raising concern across the US industry ... 

Airline industry sees few positive signs
Monday, October 05, 2009
Los Angeles TimesWith vacation travel nearly done for the summer season, the recession-battered airline industry took stock in the past week and found scant signs of improvement.Here's a rundown of the major findings:• Pent-up demand and cuts in ... 

BA chief prepared to stick his neck out to dominate the skies
Monday, October 05, 2009
WILLIE Walsh – diminutive, wiry and with a reputation for being fierce when necessary – has faced more than his share of turmoil.The chief executive of British Airways got his first taste of catastrophe when he took over as chief executive of ... 

Airline Industry Gets Smarter With Bags
Friday, October 02, 2009
Carriers, Airports Use Scanners, Radio Tags and Software to Improve Tracking of Luggage FRANKFURT -- Air travelers hate to lose luggage and so do airlines, which spend more than $3 billion annually on stray bags.Rather than just add more muscle to ... 

Republic Completes Frontier Air Purchase
Friday, October 02, 2009
Republic Airways said Thursday it completed its acquisition of Denver-based Frontier Airlines for USD$108.75 million.Frontier is emerging from bankruptcy to be a Republic subsidiary, joining the ranks of Midwest Airlines, which Republic acquired on ... 

EU watchdog charges Oneworld airline pact
Friday, October 02, 2009
On Friday October 2, 2009, 4:25 am EDT BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A pact to cooperate on schedules and prices between British Airways (LSE:BAY.L - News), American Airlines (NYSE:AMR - News) and Iberia (MCE:IBLA.MC - News) may have violated EU antitrust ... 

Air India pilots back on the job
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Uzbekistan News.Net Air India pilots have gone back to work after calling off a five-day strike. The pilots insisted on assurances from the civil aviation ministry that there would be no salary cuts before they agreed to return. Staff pilots have ... 

Airline industry may see "modest" recovery next year
Thursday, October 01, 2009
After a year of slashing ticket prices to lure in a shrinking pool of travelers, airlines can now look forward to a modest recovery next year as premium-paying business travelers begin returning to the skies. On Wednesday, American Express Business ... 

Bernstein flags 787 wiring issue, early A350 delay
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Thursday October 1, 2009 New production issues related to wiring present yet another challenge to the 787 program and threaten further delivery delays, according to a new report from Bernstein Research, which also claimed that the early stage of the ... 

Flu shot is newest LAX perk
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Daily Breeze (Torrance, California)Airline passengers looking for an extra dose of protection will soon be able to get vaccinations for the seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus at Los Angeles International Airport.Beginning Thursday, travelers passing ... 

Japan transport minister says govt to back JAL
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:07am EDT * Transport minister says believes JAL can revive on its own* Govt ready to support if JAL, in worst case, needs help* Comments aimed at dispelling "excessive anxiety" over JALTOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Japan's ... 

Air India pilots call off strike action
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
September 30 2009 08:46 Pilots at Air India, the country’s ailing national carrier, called off their four-day strike on Wednesday, after the government over-ruled the management’s plan for steep wage cuts. Air India, which is struggling with ... 

Dogfight over Denver; Southwest steps up attacks on United
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Crain"s Chicago BusinessSouthwest Airlines Co.’s failed bid for Frontier Airlines is hurting United Airlines in the key Denver-Chicago market.Dallas-based Southwest continues to add service after it was unable to land a deal that was expected to ... 

Carriers scale back capacity at hubs
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
St. Paul Pioneer Press With the arrival of the slow autumn travel season, the nation's airlines are scaling back the number of seats in the air to match demand.But cutting capacity started much earlier. For Delta Air Lines, data from its seven hub ... 

Bernstein flags potential for more aircraft deferrals, excess capacity
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tuesday September 29, 2009 Bernstein Research raised concerns that while passengers are returning to the skies, the large number of aircraft to be delivered in 2009-10 potentially could lead to excess capacity over the next two years and thus more ... 

United, American to charge $10 extra for Thanksgiving travel
Monday, September 28, 2009
(AP) — American and United airlines this week have added $10 surcharges for most of their tickets for travel on three busy days around Thanksgiving and New Year's holidays.According to FareCompare.com, both carriers added the charge — technically, a ... 

British Airways to charge passengers up to £60 to reserve a seat
Monday, September 28, 2009
guardian.co.uk BA will charge those who want to book seats together, or by a window or aisle on flights British Airways is introducing charges for passengers who want to secure a window seat. British Airways passengers who wish to choose their ... 

US Helicopter suspends operations
Monday, September 28, 2009
Effective Immediately US Helicopter has suspended operations effective last week. They have advised this is a temporary shutdown which will last for a period of 60-90 days. Corporate Development will advise when UH resume operations.This will be ... 

BA introduces new pre-assigned seating options
Friday, September 25, 2009
Effective October 7, 2009, British Airways customers will have more control over their seating, with our new paid seating option. This option will allow most customers the choice of a pre-assigned seat earlier instead of waiting until online ... 

No Rest for the Airport Security Weary
Friday, September 25, 2009
NewYorkTimesLIKE millions of other men, women and children who each day pass through the dizzying maze called the airport passenger screening system, Jim Adams, an executive at a natural gas company in Dallas, has gotten the drill down pat: taking ... 

Freeing Fliers Imprisoned on the Tarmac
Friday, September 25, 2009
Listen up, airlines: You need to fix the problem of leaving people stranded on miserable, smelly airplanes with little food, water or patience—and you can. Lots of your peers say so.Despite repeated high-profile meltdowns, the U.S. air ... 

Too Much Even for Sin City?
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Authorities in Las Vegas are citing “topless and lewd activity” and extremely drunken gamblers as examples of private clubs gone wild -- a little too much even by long-existing sin city standards. For example: • Gaming regulators fined Planet ... 

China temporarily bans travel to Tibet
Thursday, September 24, 2009
China has stopped issuing travel documents to foreigners seeking to visit Tibet, according to the New York Times.The ban is part of China’s security clampdown in anticipation of National Day, the 60th anniversary celebration of Communist rule in ... 

Japan Airlines requests bail-out
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Loss-making carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) has asked for a government bail-out to help it survive. JAL president Haruka Nishimatsu made the requests after meeting Japan's new transport minister. He also proposed a more drastic restructuring. The ... 

Europe orders checks on more Airbus speed sensors
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:39am EDTPARIS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - European authorities have ordered checks on certain Airbus A330 speed sensors supplied by Goodrich (GR.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) of the United States, weeks after restricting the ... 

Airlines want pilots to fly more, work shorter shifts
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Plain Dealer ReporterU.S. airlines, responding to the public's safety concerns, want to reduce the number of hours that pilots work in a day. But they also want pilots to spend more of the day actually flying -- up to ... 

Aer Lingus slashes price of US business class seats to €400
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 AER Lingus has slashed the price of its business class seats to €400 to the US — a seventh of the regular price. In a further indication of plunging premium seat sales Etihad Airlines is selling two business class ... 

Aer Lingus braced for bitter strike in €350m pension row
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
A MAJOR strike is looming at Aer Lingus over a massive €350m pension scheme shortfall that is greater than the value of the airline.The company is facing a winter of industrial strife after management refused to bridge the enormous hole in the Irish ... 

Japan Airlines' lenders want to divide carrier in two
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Lenders to Japan Airlines Corp., Asia's largest airline by revenue, are likely to ask the government to divide the carrier, separating out unprofitable portions of the embattled company, a Japanese report said Tuesday. ... 

Airport Darwinism, or Survival of the Biggest
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
September 22, 2009 DOMESTIC airlines, staggered by steep revenue declines during the peak summer leisure-travel season, are welcoming the annual autumn resumption of business travel with fare sales, elite-status mileage promotions and emphasis on ... 

A bunch of American Airlines News
Monday, September 21, 2009
–American Airlines announced another major cut in flights at St. Louis, dropping the 82 daily flights in this winter’s schedule to 36 by next summer. American and its regional affiliate will end service to 20 of its 29 remaining destinations in St. ... 

Qantas yet to see signs of improvement
Monday, September 21, 2009
From: AAP September 21, 2009 NATIONAL carrier Qantas Airways says it is yet to see substantial improvements in business conditions. Chairman Leigh Clifford said in the company's annual report today that there was significant uncertainty surrounding ... 

Stricter punishments for passengers behaving badly
Monday, September 21, 2009
FAA reports more than 900 cases of unruly behavior on planes over past five yearsLast month, a man reportedly exposed himself to passenger on Southwest AirlinesFBI officials say bad behavior less tolerated on flights after September 11 attacksUnruly ... 

American, BA, Qantas eye joint offer to JAL
Friday, September 18, 2009
On Friday September 18, 2009, 12:55 am EDT TOKYO (Reuters) - American Airlines will team up with British Airways and Qantas Airways to expand their alliance with cash-strapped Japan Airlines, two people with direct knowledge of the talks said, to ... 

Continental sees fuller planes in Q3
Friday, September 18, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL - News) expects fuller planes in the third quarter and has seen slower declines in premium bookings in the past three months, the company said in a filing on Thursday.The world's fifth largest ... 

AMR boosts flights at O'Hare
Friday, September 18, 2009
(Crain’s) — American Airlines will add 57 daily flights at O’Hare International Airport for a total of 487 daily departures, its first expansion in Chicago since it began trimming capacity last year following record oil prices and ahead of the ... 

United sees Q3 traffic, revenue fall
Thursday, September 17, 2009
(AP) — United Airlines parent UAL Corp. said Wednesday that a key measure of passenger revenue will drop as much as 18.8 percent in the third quarter, as traffic falls as much as 4 percent.In addition to the dropoff in travel because of the ... 

THE PROBLEM ACCORDING TO IATA: TOO MANY AIRLINES
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Globe and Mail (Canada) The world's major airlines are faced with a sobering reality: For some to survive, others must die. A punishing recession is continuing to hammer passenger traffic, and it will be years before ticket purchases return to ... 

Airline group forecasts deeper 2009 losses
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
(Reuters) — The world's airlines are expected to post losses totaling $11 billion this year as weak passenger traffic and cargo demand pressure revenue, the International Air Transport Association said on Tuesday.The association previously projected ... 

Nine American Airlines Staff Held In Drug Raids
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
"With these arrests the DEA closes another route for thousands of kilograms of cocaine to reach the United States or any other part of the world from Puerto Rico," -- DEA Special Agent Javier Pena.US agents arrested 21 people, nine of them American ... 

Continental sending boarding passes to cell phones
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Philadelphia Inquirer So you are in Philadelphia, traveling on Continental Airlines and you hate paper, waiting at airport kiosks, and lines at the ticket counter.You're in luck. Starting today Continental passengers in Philadelphia who go to the ... 

VisitBritain report shows impact of recession on inbound tourism
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The number of trips to Britain could fall by as much as 5% in 2009, according to a report by VisitBritain. In its annual review for 2008/09, the tourism body said business travel was particularly vulnerable. “In addition, airlines face a ... 

Airport Check-in: New security checkpoints at Washington Dulles
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
USA TODAY • Washington Dulles will open new security checkpoints Tuesday, eliminating the snaking lines that have crowded the airport's main terminal lobby for years.The checkpoints, located on the new underground mezzanine level, will house 16 ... 

American Airlines Implements TSA's Secure Flight Program
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Secure Flight Requires Customers to Provide Additional Information When Booking Travel )FORT WORTH, Texas ----Starting today, American Airlines will roll out the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) new Secure Flight program to customers ... 

A look at airline capacity cuts
Monday, September 14, 2009
By The Associated Press Most major U.S. airlines plan to offer fewer flights this fall than they did a year ago as they adjust to weak demand.Here's a look at recent announcements from the carriers, who are listed in descending order of size based ... 

US Congress Antitrust Hearing Postponed
Monday, September 14, 2009
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. Congress has postponed its hearing into antitrust immunity applications made by airlines, a person familiar with the matter said Monday. The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Competition Policy had ... 

ARC: August sales down 16.8%
Monday, September 14, 2009
Monday September 14, 2009 Airline ticket sales through Arlington, Va.-based Airlines Reporting Corp. fell 16.8% in August compared to the year-ago period to $5.16 billion while the volume of total transactions was down 1.7%. Figures represented a ... 

American's employment drops 6.7%
Friday, September 11, 2009
American Airlines' number of full-time employees dropped 6.7 percent over the past year, according to a report from The Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Meanwhile, Dallas-based Southwest experienced a slight uptick in the number of full-time ... 

Airline traffic continues to decline
Friday, September 11, 2009
Cheap fares boost numbers for discount carriers Southwest, JetBlue DALLAS - Summer has come and gone without giving much lift to the nation's airlines.The carriers offered fewer flights than a year ago, and they slashed prices to fill even that ... 

United adds 2nd bag fee for int'l travel
Friday, September 11, 2009
(Reuters) — United Airlines unveiled on Thursday a second-bag fee for passengers on some international routes, following a trend set by U.S. Airways Group Inc. and Continental Airlines.Passengers flying trans-Atlantic routes will pay $50 for a ... 

Air Chapter 11: flying the bankrupt skies
Thursday, September 10, 2009
5 things you need to know about surviving travel with a bankrupt airline If I were a bettin’ man, I’d put some money on a big airline filing for bankruptcy protection in the not-too-distant future.My oddsmaker is Robert Herbst, who publishes the Web ... 

International air travel may not rebound until 2011
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Associated PressHONG KONG — International air travel, whacked by the economic downturn, is starting to stabilize but may not recover until 2011 as companies and passengers continue to scale back, executives at aviation giants Boeing Co. and Airbus ... 

Mexican Police Thwart Plane’s Hijacker
Thursday, September 10, 2009
September 10, 2009 MEXICO CITY — Federal police officers raided a Boeing 737-800 at Mexico City’s airport and freed 104 passengers and 7 crew members on Wednesday after an unstable man threatened to blow up the plane unless he could speak to ... 

Airbus, Boeing Trade Blows After WTO Edict
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
September 9, 2009"From the Airbus point of view, we strongly believe, as we've always done, that reimbursable launch aid is a very good way of launching aircraft," -- Airbus VP Christopher Buckley.Airbus on Tuesday rejected US calls to renounce ... 

India flights again disrupted as Jet Airways pilots' strike
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Wed Sep 9, 2009 3:51am EDT MUMBAI, Sept 9 (Reuters) - India's Jet Airways (JET.BO: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) cancelled more than 130 flights on Wednesday as a pilots' strike dragged into a second day, underlying uneasy labour relations ... 

Aer Lingus sends crew text before axing 63 positions
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Wednesday September 09 2009 OVER 60 stunned Aer Lingus workers found they had been axed yesterday after first getting a text from management informing them of a "major jobs announcement".The text informed the 63 cabin crew to expect a phone call and ... 

Airline bombings were just days away - UK police
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
LONDON (Reuters) - Just how close were the three Britons, found guilty on Monday of plotting to kill thousands by blowing up transatlantic airliners, to putting their deadly plan into action? Two of the men were waiting for new passports, no viable ... 

Air France to seek 1,500 voluntary redundancies
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Air France announced plans to offer employees a voluntary redundancy plan that could result in as many as 1,500 departures.The airline said it informed the Comite Central d'Enterprise workers council of the decision and intends to discuss the matter ... 

Karen Hoppe... a life too short
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our good friend and colleague of so many years Karen Hoppe. Karen lost her battle with cancer Saturday morning and will be so dearly missed by all her fellow advisors here at HRG/ETA. Karen ... 

Nickel and Diming at Southwest Airlines?
Friday, September 04, 2009
When does an airline cross that mythical line between offering fair value to customers and nickel-and-diming them? Hard to say, but Southwest Airlines is clearly moving that way.To many, one of the differentiators in the airline fee frenzy was ... 

United Airlines Reports August Consolidated Traffic Results
Friday, September 04, 2009
United Airlines CHICAGO-- United Airlines today reported its preliminary consolidated traffic results for August 2009. The company reported an August consolidated passenger load factor of 86.1 percent. Total consolidated revenue passenger miles ... 

American Airlines Reports August Traffic
Friday, September 04, 2009
- American Airlines --FORT WORTH, Texas---- American Airlines reported an August load factor of 84.7 percent, an increase of 1.2 points versus the same period last year. Traffic decreased 8.1 percent and capacity decreased 9.4 percent year over ... 

US Airways to eliminate 600 jobs to trim expenses
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Miami Times (Florida) "We find ourselves with more employees than our operation requires," [Robert Isom] wrote. Attrition rates are in the "low single digits," he said.AMR Corp.'s American Airlines and UAL Corp's United Airlines, the secondand ... 

American Airlines trims O'Hare staff
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
(AP) — American Airlines is cutting 921 flight attendant jobs, including 67 at O’Hare International Airport, as it deals with an ongoing downturn in traffic and lower revenue. The airline said Tuesday that the cuts will take effect Oct. 1. American, ... 

Southwest given until year's end to replace wing parts
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
* Southwest given until year's end to replace parts* Shares fall nearly 2 pct (Recasts, updates replacement figure, southwest statement) (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co (LUV.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) on Tuesday was given until the ... 

Southwest faces Tuesday deadline to replace parts
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Associated Press DALLAS -- Southwest Airlines Co., facing a deadline of Tuesday for settling a dispute with regulators over the use of unapproved parts, said Monday the parts were installed on almost twice as many planes as it first believed.The ... 

Mexico - Hurricane Jimena Travel Alert
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
The Department of State urges American citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to areas in Mexico that may be affected by Hurricane Jimena. U.S. citizens located in areas likely to be impacted by Hurricane Jimena and who do not have ... 

Low cost airline SkyEurope goes bankrupt
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
The Associated Press| 01 Sep 2009 | 04:17 AM BRATISLAVA, Slovakia - SkyEurope Airline AS, a Central European discount airline, said Tuesday it has filed for bankruptcy and that all its flights, sales and operations have been suspended ... 

EC approves Lufthansa-Austrian merger; LH to reduce flights to/from Vienna
Monday, August 31, 2009
Monday August 31, 2009 The European Commission Friday officially approved Lufthansa's proposed acquisition of Austrian Airlines Group, saying LH alleviated antitrust concerns by agreeing to reduce service between five European cities and Vienna. ... 

Boeing: 787 first flight 'expected' by year end, first delivery in 2010 fourth quarter
Monday, August 31, 2009
Boeing said that 787 first flight "is expected by the end of 2009" with first delivery to launch customer ANA pushed back to the 2010 fourth quarter, a schedule that allows for a longer flight test program than previously planned to provide "some ... 

Aer Lingus denies report mulling long-haul exit
Monday, August 31, 2009
DUBLIN - Irish airline Aer Lingus on Sunday denied a report it was considering spinning off its struggling long-haul operation as part of plans to reverse rapidly mounting losses. The Sunday Tribune newspaper said senior management believed ... 

Airline competition becomes an international team game
Friday, August 28, 2009
The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey) Continental Airlines was deep in merger talks with United Airlines in April 2008 as soaring fuel costs seemed to threaten their survival.A linkup of the two carriers would have allowed them to combine networks ... 

East Star bankrupt, first Chinese airline to fail
Friday, August 28, 2009
BEIJING, China News- East Star Airlines, a debt-laden privately-owned Chinese airline, officially went bankrupt on Thursday after a long and desperate fight to stay aloft. It was the first of China's airlines to do so.The Intermediate People's Court ... 

EU seen backing Lufthansa's AUA buy Today
Friday, August 28, 2009
BRUSSELS----- (Reuters) - German carrier Lufthansa (LHAG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) is expected to receive European Union regulatory approval today for its planned takeover of ailing Austrian Airlines (AUA) (AUAV.VI: Quote, Profile, ... 

U.S. airlines' bag fees weigh down customers
Thursday, August 27, 2009
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. airlines are slowly ratcheting up their bag-check fees, like US Airways Group Inc did on Wednesday, but analysts warn that carriers risk alienating customers with excessive fees.US Airways said that on domestic flights it ... 

Aer Lingus losses triple
Thursday, August 27, 2009
DUBLIN, August 27 – Irish airline Aer Lingus’s first-half net loss more than tripled, and the group said it faced strong downward pressure on fares and a highly uncertain outlook with no sign of consumer confidence returning. The results will heap ... 

Analysts forecast tough times for airlines this fall
Thursday, August 27, 2009
DALLAS — Airlines cut fares to get more passengers on planes and salvage the summer travel season, but now their job gets harder heading into the slower fall and winter months.The nine largest U.S. carriers lost nearly $600 million in the second ... 

U.S. FAA probes Southwest over unauthorized parts-WSJ
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Aug 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal air-safety regulators are investigating how unauthorized parts were installed on at least 42 Southwest Airlines jets, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the details.The regulators are ... 

Delta Lifts Service For NY Business Passengers
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
"I do think the incentive to keep and attract the business traveler is going to be a top priority as the economy seems to be emerging and as travel starts to pick up again," -- Mark Gerchick.Delta Air Lines said Tuesday that it plans to offer more ... 

Lufthansa's AUA deal could close on Sept. 3
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
FRANKFURT--(Reuters) - Deutsche Lufthansa expects it could close the deal to buy Austrian Airlines on or around Sept. 3, a person familiar with the negotiations said on Tuesday."But that date is not set in stone," the person said, adding the ... 

Business Class Without a Business Budget
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
August 25, 2009By BLOOMBERG NEWS PARIS — Price cuts aimed at filling empty airline seats mean that flying business class is no longer a luxury that can be afforded only when the company is paying.Swiss International Air Lines is selling upgrades to ... 

Machinists, Attendants May Face Fight At Delta
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
"We believe that we stand to lose a lot if we lose our union representation," - Rene Foss, Northwest flight attendants union.Unions seeking to represent more than 30,000 workers at Delta Air Lines and its Northwest subsidiary could face an uphill ... 

Lengthy tarmac delay was not ExpressJet's fault, DOT says
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Mesaba Airlines, not ExpressJet, was to blame in the overnight tarmac delay in Rochester, Minn., on Aug. 8, according to the Department of Transportation's preliminary investigation."We have determined that the ExpressJet crew was not at fault," ... 

Fewer delays as air travel slides
Monday, August 24, 2009
A marked decrease in airline travel has made this summer the smoothest in years for fliers accustomed to lengthy delays and snarled traffic.The aviation system is suffering significantly fewer delays than the past two years, according to government ... 

Pilot pleaded to evacuate stranded passengers
Monday, August 24, 2009
Associated Press Writer MINNEAPOLIS – Continental Express Flight 2816 smelled like diapers. It had no food and a full toilet. Its 47 passengers had been stranded on a tarmac in southern Minnesota since after midnight."They are getting really upset ... 

Lufthansa plots sale of BMI British Midland to Virgin Atlantic
Monday, August 24, 2009
The Sunday Times German airline may jettison assets after threat of a downgrading by leading credit-rating agencies Lufthansa took an 80% stake in BMI in June Lufthansa may try to sell BMI British Midland, the UK airline it took control of in June, ... 

United, other carriers cut deep to fill fall seats
Monday, August 24, 2009
(AP) — Airlines are cutting fares deeper than usual this fall in an effort to fill seats.American and Southwest both launched fare sales this week, and United is running several sales, too.While it's common for airlines to use discounts to fill ... 

Naked brawler disrupts Southwest flight from Oakland
Friday, August 21, 2009
chicagotribune.comAssociated Press Authorities say a St. Louis-bound Southwest Airlines flight was forced to return to Oakland International Airport after a male passenger stripped, hit another passenger and fought with crew members.Alameda County ... 

Air Passenger Revenue Saw Big July Drop
Friday, August 21, 2009
Air Transport Association says US carriers saw big drop in July passenger revenueThe Associated Press Passenger revenue based on a sample group of carriers fell 21 percent in July compared with the same month a year ago, a trade group for U.S. ... 

Air France Atlantic Black Box Search Ends
Friday, August 21, 2009
"The search has not been able to locate the wreck of the plane," -- France's air investigators, BEA. French submarines have halted their search for the flight recorders of an Air France jet that crashed into the Atlantic on June 1, killing all 228 ... 

Southwest CEO says still eyeing acquisitions: report
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:13 AM (Reuters) - U.S. low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines , which lost a bid to buy Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc , may look for another acquisition but would continue to carry conditions with any bid, its chief ... 

Airport strike on after talks collapse
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Talks with staff at Liverpool John Lennon Airport collapsed on Wednesday. 20 August 2009 A strike by workers at John Lennon Airport in Liverpool will go ahead today after last-ditch talks failed to resolve a row over jobs.Up to 150 members of the ... 

Radisson warns customers about data breach
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Radisson Hotels & Resorts is warning customers that their credit card information may have been breached.In an open letter to customers, Radisson said the computer systems of some Radisson hotels in the U.S. and Canada were illegally accessed ... 

Decline In Business Air Travel Slowing - IATA
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
"The issue now is that this stabilization of passenger numbers is partly being achieved at the expense of much lower yields, as airlines seek to boost cash flow by making more cheaper seats available," -- IATA.The fall in the number of passengers ... 

Frustrated tweets new headache for airlines
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:01am EDT* Twitter embraced to counter censorship* Tweets putting airlines on defensive* Airlines monitor tweets diligently - Indignant letters, e-mails and phone calls can still get results for unhappy airline travelers, but more ... 

Australia's Qantas announces 88 pct drop in net profit
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Wednesday, August 19 12:35 am Australian flag carrier Qantas on Thursday posted an 87.9 percent drop in its annual net profit to 117 million dollars (96.6 million US), down from 969 million dollars a year earlier. The airline's profit before tax ... 

Small Cities Pay to Keep Air Travel
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009 With airlines cutting back service in a weak economy, some cities that are too big to qualify for federal help but too small to keep the planes flying in have stepped up with ways to hang on: paying the airlines, either directly or ... 

Northeast U.S. Airline Market Reshaped by Large Slot Deals
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Large-scale slot trades at Northeast airports show that U.S. airlines are becoming more selective in choosing their battlefields, increasing their focus on core markets instead of beating each other up across the board.A massive slot swap between ... 

BA takes more steps to ease losses
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
British Airways is to sell advertising space on its website and on its boarding passes for the first time to help reverse its losses. It said it had decided to make the move due to the “current economic times”. The airline posted a £106 million net ... 

Virgin Mulls Alliances to Combat BA/AMR, Favors Lufthansa Link
Friday, August 14, 2009
Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. said it may seek closer ties to other carriers if British Airways Plc wins antitrust approval for a transAtlantic alliance with AMR Corp.’s American Airlines. Cooperation with Deutsche Lufthansa AG ... 

Strike grounds hundreds at Nairobi airport
Friday, August 14, 2009
(AFP)14 August 2009 NAIROBI - Hundreds of passengers were stranded Friday at Kenya’s main airport as the country’s national carrier workers went on strike to demand a salary increase.At least 19 flights scheduled to leave Friday did not depart while ... 

TSA's Secure Flight Program Enters Next Public Phase
Friday, August 14, 2009
NewsEdge Corporation Passengers to provide date of birth and gender when booking airline travel The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that beginning August 15 U.S. airlines participating in the Secure Flight passenger vetting ... 

Are travel agents making a comeback?- Oh I like this one
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Study finds 46 percent of travelers enjoyed using Web to book travel this yearSome Web-reliant travelers are shifting to brick-and-mortar travel agent modelTravel agents often specialize in certain countries or tours for complex itineraries ... 

JetBlue Offers One Month Of Unlimited Jetting
Thursday, August 13, 2009
August 13, 2009JetBlue Airways is offering a USD$599 one-month pass for unlimited travel on Wednesday in a bid to get more passengers airborne and jump-start a sluggish summer for the airline industry.The pass, valid until August 21, allows holders ... 

Secure Flight’s Aug. 15 Deadline Approaching
Thursday, August 13, 2009
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed with ASTA that it intends to maintain its previously announced Secure Flight implementation schedule. This includes the implementation of all Secure Flight passenger data elements for ... 

BA warning to investors over strikes
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
, Daily Mail12 August 2009, 8:38amBritish Airways has warned investors that any drawn out industrial dispute could have a 'material adverse effect' on its finances and would force customers into the arms of its rivals. Showdown: BA is desperate to ... 

Bid could land Southwest in Atlanta
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution If Southwest Airlines succeeds in buying Denver-based Frontier Airlines, the godfather of low-cost carriers plans to take over all of Frontier's markets, poising it to touch down in Atlanta at last.Southwest on ... 

Plane With 13 Aboard Lost In Papua New Guinea
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
A passenger plane with 13 people on board disappeared over dense jungle in the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea Tuesday, the airline and Australian officials said.Airlines PNG, in a statement quoted by Australian ABC, said the De ... 

Pittsburgh International Airport's years-long decline persists
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Pittsburgh Tribune Review After losing hundreds of flights and its hub status over the past eight years, it appears Pittsburgh International Airport has hit bottom, a leading airline consultant said Thursday. "There isn't much left to cut," said ... 

Gulf Air To Cut Jobs, Workers May Strike
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
(Reuters)Bahrain's Gulf Air plans to lay off 272 employees this year and workers may strike, a union leader said, but the state-owned carrier denied any outright lay-offs were planned.Mustafa al-Tooq, chairman of the Gulf Air trade union, said the ... 

HRG: Hotel Rates Still Dropping Throughout The World
Monday, August 10, 2009
-- Hotel rates have decreased globally in every market except for Abu Dhabi, leaving favorable negotiating conditions for corporate travel buyers, according to Hogg Robinson Group's 2009 Six-Month Hotel Survey, published today.Data composed of ... 

BA slams Virgin 'double standards' over airline tie-ups
Monday, August 10, 2009
British Airways has hit back at Virgin Atlantic's lobbying against its proposed transatlantic tie-up with American Airlines and has accused its UK rival of double standards over airline alliances. 10 Aug 2009 Tale of woe: BA chief Willie Walsh ... 

Problems Found in Airspeed Sensors on Airbus A330 Planes
Monday, August 10, 2009
ASSOCIATED PRESSWASHINGTON (AP) — A component suspected of playing a role in the crash of Air France 447 over the Atlantic Ocean on June 1 has also malfunctioned on at least a dozen recent Northwest Airlines flights, federal investigators have ... 

Planes full, traffic down for U.S. airlines in July
Friday, August 07, 2009
* Airline traffic mostly down in July* Load factors mostly upCHICAGO,-- U.S. airlines sold fewer seats but flew fuller planes in July as the economic recession continued to nibble at travel demand.Monthly data released by the carriers this week ... 

Japan Airlines Posts Net Loss of $1 Billion and Plans Cuts
Friday, August 07, 2009
August 7, 2009 HONG KONG — The Japan Airlines Corporation on Friday announced a net loss of $1 billion in the last quarter and a set of hefty cuts to its international flight schedules, the latest in a flurry of similar measures by airlines around ... 

Southwest Lands at Logan, Bringing Low Fares Mainstream
Friday, August 07, 2009
Next week Southwest Airlines Co. will do something that Herbert Kelleher, its legendary former chief executive, said would never happen: The airline will offer flights at Boston’s Logan International Airport.Long viewed as a congested, expensive ... 

UAL may dodge cash crunch, analyst says
Thursday, August 06, 2009
(AP) — Shares of UAL Corp., parent of United Airlines, shot up more than 18 percent Wednesday as an analyst said the carrier was not facing a near-term cash crisis.Most airline shares were higher, rising from earlier lows, as oil prices dropped ... 

Struggling CSA ready to lay off nearly 20% of workforce
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Thursday August 6, 2009 CSA Czech Airlines confirmed in several press reports that it will reduce its workforce by around 20% as it attempts to negotiate the industry downturn. A spokesperson was quoted in German media saying that some 860 of CSA's ... 

Eight hurt On Vueling Jet At Paris Orly
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Eight people aboard a jet operated by Spanish airline Vueling were slightly hurt on Wednesday when one of its engines caught fire before it was due to take off from Paris Orly airport, the airline said.The plane was evacuated after the fire began on ... 

Heathrow passengers hit by aircraft pier shortage
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Passengers at Heathrow Airport are facing delays when they attempt to board or disembark from their plane due to a lack of aircraft piers, it has emerged. The gangways are supposed to be made available to 89 per cent of the 55,000 passengers who use ... 

UK To Replace Short-Haul Flights With Trains
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
August 5, 2009"For reasons of carbon reduction and wider environmental benefits, it is manifestly in the public interest that we systematically replace short-haul aviation with high-speed rail," -- UK Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis.Britain is ... 

Specter of airline industry bailout is rising
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Atlanta Business Chronicle Continued losses in the airline industry have some wondering where the cash will come from to keep some major carriers afloat.Most carriers’ credit ratings are junk, bond and credit markets are tight, and bankruptcy, for ... 

IATA: Second-quarter improvement 'disappointingly small'
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Wednesday August 5, 2009 IATA said second-quarter financial results reported by airlines to date show "disappointingly small" improvement and cautioned that "stabilizing" passenger demand is "largely due to fare discounting" rather than a broad ... 

Atlanta airlines: tougher limits needed on oil speculators
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Delta Air Lines and AirTran Airways, the two largest carriers in Atlanta, are renewing their push for stronger regulations to limit oil speculation.They say such speculation contributes to huge swings in oil prices ... 

Worst Part of a Trip May Be Booking It on the Web
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
August 4, 2009 If you dreaded sitting down at your computer the last time you made travel arrangements or felt frustrated by all the time and effort it took to sort through pages of results for flights and hotels, join the crowd.A new report, to be ... 

26 hurt as plane hits turbulence
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
AP — MIAMI: A Continental Airlines jet carrying 179 people from Brazil to Texas hit severe turbulence over the Atlantic early Monday, injuring at least 26 — including four seriously — and forcing an emergency landing in Miami, officials said.One ... 

Airfares cheaper now than decade ago
Monday, August 03, 2009
Domestic discounts abound as carriers try to fill seats during coming slow season ChicagoTribune Airline prices are falling at an unprecedented rate even though carriers have slashed capacity, new data show.The average cost of a plane ticket ... 

Airlines Fuel Risk for Investors
Monday, August 03, 2009
Airlines are stuck in the hedging maze.Last year, when oil nudged $150 a barrel and was touted to hit $200, airlines aggressively hedged fuel costs with swaps, collars and other financial instruments. But when oil plunged to below $40, those hedges ... 

Airline Bid Gets a Nod in Europe
Monday, August 03, 2009
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSBRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s antitrust chief said Friday that she would clear Lufthansa’s bid for Austrian Airlines.Lufthansa had the right to withdraw from the deal if it did not win regulatory approval from the ... 

Rates, occupancy and revenue way down for U.S. hotels
Friday, July 31, 2009
The U.S. hotel industry saw revenue per available room (RevPAR) drop nearly 20% in the second quarter of 2009 as rates and occupancy continued to fall, according to the latest numbers from Smith Travel Research.Occupancy fell from 64.9% to 57.8%, ... 

Singapore Airlines suffers first loss in six years
Friday, July 31, 2009
Friday July 31, 2009 The global economic downturn, swine flu and unfavorable fuel hedges were enough to drag Singapore Airlines to its first quarterly deficit since 2003, a S$307.1 million ($212.6 million) loss that compared to a S$358.6 million ... 

British Airways swings to loss, plans further cost cuts
Friday, July 31, 2009
Jul 31, 2009, 4:35 a.m. ESTLower demand from business travelers weighs on revenue MarketWatch LONDON -- British Airways said Friday that it swung to a quarterly loss as the recession hit demand from business travelers, though it added traffic ... 

LH reaches accord with EC on Austrian deal, still targeting 2009 operating profit
Friday, July 31, 2009
Friday July 31, 2009 Stay ahead with the latest aviation & MRO industry news : Delta TechOpsLufthansa yesterday said it reached "material agreement" with EU regulators on its proposed takeover of Austrian Airlines Group, but airline officials ... 

BA's Walsh seeks delay in Boeing order payments: report
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday July 30, 2009, (Reuters) - British Airways (LSE:BAY.L - News) is seeking to renegotiate installment payments to Boeing Co (NYSE:BA - News) for the 787 Dreamliners the carrier has ordered, the Wall Street Journal, reported, quoting the ... 

Worldwide Caution
Thursday, July 30, 2009
July 29, 2009The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against American citizens and interests throughout the world. In some countries, the worldwide ... 

Lufthansa Prepared For Tough Rest Of Year
Thursday, July 30, 2009
July 30, 2009"The market environment for passenger traffic remains difficult and there is still no sign of recovery," -- Lufthansa.Lufthansa gave a gloomy outlook for the rest of 2009 but said it saw itself prepared to fly out of the crisis in good ... 

EU Considers Overhauling Lost Luggage Rules
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
The European Union executive is considering overhauling European rules on luggage lost by airlines, EU Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani said Tuesday."Almost 90,000 bags are lost every day in the world and in Europe this represents 10,000 ... 

American Air Aims for Alliance Approval by October
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
ReutersTOKYO American Airlines expects to win U.S. approval by October to form an alliance with British Airways and Spain's Iberia , and it is pinning its hopes on intra-alliance competition and global partnerships to help it survive, an executive ... 

Airlines plan fewer and more expensive flights this fall
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
What’s ahead for airline passengers this fall as airlines continue to squeeze costs? Fewer nonstop flights and possibly higher ticket prices and fees. There may also be less convenient travel options. The reason: major carriers are making big ... 

South American Airlines Are Aloft
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Shares of several airlines based in Chile and Brazil have done quite well this year. The technicals suggest continued success. ALTHOUGH ANALYSTS ARE EXPECTING continued fundamental challenges for the airlines sector, there are subgroups within ... 

The 5 Global Airlines
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Budget airline Ryanair trimmed its full-year profit forecast on Monday as it was forced to cut fares to fill aircraft, sending its shares down and hitting the broader airlines sector.The profit warning hit share prices across the airline sector, and ... 

Austria To Decide On Lufthansa/AUA Extension
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
July 28, 2009Austria's takeover commission said Tuesday it would meet this week to decide on whether Lufthansa can have more time to clear up conditions on its planned takeover of Austrian Airlines.Lufthansa has asked the Vienna-based takeover ... 

British Airways to report first high-season loss
Monday, July 27, 2009
Financial Mail British Airways will make history this week when it reports a first-quarter loss for the first time since privatisation in 1987. Crash: BA will reveal a loss of about £100m. Ravaged by recession and the slump in business travel ... 

Grab Airfare Deals Now, or Wait?
Monday, July 27, 2009
NewYorkTimesSUMMER is half over and you still haven’t found that cheap airfare to paradise that everyone seems to be talking about. Should you book now, and take advantage of a recent spate of midsummer sales from the airlines? Or hold out in the ... 

Qatar's Al Baker says 'heads would roll' if he were Boeing CEO
Monday, July 27, 2009
Monday July 27, 2009 Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker ratcheted up his rhetoric about Boeing Friday, telling reporters ahead of a meeting with the manufacturer regarding the airline's delayed 787 program that "a lot of heads would roll" if he were ... 

United names insider as president
Friday, July 24, 2009
(Crain’s) — UAL Corp.’s United Airlines has promoted two of its top executives, John Tague and Kathryn Mikells. Mr. Tague, 46, was named president of the airline on Thursday, a little more than a year after taking over as chief operating officer. He ... 

Air France KLM reports 20.5% fall in first-quarter revenue
Friday, July 24, 2009
Friday July 24, 2009 Air France KLM Group said revenue in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 plunged 20.5% year-over-year to €5.19 billion ($7.37 billion), reflecting continuation of the January-March trend and "in line with our expectations." ... 

Airlines facing big economic trouble in winter ahead
Friday, July 24, 2009
The Philadelphia InquirerThis is the summer of airlines' discontent.What is normally their sunniest season and peak travel time is, instead, a nightmare of declining passenger revenue, rising jet-fuel costs, and tight credit.If business travel does ... 

Ryanair to put scheduled routes on ice over winter
Thursday, July 23, 2009
The Times Ryanair is to cut 670 flights a week, close ten routes and reduce frequency on a further 30 routes in the biggest winter shake-up for the airline so far.The low-cost carrier refused to specify which routes would be affected. It will move ... 

Fee Fight: United Airlines vs. Travel Agents
Thursday, July 23, 2009
The airline's attempt to pass along credit-card fees has angered agents and may signal a wider conflict looming over ticket distribution As U.S. airlines seek to cull every last cost from their operations, travel agents are gearing up for what one ... 

Via Rail Canada cancels some trains as strike looms
Thursday, July 23, 2009
* Union notice to strike July 24, 12 EST* Negotiations underway, mediator appointed* Via begins to cancel long-distance routes OTTAWA--- Via Rail Canada, the country's national passenger service, has started to cancel long-distance trains ahead of a ... 

United cutting int’l flights, but holding line on jobs
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
(Crain’s) — United Airlines doesn't plan additional layoffs, even as it cuts international routes by another 7% after Labor Day, says John Tague, chief operating officer."There are a lot of factors that go into this," Mr. Tague told analysts and ... 

LH considering further cabin staff reductions
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Wednesday July 22, 2009 Lufthansa is considering cutting one flight attendant from each long-haul flight, according to an internal document cited by Neue Rhein Zeitung. The move, if enacted, would save the airline approximately €42 million ($59.6 ... 

US Airlines Stung By Biz Travel Drop; More Cuts Coming
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Steep declines in business travel amid the economic downturn are taking a heavy toll on U.S. airlines, offsetting the benefits of lower fuel prices and forcing them to take fresh steps to control costs and boost revenue.Southwest ... 

Meltdown 101: Airlines cut capacity to survive
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
AP Like most businesses, airlines want to grow. But during these difficult economic times, their survival depends on their ability to shrink, as they try to match how much they fly with the number of travelers willing to pay for a ticket.Just like ... 

Which Airlines Are Solvent?
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
ForbesA list of the airline industry’s woes already looked long. They’ve struggled with volatile fuel prices, too many seats for too few passengers and a global recession that has led to a drop in business and leisure travel. Here comes another one: ... 

US airlines suffer 26% fall in June passenger revenue
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Tuesday July 21, 2009 US airline passenger revenue plunged 26% year-over-year in June, the eighth consecutive month of decline, while the 20.7% drop in yield was the "sharpest" this decade, the Air Transport Assn. said yesterday.The findings were ... 

Continental's CEO shift stirs merger talk
Monday, July 20, 2009
CHICAGO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The departure announced this week of Continental Airlines' CEO has spurred debate that the carrier could resume consolidation talks with new partner United Airlines, but the chance of a quick merger remains remote.On ... 

215 pilots at Delta accept buyout
Monday, July 20, 2009
Cox News Service ATLANTA — The pilots union at Delta Air Lines said more than 200 pilots, almost all of them from merger partner Northwest Airlines, have taken retirement incentive packages.Of the 215 pilots who signed up for the package by the ... 

US airliners face $9b loss this year
Monday, July 20, 2009
major carriers reveal their books for the April to June period. American Airlines has reported that it lost $390 million in the second quarter of this year, and with other major carriers ready to also report in the next few days, aviation analysts ... 

Premium travel declines for 12th month; IATA warns of 'de-globalization'
Friday, July 17, 2009
Friday July 17, 2009 International passengers traveling on premium tickets decreased 23.6% year-over-year in May, marking the 12th consecutive month in which premium traffic was in decline, IATA said yesterday, warning that a "de-globalization" may ... 

British Airways raises $1 billion to avert cash crisis
Friday, July 17, 2009
On Friday July 17, 2009, 3:29 am EDT LONDON -- British Airways, unveiled plans to raise about 600 million pounds ($1 billion) through a combination of bondholder debt and bank credit, when it reported a first-quarter loss of 100 million pounds.Its ... 

Explosions at 2 Hotels in Indonesia Kill at Least 9
Friday, July 17, 2009
July 17, 2009vJAKARTA, Indonesia — Nearly simultaneous explosions hit two neighboring American hotels in central Jakarta on Friday morning, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens more, according to security officials.The explosions shortly ... 

All feared dead as Iranian airliner crashes with 168 aboard
Thursday, July 16, 2009
chicagotribune.comWitnesses say the Russian-built plane was on fire when it hit the ground, 16 minutes after departing Tehran, bound for Armenia. A flaming commercial airliner carrying 168 people crashed in northwestern Iran today and all on board ... 

AMR posts loss, but beat forecasts
Thursday, July 16, 2009
CHICAGO - American Airlines parent AMR Corp (NYSE:AMR - News) on Wednesday posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss as capacity cuts and new revenue streams helped offset weak travel demand.The No. 2 U.S. carrier was the first major U.S. ... 

Lufthansa to launch bln-euro cost-cut plan:
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Thursday July 16, 08:42 AM FRANKFURT (AFP) - The leading German airline, Lufthansa , will launch a cost-cutting programme aimed at saving one billion euros (1.4 billion dollars) per year from 2011, a press report said.The plan will focus on ... 

Southwest Inspects 737s After Fuselage Hole
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Southwest Airlines inspected one-third of its fleet Monday night after a plane made an emergency landing in West Virginia because of a one foot-wide hole that appeared in the body of the aircraft.No other problems were found on the airline's other ... 

More Blacklisted Airlines
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Wednesday July 15, 2009 Ukrainian Mediterranean Airlines and Iran's Mahan Air were added to the EU's list of banned airlines, while Garuda Indonesia, Airfast Indonesia, Mandala Airlines and Premiair were removed from the "blacklist." The latest ... 

British Airways signals five year recovery for business class travel
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Times Online July 14, 2009 The market for business class travel, which has been in free-fall since the start of the recession, could has said. Premium rate passengers, first and business class, have traditionally been BA’s lifeblood. But Simon ... 

Still traveling for business, but carefully
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Airlines and hotels try to lure back business travelers in recessionThe Associated Press NEW YORK - Airfare wars and room-rate promotions are usually aimed at vacationers, but airlines and hotels are resorting to similar tactics to regain their ... 

Lufthansa still hoping for Austrian deal
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Further concessions must be made - EC A decision on Lufthansa's takeover of Austrian Airlines could still be reached this month if further concessions are made, the European Commission (EC) said The EC said the quick July decision the German ... 

Frontier Air gets judge's OK to sell to Republic
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
* Judge OKs $108.8 mln deal for 100 pct of Frontier* Bankruptcy auction to be held Aug. 11 if new bids emerge NEW YORK--- (Reuters) - A federal judge approved a deal on Monday under which bankrupt Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc (FRNTQ.PK: Quote, ... 

Wireless Cybercriminals Target Clueless Vacationers- A Word to the Wise
Monday, July 13, 2009
The newest trend in Internet fraud is "vacation hacking," a sinister sort of tourist trap. Cybercriminals are targeting travelers by creating phony Wi-Fi hot spots in airports, in hotels, and even aboard airliners.Vacationers on their way to fun in ... 

Air France reviewing 'every factor' that could have caused AF447 crash
Monday, July 13, 2009
Monday July 13, 2009 Air France will review crew training and the quality of its weather information, CEO Pierre-Henri Gourgeon said last week in an interview with French newspaper Le Figaro, adding that not being able to detect a severe storm on ... 

Delta’s red dress raises red flags at Northwest
Monday, July 13, 2009
Associated Press ATLANTA - The union that represents flight attendants who worked for Northwest Airlines before it was bought by Delta Air Lines is crying foul over Delta’s failure to offer bigger sizes for its signature red dress uniform designed ... 

Poor Demand Forces US Airlines Fare Sales
Friday, July 10, 2009
US airlines, plagued by slumping business travel demand, may face lean bookings in the late summer and beyond, and some carriers hope fare sales will spur enough leisure travel demand to fill the gap, experts said Thursday.A sweeping fare sale by ... 

Air France-KLM Weighs Temporary Lay-Offs
Friday, July 10, 2009
Air France-KLM said Thursday it may impose temporary lay-offs or part-time working as it faces a continued slump in traffic.Europe's largest airline by sales said it saw no sign yet of a recovery in travel demand, though it has said there are signs ... 

European airlines see no signs of recovery
Friday, July 10, 2009
* Cargo slump continues, Lufthansa says* Air France-KLM braces for possible temporary lay-offs* Frankfurt airport slightly more optimistic on 2009* New Iberia chairman seen boosting BA merger prospects PARIS/FRANKFURT-- Figures from Lufthansa,one of ... 

Boeing lags Airbus in aircraft orders
Thursday, July 09, 2009
(Reuters) — Airbus sold 58 aircraft in June, the planemaker said on Wednesday, but Etihad Airways formally cancelled an order for an A340-600 long-distance jet that was written off during ground tests at Airbus headquarters in 2007.The fresh orders ... 

Analyst says Air Canada's efforts 'too little, too late'
Thursday, July 09, 2009
TheStar.com Analyst says Air Canada's efforts 'too little, too late' July 09, 2009 Air Canada's recent efforts to be more customer friendly in a bid to protect market share and preserve cash during the current economic downturn may be "too little, ... 

Argentina Flu Fears Hit Brazilian Airline Gol
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Brazilian airline Gol has seen a "sharp" drop in passenger numbers on flights to Argentina where the H1N1 flu virus has so far killed 60, the company's CEO said Wednesday.Brazil's southern neighbor is the most important foreign destination for the ... 

United, Continental defend alliance bid
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
(AP) — Continental, United and eight other airlines say the Justice Department's opposition to their bid for broad antitrust immunity was based on shortsighted analysis that ignored conditions in the airline industry.The airlines, part of an ... 

Analyst predicts more Boeing 787 delays
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
(Crain’s) — Boeing Co.’s delay in getting its new 787 Dreamliner off the ground could last at least another six months and postpone deliveries further, an analyst said Tuesday as the planemaker’s stock slid more than 3% to less than $40 in intraday ... 

US Airlines See Traffic Decline In June
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
US airlines saw steep declines in passenger traffic in June, a sign that travel demand remains weak and that carriers are likely to post second-quarter losses.Monthly data released in recent days by the carriers, showed United Airlines had the ... 

Airline publicity ‘dogfight’ hides reality
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Ryanair has a strange obsession with comparing itself with British Airways.The Irish low-cost carrier has happily adopted BA’s former slogan: “The world’s favourite airline”. On Monday it combined use of the slogan with the claim “Ryanair: now twice ... 

Lufthansa may expand cost cuts to €1 billion
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Tuesday July 7, 2009 Lufthansa plans to announce details of an expanded cost savings program by the end of the month that could extend the current €300 million ($419.2 million) target "to up to €1 billion," a source close to LH management saidThe ... 

Cash squeeze may put United in a bind
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Chicago TribuneThe next few months will be crucial for United Airlines as it and other U.S. airlines cope with a cash squeeze.The global recession has caused airline ticket sales to plunge deeper than anyone -- carriers or analysts -- ... 

Crew faced rough seas to rescue survivor
Monday, July 06, 2009
ASSOCIATED PRESS MORONI, Comoros -- Doe Cyrille and his crew searched for hours in crashing winds and waves up to 16 feet high for any sign of Yemenia Flight 626. Then they spotted a girl impossibly clinging to a piece of debris.Cyrille, a ... 

Report: Spirit Airlines buys Air Jamaica Publish
Monday, July 06, 2009
(AP) — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Discount carrier Spirit Airlines has reportedly acquired Air Jamaica in a government-led effort to privatize the island's money-losing national airline.The Jamaica Gleaner newspaper says a deal was reached after a ... 

Is Tougher Airport Screening Going Too Far?- Long but worth the read
Monday, July 06, 2009
The Transportation Security Administration has moved beyond just checking for weapons and explosives. It’s now training airport screeners to spot anything suspicious, and then honoring them when searches lead to arrests for crimes like drug ... 

Virgin Atlantic to cut 600 jobs and tenth of services
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Firm announces it will reduce capacity over winter as rival BA asks Acas to mediate in pay and jobs dispute with unions2July 2009 Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to axe almost a tenth of its services this winter with the loss of up to 600 jobs ... 

Flight Diverted After Passenger Gets Naked
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Suspect In Federal Custody Associated Press Writer 2:54 am MDT July 2, 2009ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A passenger stripped naked during a US Airways flight and resisted a flight attendant's efforts to cover him with a blanket before two off-duty law ... 

Girl tells of miraculous escape from air crash
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Thu, Jul 02, 2009THE TEENAGE girl who is the only known survivor of the Comoros plane crash that killed up to 152 people has described how she floated in the Indian Ocean clutching a piece of debris for 12 hours before her rescue.Bahia Bakari, who ... 

Continental, United remain 'confident' in ATI approval
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Wednesday July 1, 2009 Continental Airlines and United Airlines said yesterday that they remain "confident" their application for antitrust immunity will be approved despite the vehement objections raised recently by the US Dept. of Justice."We are ... 

Boeing 787 Delay Gives Airlines Breathing Room
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
July 1, 2009Boeing, red-faced after delaying the test flight of its new Dreamliner 787, may inadvertently have staved off some order deferrals or cancellations by global airlines with sagging traffic.Since the company announced the latest delay last ... 

Airbus could be asked to ground all long-range airliners
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
The Times July 1, 2009Airbus is expected to face calls to ground its worldwide fleet of long-range airliners tomorrow when French accident investigators issue their first account of what caused Air France Flight 447 to crash off Brazil on June 1. It ... 

Bodies found after Yemeni plane crashes
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:26am EDTMORONI (Reuters) - An Airbus A310-300 from Yemen with 153 people on board, including 66 French nationals, crashed into the sea as it approached the Indian Ocean archipelago of Comoros in bad weather early Tuesday, ... 

Fitch downgrades Delta, warns U.S. airlines could default
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Fitch Ratings said it has downgraded Delta Air Lines’ $3.3 billion secured debt and credit line loans because of continued declines in passenger revenue, and warned that rivals United Airlines, American Airlines and US Airways could face bankruptcy ... 

Swine flu’s spread tracked through air travel
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Study suggests just how widely — and quickly — a new disease can spreadThe Associated Press ATLANTA - In a startling measure of just how widely a new disease can spread, researchers accurately plotted swine flu’s course around the world by tracking ... 

Two Tests of Fire for BA
Monday, June 29, 2009
WILLIE WALSH, chief executive of British Airways, is facing a test of fire this week. On Tuesday, he hits a self-imposed deadline to reach agreement with 40,000 workers on major concessions designed to strengthen the airline. He is asking staff to ... 

The Soaring Cost of Car Rentals
Monday, June 29, 2009
NYTWHILE the global recession has sent prices plummeting on airfares, hotels and cruises, it is having the opposite effect on rental cars. In May, the average rate for a weekly airport rental of a compact car booked seven days in advance was ... 

Air passenger revenue falls for seventh month
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tulsa World U.S. airline passenger revenue plunged 26 percent in May compared with May 2008, the seventh straight month in which passenger revenue has fallen from the comparable month last year, said the Air Transport Association. ATA is the trade ... 

Out of business, Clear may sell customer data
Friday, June 26, 2009
But information would have to be used for a Registered Traveler program IDG News Service 06/26/2009 Three days after ceasing operations, owners of the Clear airport security screening service acknowledged that their database of sensitive customer ... 

American, United Raise Fares $20 in Second Increase This Month
Friday, June 26, 2009
(Bloomberg) -- American Airlines and United Airlines raised most domestic fares by as much as $20 for a round trip, the second increase in as many weeks, as they try to take advantage of peak U.S. summer travel season demand. AMR Corp.’s American ... 

Demise of Clear could be opening for Vigilant
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Jacksonville Business JournalThe parent of shuttered paid airport security lane operator Clear will not give refunds to its more than 200,000 customers.On its Web site, Verified Identity Pass Inc. blamed its financial condition for its inability to ... 

Rapidly expanding Republic to acquire Midwest Airlines
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Thursday June 25, 2009 Republic Airways Holdings continued its shopping spree by acquiring Midwest Airlines in a deal announced late Tuesday, the same day it said it would buy Frontier Airlines.The Midwest transaction, subject to appropriate ... 

Lufthansa Capacity Cuts to Total 25 Planes Grounded, Chief Says
Thursday, June 25, 2009
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- Deutsche Lufthansa AG said its capacity cuts this year will amount to a total 25 planes taken out of service in an effort to reduce costs. The airline will ground five planes on its European route network as of July and two ... 

Republic To Buy Frontier In Bankruptcy Exit
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Bankrupt US regional carrier Frontier Airlines has reached a deal to sell itself to Republic Airways for USD$108.75 million so that it can exit bankruptcy protection.The companies said Monday that Republic would sponsor Frontier's bankruptcy ... 

TSA's express security grounded
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
USA TODAY More than 250,000 frequent fliers who pay $200 a year to speed through airport security lines lost that privilege Monday when a company that runs the expedited lines went out of business.Verified Identity Pass, which operates its Clear ... 

CHRONOLOGY-Boeing's 787 still stuck on the ground
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
(Reuters) - Boeing Co (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) delayed its new 787 Dreamliner for the fifth time on Tuesday, just a week before its first test flight, saying it needs to strengthen the side panels near where the wing joins the ... 

United Airlines says it needs to furlough another 600 flight
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
United furloughs another 600 flight attendantsJune 22, 2009(AP) — attendants this fall because of the slow economy.United spokeswoman Megan McCarthy says another factor is lower-than-usual turnover from retirements or resignations.Last year, United ... 

Clear to Cease Operations: Flo as well
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
At 11:00 p.m. PST today, Clear will cease operations. Clear's parent company, Verified Identity Pass, Inc. has been unable to negotiate an agreement with its senior creditor to continue operations.After today, Clear lanes will be ... 

Air France "black box" signals located - report
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:26am EDT PARIS, June 23 (Reuters) - Signals from the flight data recorders of the Air France airliner that crashed into the Atlantic killing all 228 people on board have been located, Le Monde newspaper said on its website on ... 

Airlines Renew Call For Rules On Oil Speculators
Monday, June 22, 2009
US airlines, fed up with volatility in oil prices, are renewing pressure on the government to curb market speculation.Oil prices, up 115 percent from a January low, directly influence jet fuel prices. Surging oil prices can be catastrophic for an ... 

Airlines add fees - and some fees on top of fees
Monday, June 22, 2009
The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — As if charging $15 to check a bag weren't enough, two airlines are asking for $5 more beginning this summer if you pay at the check-in counter — a fee on top of a fee.Of course, you could always pay your baggage ... 

BA considering sale of subsidiary
Monday, June 22, 2009
Beleaguered airline British Airways is considering selling its OpenSkies subsidiary only a year after it acquired it, it has been reported.The airline, which last week asked its staff to consider working for free some weeks, is believed to be ... 

fare boost of $20 finally sticks for Delta, other big airlines
Friday, June 19, 2009
Bloomberg NewsDelta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and other major U.S. carriers raised fares $20 round trip in the first successful price increase for most domestic routes this year.The higher prices, initiated separately on June 10 by Delta and US ... 

Air France-KLM may cut a further 3,000 jobs: CEO
Friday, June 19, 2009
June 19, 2009PARIS -- Air France-KLM, Europe's biggest airline, may need to cut a further 3,000 jobs but only through natural attrition, its chief executive said on Friday.Asked to comment on a report in French daily Le Parisien that Air France ... 

Transatlantic traffic needs cutting - Schumacher
Friday, June 19, 2009
Travel Management Prices "too low" for 10% margin The number of transatlantic flights needs to be cut by between 10-20% if airlines are to make a profit, Bob Schumacher, Continental Airlines' sales director for the UK and Ireland, said .Mr ... 

What You Can Learn from the Airlines- An Excellent Read
Thursday, June 18, 2009
By Michael Bell The burdens they operate under are more extreme than those most businesses face—so they present a perfect opportunity to study and be preparedThe airline business is truly the school of hard knocks. There is always something—high ... 

BA sees blue sky as pilots swap shares for pay cuts
Thursday, June 18, 2009
From The Times June 18, 2009 British Airways pilots have agreed to take a bet on the prosperity of their company by accepting shares worth £13 million as part of a deal to save the airline £26 million a year. The arrangement is part of a draft ... 

United's alliance with Continental hits turbulence
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Chicago Business(AP) — Continental Airlines' bid to work closely with United Airlines and others on trans-Atlantic service has hit a new snag, with the Justice Department seeking to review the plan.The Transportation Department gave preliminary ... 

No new clues on causes of Air France crash
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:32am EDT PARIS, June 17 (Reuters) - French investigators have no further clues on what caused the crash of an Air France (AIRF.PA) jetliner in the Atlantic two weeks ago, the head of France's investigation agency said on ... 

British Airways unions reject 'no pay' call
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
June 17, 2009Hit hard by the global economic slowdown, the airline's boss has called on staff to work without pay for up to a monthTom Bawden Unions reacted angrily yesterday after British Airways asked its 40,000 staff to work without pay for up to ... 

Rewrite Needed on Hours flown by Pilots
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
June 17, 2009 The crash near Buffalo of a commuter plane operated by Colgan Air earlier this year killed 50 people and revealed troubling gaps in the nation’s air-safety regulations. Federal officials need to rewrite the decades-old rules that ... 

Travel Insurance and Swine Flu: Think You’re Covered? Think Again.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Classification of H1N1 swine flu as a “pandemic” may change your travel insurance coverage if you bought it — and not in your favor. Many policies exclude any coverage for pandemics.It’s one more example of how little coverage you sometimes get with ... 

Court Refuses to Block New Jet Routes in Northeast
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
NEW YORK -- A plan to modernize jet routes in the country's most congested airspace has cleared a key legal hurdle.A federal court in Washington has rejected a group of lawsuits challenging the Federal Aviation Administration's plan to alter the ... 

Business travel cuts accelerate
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
The cutting back of business travel has accelerated in recent months, according to a report by KDS. The company, which provides travel and expense management systems, surveyed the opinions of 435 business travellers worldwide in May and found the ... 

Aer Lingus 'right-sizing' plans include 25% long-haul winter capacity cut
Monday, June 15, 2009
Monday June 15, 2009 Aer Lingus said it has offered pilots and cabin crew unpaid leave, will cut long-haul winter seat capacity by about 25% for 2009-10 compared to the 2008-09 winter and also will trim short-haul capacity at Belfast and Dublin ... 

China Eastern, Shanghai Air Agree Major Merger Terms
Monday, June 15, 2009
China Eastern Airlines and its smaller rival Shanghai Airlines have reached agreement in principle on major issues for a merger, a senior airline executive said.China Eastern's Chairman Liu Shaoyong told reporters on the sidelines of a shareholders' ... 

As Air France flight failed, chaos likely in cockpit
Monday, June 15, 2009
Pilots would have scrambled as alarms, flashing lights signaled breakdowns PARIS -- The first sign of trouble was a glitch that appeared in the air speed sensors.Inside the sleek cockpit of Air France 447, according to French aviation experts, the ... 

Health Officials Declare Flu Pandemic
Friday, June 12, 2009
GENEVA -- The World Health Organization has told its member nations it is declaring an H1N1 flu pandemic -- the first in 41 years.The move came Thursday as infections climbed in the United States, Europe, Australia, South America and elsewhere. In a ... 

Aer Lingus To Drop US Routes
Friday, June 12, 2009
June 12, 2009Irish airline Aer Lingus will announce on Friday that it is cutting several routes to the United States next winter and possibly indefinitely, the Irish Times newspaper reported.A spokeswoman for Aer Lingus declined to comment.Aer ... 

U.S. airlines plan further capacity cuts
Friday, June 12, 2009
* More capacity reductions set at Delta, American Airlines* Rising fuel prices add to pressure on carriers ATLANTA/NEW YORK-- (Reuters) - Two major U.S. airlines, Delta Air Lines Inc and American Airlines ,will slash capacity this year as the ... 

BA's Walsh pledges to avoid bankruptcy, threatens OpenSkies shutdown
Friday, June 12, 2009
British Airways CEO Willie Walsh is persisting with his message that "our business is under threat," and while promising that he "intends to do everything possible to ensure we don't become the next [General Motors]," which filed for bankruptcy ... 

With HRG's David Radcliffe
Friday, June 12, 2009
- Revenue fell 8.5 percent and underlying operating profit dropped by £4.1 million for HRG in the second half of its fiscal year, which ended 31 March, the company announced last month. HRG said it incurred £6.9 million in restructuring costs but ... 

U.S. airlines plan further capacity cuts
Friday, June 12, 2009
* More capacity reductions set at Delta, American Airlines* Rising fuel prices add to pressure on carriers ATLANTA/NEW YORK-- (Reuters) - Two major U.S. airlines, Delta Air Lines Inc and American Airlines ,will slash capacity this year as the ... 

US Airways CEO calls for more consolidation
Thursday, June 11, 2009
The Associated Press NEW YORK — US Airways Group Inc. Chief Executive Doug Parker said Wednesday the airline industry needs to get much smaller to stay viable, and consolidation is one of the keys to bringing the sector back to ... 

Air France CEO 'not convinced' sensors cause crash
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Air France's chief executive says he is "not convinced" that faulty speed monitors caused the crash of Flight 447.Pierre-Henri Gourgeon told journalists on Thursday that replacement external speed monitors — or Pitot tubes — for jet ... 

New Signs That Air France Jet Broke Up in Flight
Thursday, June 11, 2009
— Two pieces of evidence have emerged that lend new credence to the theory that the Air France jet that crashed more than a week ago broke up in flight. The Brazilian Air Force released information on Tuesday night showing ... 

UAL debt downgraded on money worries
Thursday, June 11, 2009
— Fitch Ratings downgraded UAL Corp.’s debt ratings amid growing concerns that weak air travel, especially among business travelers, could further squeeze the airline’s dwindling cash reserves.Like most other big carriers, the ... 

British Airways pays its cabin crew twice as much as Virgin
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
From The TimesJune 10, 2009 British Airways is paying its cabin crew and pilots up to twice as much as rival airlines, prompting the carrier to demand significant cuts from its staff.Data from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) shows for the first ... 

Mayrhuber: LH revenue to fall 20% but no deferments planned
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Wednesday June 10, 2009 Lufthansa Chairman and CEO Wolfgang Mayrhuber said beside the IATA annual general meeting in Kuala Lumpur that the group expects around a 10% decline in passenger numbers this year and a drop in revenue of some 20%."I guess ... 

Air France to replace speed sensors
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
PARIS (Reuters) - Air France has said all its flights using long-haul Airbus jets will be equipped immediately with new speed sensors after last week's disaster over the Atlantic, a pilots' union said on Tuesday.The pitot tubes that gauge speed have ... 

Brazil Recovers 41 Bodies, Air France Plane Wreckage
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
(Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s military has recovered 41 bodies from the Air France plane that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean last week, and started transporting some of the remains to an island off the country’s northeast coast. The military released a ... 

American Airlines, British Airways hope to begin cooperation on trans-Atlantic flights by 2010
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — American Airlines and British Airways voiced confidence Monday of winning approval from U.S. and European authorities to allow them to cooperate on trans-Atlantic flights by 2010.American Airlines is seeking immunity ... 

Birds and Planes, on Separate Paths
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
June 9, 2009 WASHINGTON — Airports already bulldoze bird nests and send dogs to chase off flocks, but engineers are trying new technologies to scare away birds in flight, including using landing lights as strobe lights, the vice chairman of the ... 

Fears of strike action as BA tells cabin crew 2,000 jobs must go
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
The TimesJune 9, 2009 Holidaymakers and business travellers could face a summer of disruption after British Airways told its cabin crew that it wants to cut 2,000 jobs, leading to fears that the airline could be hit by a series of strikes. It is ... 

15 More bodies found in Air France crash
Monday, June 08, 2009
Mon Jun 8, 2009 8:58am BST RECIFE, Brazil/PARIS (Reuters) - Searchers found 15 more bodies from a crashed Air France jet on Sunday and retrieved a large amount of debris from the plane that plunged into the Atlantic ocean in the worst air disaster ... 

Global airline losses to hit $9 bln in 2009: IATA
Monday, June 08, 2009
On Monday June 8, 2009, 5:18 am EDT - Global airlines are likely to lose $9 billion this year, the International Air Transport Association said on Monday, nearly double its estimate of just three months ago, as rising fuel prices and weak demand ... 

Airline execs say industry outlook still grim
Monday, June 08, 2009
- Demand for air travel could decline further despite signs of a more stable global economy, and prospects of a recovery this year look slim, industry executives said at a meeting of the world's airlines on Sunday.Cargo demand may have stabilized, ... 

Air France jet was flying too slowly
Friday, June 05, 2009
* Le Monde says Air France plane was flying too slowly* Spanish pilot reports seeing flash in the sky* French military says crash remains a mystery( PARIS, - The Air France jet that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on Monday was flying too slowly ... 

IATA: First-quarter losses at $3.3 billion; full-year 'record decline' seen in cargo revenue
Friday, June 05, 2009
Fifty airlines that so far have reported first-quarter financial results have posted a combined $3.3 billion net loss for the period, IATA reported yesterday, also noting that revenue from cargo is expected "to show a record ... 

Delta unveils Caribbean expansion plans
Friday, June 05, 2009
Delta will launch daily service from New York Kennedy to Haiti on June 20 and plans to spread its wings in the Caribbean region for the peak winter season."Our schedules call for a 24% increase in Caribbean frequencies for the coming winter season ... 

New Air France debris found, explosion unlikely
Thursday, June 04, 2009
* Debris pattern could indicate midair breakup* Brazil defense minister says explosion unlikely* Air France confirms recent bomb threat on a flight ( FERNANDO DE NORONHA, Brazil,--- Search crews flying over the Atlantic found debris from a crashed ... 

Boeing Inching Towards First 787 Flight
Thursday, June 04, 2009
June 4, 2009Dogged by production delays and a sagging global economy, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner finally appears set for its first flight, an event that could shape the future of Boeing and commercial aviation itself.The carbon composite aircraft -- ... 

United asks Boeing, Airbus to bid for 150 planes
Thursday, June 04, 2009
* Order for 150 new planes* Could be worth more than $10 bln June 4 (Reuters) - UAL Corp's (UAUA.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) United Airlines has asked Boeing Co (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) and Airbus (EAD.PA: Quote, ... 

Ryanair swaggers on as rivals predict doomsday
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
* Says "terrible" winter will play into its hands* Ryanair CEO says could bid for Lufthansa* Ryanair upbeat on outlook despite first loss in 20 years* BA CEO warns of "fight for survival"* Virgin Atlantic owner says a major U.S. airline will fail ... 

Brazil navy races to Air France wreckage
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Wed Jun 3, 2009 8:21am BSTRIO DE JANEIRO --- Brazilian navy divers rushed on Wednesday to reach the wreckage of an Air France jet and start pulling debris from the Atlantic Ocean, where the plane with 228 people went down in the airline's worst ... 

Delta postpones Kenya flights indefinitely
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
NAIROBI, - U.S. carrier Delta Air Lines (DAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) postponed indefinitely on Tuesday flights to Kenya after failing to get U.S. government approval to fly to east Africa's biggest economy.The inaugural Delta ... 

British Airways CEO encouraged by Delta-Air France immunity
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
British Airways CEO Willie Walsh, a vocal proponent of allowing greater coordination among members of the Oneworld airline alliance ... 

Southwest finds new revenue sources
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Southwest Airlines raised certain baggage charges and will begin allowing pets onboard for a fee as it looks for new revenue streams. ... 

The Top 10 ultra-luxury cruise accommodation
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Choosing a cruise cabin has become an increasingly complex process, as cruise lines compete to offer an ever-bewildering selection of accommodation with more bells and whistles ... 

Hilton Hotels picks Fairfax County for new HQ
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Hilton Hotels Corp. has settled on Fairfax County as the destination for its new headquarters. ... 

US Airways charging for pillows, blankets
Thursday, February 05, 2009
US Airways announced today it will begin charging for pillows and blankets in-flight for domestic coach passengers on Feb. 16. ... 

Fourth day of snow disrupts UK travel
Thursday, February 05, 2009
The return of heavy snowfall to central England and other parts of the UK disrupted road and air travel on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day ... 

United says passenger traffic off nearly 11% in January
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
United Airlines said January passenger traffic declined 10.9 percent from a year earlier, reflecting the economic slowdown as well as capacity cuts ... 

U.K. Snow Storms May Return to London After Hitting East, North
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Eastern England and Scotland were blanketed with up to 20 centimeters (8 inches) of snow last night ... 

Korean Air posts $1.4 billion full-year loss
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Korean Air reported a full-year 2008 net loss of KRW1.96 trillion ($1.4 billion), reversed from a net profit of KRW11.1 billion in 2007 ... 

Virgin America reports $175.4 million deficit through first nine months of 2008
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Having lost a bid to receive confidential treatment for financial and traffic information that it is required to file with the US Dept. of Transportation as a certificated carrier ... 

Icy Britain braced for second blast of snow
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
An icy night and forecasts of more heavy snow disrupted airports and schools across the country for a second day on Tuesday with hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled ... 

Air France To Cut Capacity As Traffic Growth Slows
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
French carrier Air France expects to cut capacity by between 1 and 2 percent in the coming summer season, it said on Monday ... 

Qantas aims for better customer service with $10m training centre
Friday, January 30, 2009
QANTAS is about to send 18,000 staff, from the chief executive down, back to school as part of a massive push to boost customer service standards ... 

United, others get serious about clean planes
Friday, January 30, 2009
he United Airlines jumbo jet was on the ground at O'Hare International Airport after a flight from Hong Kong ... 

Lufthansa Eyes Acquisitions During Crisis
Friday, January 30, 2009
Lufthansa still plans to invest in acquisitions to be ahead of the game when the global economic crisis ends ... 

Lufthansa Italia launches 'small' but flexible
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Lufthansa Italia took to the skies yesterday with a panoramic flight over the Alps that followed a ceremony christening of its first two A319s ... 

France braced for mass strikes
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Hundreds of thousands of French workers are to stage a one-day national strike today ... 

Heathrow third runway vote passed
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Plans to build a third runway at Heathrow have narrowly survived a Commons vote in the face of a substantial backbench Labour rebellion. ... 

SIA cuts all business class flights to US
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) ultra non-stop flights to Los Angeles and New York are the latest victim of the global travel turndown. ... 

Cabin crew go on strike
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
FLIGHT attendants at Germany's largest airline, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, walked off the job on Wednesday to press their demands for a 15 per cent pay increase ... 

Delta: Biggest travel declines at Detroit, Cincinnati airports
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Delta Air Lines reported yesterday that demand for air travel has dropped most at Detroit Metro Airport and at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport ... 

Europe feels US financial crisis in absence of American visitors
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
American Express has shuttered two decades-old offices in major tourist cities ... 

Commercial operations to close at Palmdale Regional Airport
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
In the wake of United's departure, Los Angeles World Airports officials say it no longer makes sense to operate the airport. ... 

EU To Investigate Lufthansa, Brussels Air Deal
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
European antitrust authorities on Monday launched an investigation into Lufthansa's proposed takeover of smaller Belgian rival Brussels Airlines because of competition concerns ... 

Airbus A380 is a mixed blessing for LAX
Monday, January 26, 2009
The immense plane causes problems at L.A.'s airport, but in the world of aviation, bigger is considered better, so LAX copes. ... 

Economy leads to early departure for 500 American pilots
Monday, January 26, 2009
The stock market's collapse prompted an unusually large number of American Airlines pilots, about 500, to retire last year, most departing before age 60 ... 

British Airways adds OnAir to London City-JFK all-business service
Monday, January 26, 2009
The onboard cellphone community was lifted today when British Airways said it would introduce the OnAir service on one of its operations. ... 

American to deploy 757s on transatlantic flights
Friday, January 23, 2009
Oneworld member American Airlines intends to upgrade 18 domestic Boeing 757-200s and transfer them to transatlantic service ... 

Lufthansa Cabin Crew Strike Has Limited Impact
Friday, January 23, 2009
Lufthansa has cancelled only two flights out of its main Frankfurt hub amid a three-hour warning strike by flight attendants ... 

Southwest Airlines reports 4Q loss
Friday, January 23, 2009
Southwest Airlines Co. said Thursday that it lost money in the fourth quarter of last year as its fuel-hedging strategy, brilliant when oil prices were rising ... 

DNATA again increases HRG stake
Thursday, January 22, 2009
DNATA Group, a member of the Emirates Group, has again increased its stake in the UK-based global travel management company Hogg Robinson Group ... 

EU Wants Airlines In Post-Kyoto Pact
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The European Union will call next week for airlines to be included in a planned successor to the Kyoto pact ... 

UAL net loss widens; 1,000 more jobs to be cut
Thursday, January 22, 2009
United Airlines parent UAL Corp. on Wednesday said it lost $1.3 billion in the fourth quarter because of operating losses and fuel-price bets that turned sour as oil prices fell ... 

Thai Air, Hurt By Airport Trouble, Seeks USD$974 Mln
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Thai Airways said on Wednesday it was seeking nearly USD$1 billion in funding after the closure of airports by political protests ... 

AF KLM forecasts third-quarter operating loss
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Air France KLM warned that its operating result in the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31 "likely" will be negative, although it said the full-year result "should remain positive." ... 

United Loss Widens On Volatile Fuel Prices
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
United Airlines parent UAL on Wednesday said its quarterly net loss widened on erosion in the value of its fuel hedges as oil prices dropped ... 

Airport Check-in: Washington, D.C., gears up for inauguration
Monday, January 19, 2009
Transportation officials in the Washington, D.C., area are making changes to accommodate massive crowds expected to arrive and depart this ... 

Ryanair willing to raise EI offer but wants quick resolution
Monday, January 19, 2009
Ryanair is willing to raise its offer for rival Aer Lingus though it warned it will not engage in a lengthy regulatory clearance process ... 

Obama to use vintage rail car for trip to inauguration
Monday, January 19, 2009
The rail car President-elect Barack Obama will ride to Washington for his inauguration ... 

Airbus tops Boeing with 777 net orders in 2008
Friday, January 16, 2009
Airbus booked 777 net aircraft orders in 2008, topping Boeing's 662 net orders, but like its rival reported a significant drop-off from the previous year ... 

Third Heathrow runway approved with green conditions; 2015-20 targeted
Friday, January 16, 2009
Ending six years of public debate, the UK government approved construction of a third runway ... 

All escape controlled ditching of US Airways A320
Friday, January 16, 2009
All 150 passengers and five crew evacuated successfully from a US Airways A320 that executed an emergency water landing in the Hudson River ... 

Airbus begins construction on A350 FAL, promises 2013 delivery
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Airbus began construction on the A350 XWB final assembly line in Toulouse yesterday... ... 

No Reset For 2009 Travel Budgets
Thursday, January 15, 2009
All signs are pointing to a corporate travel budget hangover that will last well into 2009. ... 

US DOT gives airlines until Feb. 2 to surrender LaGuardia slots
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The US Dept. of Transportation yesterday issued its final order for alleviating congestion at New York LaGuardia... ... 

China stimulus must not erode competition
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
China should be careful not to use its current efforts to stimulate the economy as a means to give domestic industry an unfair advantage over competitors... ... 

Pittsburgh Airport transforms as traffic continues to drop
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
There's good news and bad news about Pittsburgh International Airport. ... 

Lufthansa Has Alitalia Partner Offer
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Milan Mayor Letizia Moratti said Monday that airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG [...] is ready with an offer to partner Alitalia SpA ... ... 

Aging Controllers, Lax Rules Trouble FAA
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
One of the federal agencies that will need President-elect Barack Obama's attention will be the Federal Aviation Administration ... 

Spain's high-speed trains win over fed-up flyers
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Spain's sleek new high-speed trains have stolen hundreds of thousands of passengers from airlines over the last year.. ... 

Business concerned at new US visa rules
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The US government has reiterated advice that travellers to the US risk being turned back at airports unless they have complied with new permit regulations ... 

Virgin Nigeria suspends flights to Britain, South Africa
Monday, January 12, 2009
Nigerian flag carrier Virgin Nigeria has said it will suspend its loss-making long haul flights to Britain and South Africa in order to focus on its domestic and regional operations within West Africa ... 

A reborn Alitalia flies into troubled skies
Monday, January 12, 2009
The airline's name is unchanged. The flight attendants will not be sporting new uniforms. It is not even getting a new logo. ... 

Long-lasting Fare Sales Hint At US Airline Gloom
Monday, January 12, 2009
Post-holiday fare sales offered by US airlines are scheduled to last much longer than usual this year.. ... 

Boeing Plane Orders Fall 53 Percent, Lags Airbus
Friday, January 09, 2009
Boeing took orders for 662 commercial planes last year, a 53 percent drop from 2007... ... 

Virgin Atlantic to drop Upper-Class fares by 40%
Friday, January 09, 2009
Upper Class fares on Virgin Atlantic are to fall by up to 40% and rumours are that British Airways could follow. ... 

Air France-KLM passes Lufthansa for Alitalia stake
Friday, January 09, 2009
Air France-KLM is poised to buy a strategic stake in the new Alitalia, fending off a challenge from arch-rival Lufthansa to establish a foothold in the lucrative Italian air-cargo market ... 

Cathay faces $1bn fuel deal loss
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Shares in Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific have dropped sharply after it warned it could lose almost $1bn after misjudging the direction of fuel costs ... 

Ryanair files complaint over Aer Lingus comments
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Irish airline Ryanair said on Wednesday it had filed a complaint with the regulator over comments made by its rival Aer Lingus which once again rejected the carrier's 750 million euros (673.8 million pound) bid ... 

Secure Flight Set For 2009 Takeoff
Thursday, January 08, 2009
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration this month is putting some finishing touches on its next-generation passenger prescreening system... ... 

US Planes Full In December Despite Economic Woes
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Downsizing at major US airlines kept planes full during the winter holidays despite weaker travel demand in a sagging economy.. ... 

Alitalia to partner with Air France-KLM
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
The reborn Italian air line Alitalia is set to sell 25 percent of its shares to Air France-KLM, sources said Tuesday. ... 

Before bag checks in, scales must check out
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
It's one of those hassles of modern-day travel: You plunk your suitcase on the airline's scale and hope it's not too heavy ... 

Local hotel sales down 71% in 2008
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
The local hotel investment market has gone into a deep freeze amid a dearth of financing for acquisitions and a deteriorating profit outlook for hotels ... 

US State Department official travel advisory
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
London is a dangerous place for travelers says US State Department ... 

Fliers Saw Longer Delays in 2008
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
The year will most likely be remembered as the moment when airlines slapped fees on everything from baggage service to exit-row seats... ... 

Lufthansa business class flights booming
Monday, January 05, 2009
German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG has launched all-business class nonstop winter service between Boston and Munich with surprising success ... 

Air France Beating Tough Odds For Alitalia
Monday, January 05, 2009
Air France-KLM enters 2009 in prime position to clinch a fierce battle for a stake in Alitalia as the Italian carrier crawls toward its planned rebirth as a smaller, private airline in just over 10 days ... 

Pared down airlines plot course back to profitability
Monday, January 05, 2009
Few decisions have been more perplexing for airline executives than weighing how many aeroplanes to fly ... ... 

Can Obama Make Airlines, Unions Get Along?
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Labor issues will take center stage in the airline industry in 2009, with conflicts simmering at most major carriers. ... 

United Pilots: Leadership Void Costly for UAL in 2008 Say the Pilot's Union
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Pilots for United Airlines said today that under CEO Glenn Tilton's watch, United Airlines in 2008 clearly failed in its efforts to regain its former stature as the world's preeminent airline ... 

Delta becomes world's largest airline
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
It started in 1926 with two rented, open-cockpit biplanes that carried air mail from the Twin Cities to Chicago ... 

Plunging value of fliers' miles saps loyalty
Monday, December 29, 2008
Delta, Virgin America are launching tweaked programs to rebuild relationship with customers. ... 

The five most significant airline stories of 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
In reviewing the past year in the travel world, the challenge isn't so much finding stories that deserve a moment's recollection and reflection ... 

Air Canada borrows another $98-million to find blue skies
Monday, December 29, 2008
With profitability eroding as demand slides, Air Canada has received a $98-million loan from General Electric Capital Corp... ... 

Aeroflot Sees Record 2009 Profits
Friday, December 26, 2008
Russia's flag carrier Aeroflot said on Thursday it hoped to boost profit to about 9.3 billion roubles (USD$328.3 million) in 2009 ... 

Market for Corporate Jets Goes Into Free-Fall
Friday, December 26, 2008
The automaker is dumping its corporate jets into what some participants say is the worst market they have ever seen ... 

More turbulence ahead, warns Carty
Friday, December 26, 2008
Donald Carty, chairman of Virgin american and Toronto-based Porter Airlines, spoke with Scott Deveau by telephone from his home in Dallas, Tex ... 

Air NZ says Boeing 787 now delayed to 2013
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Air New Zealand (AIR.NZ) will have to wait another year to take delivery of its first Boeing (BA.N) 787 Dreamliner plane, and is still chasing compensation from the plane maker ... 

A look back at 2008: Fuel, fees and fear made it a year to forget
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
There's no way to prettify it: 2008 has been an annus horribilis, probably the worst economic mess since the Great Depression of the 1930s ... 

Brussels looks to redefine itself ahead of LH acquisition, Star entry
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Brussels Airlines is considering repositioning itself again as a full-fledged network airline and reintroducing a business class on its European network.. ... 

Aer Lingus Rejects Ryanair Bid, Forecasts Profits
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Irish airline Aer Lingus pledged to make a small profit in 2008 and 2009 as it set out its case against the EUR750 million euro (USD$1 billion) takeover bid from Ryanair ... 

Lufthansa's Price For Austrian Airlines Increased
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Austria's Takeover Commission has set the price Lufthansa will offer shareholders in Austrian Airlines at 4.49 euros per share, slightly more than indicated earlier.. ... 

Hungary Airport Unions To Protest At German Embassy
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Striking unions at Budapest Airport demonstrated outside the German embassy on Monday morning ... ... 

Setback for BA Atlantic alliance hopes
Monday, December 22, 2008
British Airways' hopes of creating a powerful transatlantic alliance with American Airlines and Spain's Iberia were set back at the weekend after US regulators demanded further details ... 

Dreamliner is key for Boeing as industry faces possible downturn
Monday, December 22, 2008
While the year ahead for the broad economy looks frightening, the aerospace sector should fare better than most in 2009 ... 

United starts service to Moscow and Geneva from Dulles
Monday, December 22, 2008
Washington Dulles service to Moscow is planned for a March 29, 2009 startup ... 

Travel spending posts largest drop since 2001
Friday, December 19, 2008
Spending on travel and tourism declined sharply in the third quarter, marking the largest drop since 2001, the U.S. government said Wednesday ... 

From BA on Reducing Fuel Surcharges
Friday, December 19, 2008
We are decreasing our fuel surcharge by as much as a third on longhaul services from today, December 18, 2008 ... 

United Alirlines to face competition from Delta on Australian flights
Friday, December 19, 2008
United Airlines is about to face fierce new competition on flights from the U.S. to Australia... ... 

Congress Seeks Funding for High-Speed Rail Service From D.C. to N.Y.C.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) authored a bill calling for high-speed rail service from Washington to New York City and in 10 other U.S. rail corridors ... 

Boeing, Airbus Seen Facing Mass Order Deferrals
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Boeing and Airbus could see up to 70 percent of the planes in their order book pushed back by struggling airlines as the global economic crisis puts a strangle hold on the recently booming travel industry ... 

Airline employment fell 5.7 percent in October
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The nation's airlines cut jobs by 5.7 percent in October to the lowest total since 1993 as they operated fewer flights than a year ago... ... 

Malaysia Airlines In Talks With Qantas, Others
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Malaysia Airlines said on Tuesday it is in talks with several airlines including Australia's Qantas Airways for possible tie-ups. ... 

Winter Storm Will Affect Flights in the Northeast Through Wednesday
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Customers traveling to impacted cities may reschedule without penalty; continental.com provides latest flight information and operations summary ... 

Continental advises travelers to postpone trips to Northeast
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Continental Airlines says travelers scheduled on flights into or out of the Northeast may want to delay starting their trip. ... 

Traveling green becoming a big issue for businesses
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
If you're flying to a holiday get-together, here are some tips from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration to help speed your way through airport security ... 

British Airways open to Alitalia alliance
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
British Airways (BAY.L: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) is open to a commercial alliance with a revamped Alitalia SpA... ... 

Fuel surcharges being scaled back but not across the board
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
With a steady drop in the price of fuel, some travel retailers are beginning to lower fuel surcharges. ... 

Lufthansa Resumes Talks To Buy SAS Stake
Monday, December 15, 2008
Lufthansa has resumed talks on buying a stake in Scandinavian airline SAS, German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung said, citing industry sources ... 

Delta to Introduce WiFi on Some Shuttle Flights
Monday, December 15, 2008
Delta Air Lines plans to begin offering wireless Internet service tomorrow on board half of its shuttle flights between Washington's Reagan National... ... 

Italian fast rail link to squeeze Alitalia
Monday, December 15, 2008
The age of long-distance high speed rail travel finally arrived in Italy at the weekend, with the new link between Milan and Bologna set to challengeAlitalia... ... 

Air France-KLM Complains Over Austrian Air Sale
Friday, December 12, 2008
Air France-KLM registered a complaint to the European Union on Thursday over Austria's plans to sell its national airline to German carrier Lufthansa... ... 

Boeing Announces Further 787 Delay
Friday, December 12, 2008
Boeing's nightmare with its 787 Dreamliner continued as it pushed back its schedule for the fourth time on Thursday... ... 

Alitalia Investor Group Buys Smaller Rival Air One
Friday, December 12, 2008
Alitalia's smaller rival Air One agreed on Thursday to sell its operations to the consortium buying Italy's flagship carrier... ... 

Virgin Atlantic In Talks With Lufthansa About Bmi
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Virgin Atlantic, which is interested in buying bmi, said it is in talks with the British airline's majority owner, Lufthansa about the future of the airline ... 

Alitalia Needs Alliance, Not Shareholder - PM
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Wednesday he favoured Alitalia striking a commercial deal with a foreign competitor rather than giving it an equity stake ... 

No Reset For 2009 Travel Budgets
Thursday, December 11, 2008
All signs are pointing to a corporate travel budget hangover that will last well into 2009. Unlike in previous years, many companies won't reverse year-end cutbacks and recharge travel budgets.. ... 

Delta President Bastian: Carrier to turn profit in '09
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Delta Air Lines Inc. will be profitable in 2009 -- despite slacking demand and recession -- thanks in part to falling fuel prices.. ... 

China enourages airlines to shelve plane orders
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
China's aviation regulator is encouraging airlines to cancel or postpone plane deliveries due in 2009 as a slowing economy curbs demand for air travel ... 

Pilots Complain the A380 Is Too Quiet for Sleeping
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The last thing you'd expect to hear from anyone who's flown recently is that planes are too quiet... ... 

Boeing set to announce new 787 delays
Friday, December 05, 2008
Boeing Co is expected to announce further delays to its new 787 Dreamliner next week.. ... 

British Air, Qantas Merger May Win Plane Discounts
Friday, December 05, 2008
A proposed merger between British Airways Plc and Qantas Airways Ltd. would help the combined carrier win larger discounts from Airbus SAS and Boeing Co.. ... 

India puts airports on hijacking alert
Friday, December 05, 2008
India has put all of its major airports on high alert following warnings of possible attacks using hijacked airlines, officials said. ... 

Major airlines report declines in traffic
Thursday, December 04, 2008
American Airlines, US Airways and Southwest Airlines all reported traffic declines last month. ... 

India fears more terror strikes, as airports put on high alert
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Last week's attacks left two hotels and a Jewish centre, Nariman House devastated ... 

Lufthansa Bids EU391 Million for Austrian Airlines
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Deutsche Lufthansa AG [...] said it's bidding as much as 391 million euros ($494 million) to buy Austrian Airlines AG in a move to add destinations in central and eastern Europe. ... 

Australia Open To BA/Qantas Merger, Not Takeover
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Australia said it is open to a USD$5.9 billion merger between Qantas Airways and British Airways as long as it's not a takeover.. ... 

Thai Protesters Lift Airport Siege, First Flight Lands
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Thailand's main international airport, Suvarnabhumi, should be back to normal in two days ... 

Italy's Sale Of Alitalia To CAI Delayed To Jan 12
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
The Italian government wants the sale of Alitalia SpA [...] to investor group Compagnia Aerea Italiana, or CAI, to be completed by Jan. 12... ... 

Funds Delay Holds Up Alitalia Deal Closure
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
The closing of the sale of Alitalia's best assets has been delayed because the CAI investors' consortium is unable to raise and deliver the funds before December 12 ... 

Highs and Lows at Heathrow, JFK Terminals
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
It's good news when the two most-congested airports in the world open new passenger terminals, replacing overcrowded, tattered buildings ... 

Boeing Engineers Approve Work Contract
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Boeing's second-largest union voted on Monday to approve the company's four year contract offer... ... 

Ryanair Makes New, Half-Price Bid For Aer Lingus
Monday, December 01, 2008
Ryanair, Europe's largest low-cost airline, on Monday offered to buy Irish rival Aer Lingus for EUR750 million euros... ... 

Delta To Seek Changes To Boeing Orders
Monday, December 01, 2008
Delta Air Lines, which bought Northwest Airlines in October, plans to seek significant changes to aircraft orders both carriers had placed individually with Boeing ... 

SAfrica's SAA reaches deal with union, strike off
Monday, December 01, 2008
State-owned South African Airways [SAA.UL] said late on Sunday the labour union had called off a strike after the two parties reached agreement over the outsourcing of the carrier's call centre staff ... 

Airbus Ready To Cut Output, Boost Financing
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Airbus is ready to cut output for the first time since the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States if the global financial crisis continues to spiral ... 

AirTran's Future Improves After Painful Struggles
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
AirTran Airways [...] seems to have found its way out of the woods and may be positioned for profits in 2009. ... 

Australia's Qantas cuts profit forecast, capacity
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Qantas Airways Ltd [...], Australia's flag carrier, slashed its 2009 profit forecast and said it would further cut capacity due to shrinking demand as the global financial crisis bites ... 

Air China Fuel Hedging Losses Rise To USD$454 Mln
Monday, November 24, 2008
Air China warned that potential losses from its fuel hedging contracts had tripled to USD$454 million from the third quarter ... ... 

Delta Ready To Cut Capacity As Demand Slips
Monday, November 24, 2008
Delta Air Lines said on Friday it plans to cut flights even further next year as it sees more signs of air travel demand slipping ... 

Serious travelers rate the not-so-friendly skies
Monday, November 24, 2008
Zagat Survey releases its annual list of best and worst airlines and airports ... 

Aer Lingus, union reach deal to avert strike
Friday, November 21, 2008
Aer Lingus and Ireland's largest union reached a tentative labor deal Thursday that removes the threat of an imminent strike from the loss-making airline. ... 

Delta drops preferred seats-for-sale program
Friday, November 21, 2008
[...] Delta Air Lines has halted a program that allowed customers to purchase better seat assignments on certain flights. ... 

US Airways brings back free miles
Friday, November 21, 2008
US Airways has announced the reinstatement of free miles, which were cancelled when fuel costs were rising. ... 

Government agrees Alitalia sale
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Italian government has agreed to sell the bankrupt airline Alitalia to a business consortium. ... 

Air France-KLM profit plunges in second quarter
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Air France-KLM Group said Thursday its profit plunged in the second quarter as higher oil prices and financial charges weighed on the airlines' earnings ... 

Lufthansa CEO: Foreign Investment Would Help US
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The chief executive of Lufthansa expressed frustration on Wednesday over the United States' restrictions on foreign ownership of airlines ... 

EasyJet profit plunges as boardroom tension rises
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
EasyJet's profit for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30 dropped 45% to £83.2 million ($123.4 million) from £152.3 million the year before... ... 

Berlusconi hopes for Alitalia partner
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Premier Silvio Berlusconi said Tuesday after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel that both leaders hope Lufthansa can work out a collaboration deal with Alitalia ... 

Savings as Part of the Job These Days
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
With the economy in a downturn, corporate travel managers are using strategies from other frugal eras to save money pushing advance purchases of airline tickets... ... 

With empty seats on international flights, opportunities for less costly trips
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Foreign travel likely to become more pleasant ... 

Delta and Northwest merging slowly
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
U.S. air carriers Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines are taking a step-by-step approach to merging operations ... 

Delta, Alaska Air grow closer
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Carriers will expand marketing alliance; takeover may be down the road ... 

Sixth day of Alitalia strike grounds 40 flights
Monday, November 17, 2008
Around seven departure flights and 21 arrivals in Rome were set to be cancelled with length delays also expected, the Telenews agency reported ... 

Air France pilots' strike signals more disruption, More Groups striking Later
Monday, November 17, 2008
A strike by Air France pilots will mean more disruption today, its fourth and last day, the airline warned, with many flights cancelled ... 

Irish Airports To Offer Pre-Flight US Customs
Monday, November 17, 2008
Irish airports are set to become the first outside the Americas to offer full US immigration checks before departure, potentially boosting their position as transatlantic hubs ... 

Air France passengers worldwide set to suffer in pilot strike
Friday, November 14, 2008
Air France passengers around the world face severe delays when pilots begin a four-day strike Friday that will cost the airline 100 million euros.. ... 

China Southern, China Eastern ground aircraft, cut flights
Friday, November 14, 2008
China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines have started to ground aircraft and cut flights... ... 

Air France Cuts Flights As Pilot Strike Starts
Friday, November 14, 2008
Air France cut two-fifths of long-haul flights and half its other services on Friday as pilots began a four day strike in a protest of the age of retirement ... 

Delta wants to alter debt agreement
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Delta Air Lines executives on Monday reiterated their pledge to repay the Metropolitan Airports Commission the $245 million that Delta's subsidiary... ... 

Air France faces serious delays over pilots' strike
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Air France said today it expected serious delays to traffic when its pilots go on strike from November 14th to 17th ... ... 

United Teams with FAA to Save Fuel, Aid Environment
Thursday, November 13, 2008
11 Fuel Reduction Initiatives Create Substantial Carbon Emissions Savings ... 

SkyTeam's Heathrow challenge to BA falters
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The attempt by Air France-KLM and Delta [...] to challenge British Airways in the heart of its home market at London Heathrow is facing increasing difficulties in the weakening air travel market ... 

Italian flights disrupted for second day
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Italian airports were hit Tuesday by a second day of flight delays and cancellations ... ... 

British Airways says consolidation will speed up
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The chief executive of British Airways PLC said Monday he expects consolidation in the airline industry to speed up... ... 

Singapore Air sees slowdown in premium travel
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
First-class and business-class travel within Asia has fallen victim to belt-tightening as a result of the global economic downturn.. ... 

Alitalia Protests Cancel Nearly 100 Flights
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Protests by Alitalia employees opposed to the carrier's takeover by Italian businessmen forced the cancellation of at least 95 flights on Monday.. ... 

British Airways CEO Pessimistic On Open US Market
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
British Airways' chief executive Willie Walsh holds out little hope that the United States will open up its air travel market under US President-elect Barack Obama ... ... 

Air France Wants Back Into Austrian Air Sale
Monday, November 10, 2008
Air France-KLM has signaled it wants to get back into the bidding race for Austrian Airlines... ... 

Family lanes coming to U.S. airports
Monday, November 10, 2008
The Transportation Security Administration is opening "family lanes" at almost every airport checkpoint this Thanksgiving holiday to ease stress for parents traveling with children... ... 

Alitalia Pilots, Cabin Crew To Strike
Monday, November 10, 2008
Five unions representing Alitalia's pilots and flight assistants said they would strike for one day on November 25 in protest at a takeover of the ailing airline... ... 

Southwest prices Midway-MSP service
Friday, November 07, 2008
Twin Cities travelers are getting a look at what it will mean to have Southwest Airlines come to their town. ... 

BA profits plunge 92% in 'bleakest' six months
Friday, November 07, 2008
Profits at BA plummeted by 91.6 per cent in the first half of the year as the carrier scrambles to stay in the black for its full 2008 financial year ... 

Airbus Sees A Few Delays In China
Friday, November 07, 2008
European plane maker Airbus said 2 to 3 small Chinese start-up airlines could be forced to delay delivery of aircraft ... ... 

Alitalia buyer offers 375 mln euros for assets
Thursday, November 06, 2008
An Italian investor group buying Alitalia has offered to pay 375 million euros for the bankrupt carrier's assets and take on debt worth 675 million euros.. ... 

Union seeks Obama's help against American-BA deal
Thursday, November 06, 2008
The union representing pilots at American Airlines said Wednesday it wants to discuss its concerns about an American-British Airways partnership .. ... 

Delta Alters Fees to Conform to Northwest's
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Delta Airlines, which is merging with Northwest, has announced changes in its fee structure that includes elimination of a recently.. ... 

Boeing Says First 787 Flight Now 2009 After Strike
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Boeing said on Tuesday the first flight of its 787 Dreamliner would be pushed into next year, rather than its target of the end of this year.. ... 

Business travel to drop 2.7% in 2009
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
The U.S. hospitality industry will take a hit in 2009, according to a new forecast from the Travel Industry Association. ... 

EU rules warning on Alitalia deal - The Story that will not End
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
The rescue deal for the Italian airline Alitalia must not breach European Union competition rules, the carrier's bankruptcy administrator has warned. ... 

Opening of T5 a national embarrassment
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
The opening of Terminal 5 at Heathrow was a national embarrassment instead of an occasion for national pride, MPs said in a report today ... 

Pillow And Blanket Fees From US Airways
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
US Airways plans to introduce fees for pillows and blankets, according to reports. ... 

Rebel Alitalia unions meet to decide next move
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
More than 1,000 Alitalia pilots and flight attendants held a raucous meeting on Monday to plan their next move after failing to scuttle a rescue plan ... ... 

Alitalia Buyer Will Not Present Offer
Monday, November 03, 2008
A group of Italian investors planning to buy Italian airline Alitalia did not meet a Friday deadline ... ... 

United partners with FedEx to offer baggage delivery
Monday, November 03, 2008
If United customers don't want to pay $15 to lug a bag to the airport and check it, they can pay the airline more to ship it door-to-door. ... 

Global air traffic down 2.9% in September
Monday, November 03, 2008
Global air passenger traffic declined 2.9% in September from the same month a year ago, the first such drop since the 2003 SARS scare ... 

The Future of American Travel
Friday, October 31, 2008
Travel in 2007 was marked by high gas prices, new passport rules, record lows for the dollar, and record-high air travel. ... 

Alitalia buyer issues ultimatum to unions
Friday, October 31, 2008
The Italian investor group planning to buy Alitalia warned on Thursday that it would walk away from the deal if the bankrupt carrier's unions failed to get on board with new work contracts ... 

Jet fuel's down, but surcharges have stuck
Friday, October 31, 2008
An Italian investor group planning to buy Alitalia has walked away from key talks with unions, creating a standoff ahead of a Friday deadline ... 

Pilot arrested after failing breath test
Monday, October 20, 2008
An airline pilot has been arrested on a passenger plane at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of being above the legal alcohol limit ... 

Southwest Airlines posts 3rd quarter net loss
Friday, October 17, 2008
Southwest Airlines Co. says it posted its first loss in 17 years as it had to write down the value of its fabled fuel-hedging transactions ... 

US Airways' CEO: Merger Saved Jobs
Friday, October 17, 2008
Three years after the merger between US Airways and America West, it seems clear the deal was an overall success. ... 

Austrian Air Cuts 2008 View Amid Booking Slump
Friday, October 17, 2008
Austrian Airlines cut its 2008 forecast on Thursday and said it was now expecting a net loss before special items of EUR100 million to EUR150 million euros.. ... 

9 Airlines Grounded Over Unpaid Debts
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Nine airlines will be grounded by the end of the week due to overdue debts, aviation authorities announced Wednesday ... 

DL and AA ready to cut more if needed
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Executives from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines on Wednesday told financial analysts that they are closely monitoring the weakening demand environment.. ... 

Airline Groups Offer Sober Outlook
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Economic concerns join high fuel prices in one-two punch ... 

Olympic Air Union Protest Hits Athens Flights
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Greece's Olympic Airlines workers blocked Athens Airport's runways on Tuesday, causing flight diversions and short delays... ... 

Airlines reduce fuel fees on overseas flights
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
With the price of a tanker load of jet fuel falling, major airlines are reducing some of the fuel surcharges that they tack on flights between the United States and Europe... ... 

FAA probes if US planes rerouted to test trainee
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
U.S. aviation officials are investigating whether air traffic controllers violated federal rules when they rerouted four airliners to test the skills of a controller-trainee ... 

Frontier pilots agree to extend pay cut
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Frontier Airlines said its pilots union agreed to extend interim pay cuts through Dec. 1. ... 

Boeing, Union Hold Talks With Federal Mediator
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
US aircraft maker Boeing and its striking machinists union held talks over the weekend with the assistance of a federal mediator ... 

Airline Earnings Take Backseat to Bookings
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
If the world economy is going to be smaller going forward, the U.S. airline industry was ahead of the curve. ... 

China Eastern Predicts Large Nine Month Loss
Monday, October 13, 2008
China Eastern Airlines [...] said on Saturday that it expected to post a "relatively large" net loss for the first nine months of this year ... 

Fuel Price Fall May Lure Travelers Off Planes
Monday, October 13, 2008
So far, US airlines have coped well with a painful economic downturn, but a sharp decline in fuel prices soon may lure travelers... ... 

Airline stocks battered by Wall Street debacle
Monday, October 13, 2008
For the airline industry, the economic turmoil roiling the stock market and the banking industry brings more uncertainty and weaker demand for corporate and leisure travel ... 

Spanair Crash Investigators Say Aircraft's Flaps Weren't Used
Friday, October 10, 2008
The Spanair SA plane that crashed in Madrid in August, killing 154 people, took off without activating the wing flaps to increase lift... ... 

Airlines' earnings forecast to rise in '09, as oil prices drop
Friday, October 10, 2008
The same U.S. airlines that looked to be goners three months ago when oil reached $147 a barrel now may be headed toward healthy 2009 profits. ... 

US DOT: New York slot auctions to begin in January
Friday, October 10, 2008
The US Dept. of Transportation announced its intention yesterday to move forward with its controversial plan to conduct slot auctions at New York JFK... ... 

Landing fees get trimmed at MIA
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Pressured by airlines struggling to cope with high fuel prices, Miami International Airport has cut its budget and lowered the landing fees it charges carriers... ... 

Rivals Air France, Lufthansa begin talks on Alitalia deal
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Alitalia's owners yesterday began talks to sell a stake in the company to Air France-KLM Group or Deutsche Lufthansa AG... ... 

Tilton: United sees silver lining in capacity, payroll cuts
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Network carriers based in the US that cut fall and winter capacity as a result of soaring fuel prices may have insulated themselves somewhat from the steepening global economic downturn... ... 

Continental bag fees kick in
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Continental Airlines Inc., the top carrier at Newark Liberty International Airport, has joined other airlines in charging most passengers $30 roundtrip to check one bag ... 

Computer Glitch May Have Caused Qantas Jet Descent
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
A computer glitch may have caused a Qantas passenger jet to abruptly descend, injuring at least 30 passengers and crew ... 

Travel Industry Shaken by Economic Downturn
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
The travel industry has been hit hard by the economic slowdown, particularly in the last few weeks. ... 

Germany, Italy Back Alitalia-Lufthansa Deal
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
German and Italian leaders backed a potential agreement on Monday between Alitalia and Lufthansa on the German airline taking a minority stake in the Italian carrier ... 

Air fares to soar by 13% in 'volatile environment'
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
The cost of air travel is likely to rise by as much as 13% next year, according to a new industry forecast. ... 

How helpful is the State Department's travel information?
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Seasoned travelers know that it pays to look beyond information provided by the U.S. State Department on its Web site ... ... 

Sun Country warns of possible shutdown
Monday, October 06, 2008
Sun Country Airlines faces an uncertain future following last week's resignation and arrest of its former chairman... ... 

At JetBlue, Growing Up Is Hard to Do
Monday, October 06, 2008
JETBLUE AIRWAYS was the darling of the airline industry until Valentine's Day, 2007 ... 

US may let EU carriers operate domestic flights
Monday, October 06, 2008
The US has indicated that ownership restrictions on domestic airlines might be relaxed as part of the latest round of a transatlantic flight treaty between the US and the EU ... 

Profits fall at Marriott as travel slows
Friday, October 03, 2008
Marriott International Inc.'s third-quarter profits fell 28 percent as companies and consumers cut back on travel ... 

Ryanair files EU complaint over Alitalia deal
Friday, October 03, 2008
Ryanair asked the EU to block changes to Italian bankruptcy law designed to facilitate the rescue of Alitalia, saying they ran foul of rules on state aid. ... 

Eurostar's scaled-back timetable will continue into the first half of 2009
Friday, October 03, 2008
Eurostar has launched ticket sales on its trimmed timetable following the Channel tunnel fire. ... 

Air France-KLM CEO Meets Alitalia Investor Group
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Air France-KLM's chief executive met the head of an investor group buying Alitalia on Wednesday to express his "strong interest"... ... 

Northwest Profitable With Oil At USD$100 - CEO
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Northwest Airlines, which is set to be acquired by Delta Air Lines, can be profitable with oil at USD$100 per barrel... ... 

Boeing Strike Delays Virgin Blue Service Launch
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Virgin Blue, Australia's second-biggest airline, said on Thursday it had delayed the launch of its new long-haul service V Australia... ... 

US GAO says auction of airline slots illegal
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
The Bush administration has no legal authority to auction coveted takeoff and landing rights at crowded New York-area airports to ease congestion and boost competition ... 

JetBlue's eBay auction scores a big hit with buyers
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
News from Travel Technology Update: Getting people to put "awesome" and "airline" into the same sentence these days is no easy feat. ... 

Delta and Northwest Get Approval on Merger
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines today announced that their respective stockholders have overwhelmingly approved the pending merger... ... 

UK Tories Plan Railway Instead Of Bigger Heathrow
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Britain's opposition party would scrap a proposed third runway at London's Heathrow Airport and instead build a new high-speed rail line between London and northern England, ... 

Alitalia Rescue Wins Support Of Holdout Unions
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
An Italian investor bailout of Alitalia won the grudging support of the last two unions on Monday ... 

Boeing says to reassess 787 Japan delivery schedule
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Boeing Co said on Tuesday it would reassess its 787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery schedule for the Japanese market when an ongoing strike ends.. ... 

Delta Adds First-Class Seats to Its East Coast Shuttles
Monday, September 29, 2008
The East Coast shuttle between major cities used to be an egalitarian affair, with V.I.P.'s forced to battle ordinary travelers for their choice of seats ... 

New Alitalia Could Take Off Nov 1
Monday, September 29, 2008
A reborn Alitalia could be in place by the start of November after a deal on its rescue was reached with key unions at the weekend ... 

Airbus Sees China Needing 3,000 Big Planes By 2028
Monday, September 29, 2008
Airbus expects China to need up to 3,000 new large aircraft over the next 20 years, helping support worldwide demand in the face of current economic uncertainties ... 

Lufthansa CEO Sees Merger Talk Readiness
Friday, September 26, 2008
Lufthansa chief executive Wolfgang Mayrhuber said there is great willingness to discuss mergers in the airline industry as carriers seek to cut costs ... 

How Airlines Play The Aviation Slot Machine
Friday, September 26, 2008
With the future of Alitalia hanging by a thread, rival airlines are eyeing its sought-after take-off and landing rights. ... 

Northwest shareholders approve Delta merger
Friday, September 26, 2008
Northwest Airlines shareholders approved the carrier's proposed acquisition by Delta Air Lines,a merger that would create the world's largest carrier by traffic ... 

Jet Republic launches with largest European order of business jets
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Private aviation company, Jet Republic, launches today (24 September) across Europe, seeking to be the "aviation equivalent to a five-star boutique hotel". ... 

Boeing: Oil to stabilize at $70-$80 per barrel, single-aisle deliveries to grow
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Boeing expects oil to stabilize at $70-$80 per barrel (in 2008 dollars) over the next 20 years, VP-Marketing Randy Tinseth told media in Sydney ... 

U.S. airlines crack down on corporate contract compliance
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Struggling airlines, in search of savings, are more aggressively cutting corporate discounts or pulling contracts entirely if businesses fall short of their air travel commitments ... 

EasyJet Says Can Step In To Fly You Know Who's Routes
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
British airline easyJet could add new Italian routes at short notice in the event of the total collapse of Alitalia ... 

Air France launches electronic boarding pass on mobile phones
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The only paper document needed to board is personal ID. ... 

Despite negatives, Northwest, Delta expect positive quarter
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Despite high fuel prices and jittery consumers, Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines both indicated Thursday that they expect to end the current quarter with either an operating profit or a small loss ... 

U.S. airline stocks fall as crude soars
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Stocks of major U.S. airlines fell on Monday as oil prices soared ... 

FAA chief lauds O'Hare expansion, but says it's not enough
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says Chicago needs a new airport, or a significant expansion of one of its existing facilities ... 

Third runway at Heathrow is a done deal
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Third runway at Heathrow's a done deal - even though public consultation goes on ... 

Boris Johnson wants London airport on island in Thames to replace Heathrow
Monday, September 22, 2008
London mayor Boris Johnson wants to close Heathrow and build a new airport on an island in the Thames. ... 

Alitalia administrator readies public sale- The story that just keeps on going
Monday, September 22, 2008
Alitalia's special administrator is ready to start a public sale procedure for Italy's flag carrier which is on the brink of bankruptcy ... 

United may not be only airline to lose by hedging on fuel costs
Monday, September 22, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS's Airline bets that oil prices would rise looked like a no-brainer this summer. ... 

Southwest Airlines testing biometric security
Friday, September 19, 2008
The Transportation Security Administration and Southwest Airlines are testing a new biometric scanning system for airline crews at BWI/Marshall Airport in Baltimore ... 

Russian Move On Austrian A Boon For Lufthansa
Friday, September 19, 2008
Lufthansa appears to be the preferred and most natural buyer of Austrian Airlines... ... 

Alitalia buyers withdraw rescue offer
Friday, September 19, 2008
The business group that had made a rescue bid for Alitalia withdrew the offer on Thursday, after unions refused to accept its plan ... ... 

Open skies brings down premium fares
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Business class fares on transatlantic routes fell by as much as 25% following the Open Skies agreement ... 

United Airlines Faces Losses on Its Contracts for Jet Fuel
Thursday, September 18, 2008
United Airlines said on Wednesday that it was on track to lose $544 million on contracts in the futures market it used to hedge against rising fuel prices this quarter ... 

Deadline looms for Alitalia deal - Daily Dose of Deadline
Thursday, September 18, 2008
A consortium of investors has warned Italian trade union leaders they have just hours to accept a rescue plan for failed national airline, Alitalia ... 

US Offers Flights To Americans Wanting To Leave Bolivia
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
The US government on Tuesday offered to arrange to fly Americans out of Bolivia after encouraging them to leave unrest there ... 

JAL Sticks With Boeing 787 Despite Further Delay
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Japan Airlines said on Wednesday it expects to receive its first Boeing 787 aircraft in October 2009 ... 

Italy Eyes Alitalia Deals, Not Merger
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi told French President Nicolas Sarkozy he wants tie-ups between Alitalia, Air France and Lufthansa but was not talking of a merger ... 

Lufthansa To Buy Brussels Airlines
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Lufthansa has agreed to pay up to EUR250 million euros (USD$350 million) for smaller Belgian rival Brussels Airlines to expand its flight network and add premium travellers ... 

Airlines react to restricted Eurostar service
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Eurostar will run very restricted services this week after the fire which damaged the Channel Tunnel last week ... 

BOLIVIA Travel Warning
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
This Travel Warning is being issued to alert U.S. citizens to the unstable social and security situation in Bolivia. ... 

Italy Seeks Last-Minute Deal To Save Alitalia
Monday, September 15, 2008
The Italian government scrambled for a deal with airline workers on Sunday in a bid to save Alitalia from imminent collapse. ... 

Iberia Investors Seek Bigger Merger Stake
Monday, September 15, 2008
Iberia's Spanish board members have told the airline's executives to fight for a larger share of the airline which will be formed through a merger with British Airways... ... 

With Internet in the Sky it's Surf but Don't Call
Monday, September 15, 2008
The nice thing about a long-haul flight is you've got time to do a lot of different things, said Jack Blumenstein, the chief executive of Aircell. ... 

British Airways May Eliminate Hundreds of Managers
Friday, September 12, 2008
British Airways [...] will offer incentives to quit to as many as 2,000 managers as it seeks to slash the wage bill amid an economic slowdown and higher fuel costs. ... 

Continental says luggage fee to generate $100 mln
Friday, September 12, 2008
Continental Airlines on Thursday said it expects to see $100 million in revenue and cost savings related to a new $15 dollar bag-check fee ... 

Alitalia Close to Collapse; Buyers Pull Out of Talks
Friday, September 12, 2008
Alitalia [...] moved closer to bankruptcy when Roberto Colaninno's investor group pulled out of negotiations after unions refused to accept its rescue plan ... 

Air France-KLM Undecided On Alitalia Stake Size
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Air France-KLM will wait to see Alitalia's new business plan before deciding what kind of minority stake it might take... ... 

Carib Aviation goes bust, Montserrat to lose air service
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Antigua-based Carib Aviation, which serves 10 destinations in the eastern Caribbean.. ... 

Air France to launch 'quicker' train to Paris as Eurostar monopoly ends
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Fares and journey times for passengers travelling to Europe could fall in just two years after an announcement by Air France that it is to compete with Eurostar by running a high-speed rail service to Paris ... 

Union Backs Alitalia Plan, But Deadlock Looms
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
A powerful Italian union grudgingly backed Alitalia's rescue plan on Tuesday in the first sign of progress in crucial talks... ... 

Continental Cuts Pilots
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Continental Airlines, trying to counter high fuel costs, will lose 363 pilots, or 7.3 percent, through layoffs, early retirements and leaves ... 

Heathrow T5 becomes UK's biggest WiFi hot spot
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
T-Mobile has announced that its WiFi hotspots will be available at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 ... 

Big bailout needed for Air India as losses mount
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Air India confirmed in mid-Aug-08 that it would seek a minimum of INR20 billion (USD458 million) in fresh equity and soft loans from the Indian Government shortly... ... 

For Fliers, Cuts In Service Bring A Little Relief
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Big changes in the nation's air traffic this summer are starting to improve fliers' experience a little -- but there's still a lot of work to be done. ... 

CUBA Travel Warning
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
This Travel Warning is being issued to urge U.S.citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to Cuba at this time due to the threat posed by Hurricane Ike ... 

Sabre launches new res system focused on revenue generation
Monday, September 08, 2008
Sabre Holdings is announcing today the launch of the SabreSonic Customer Sales and Services solution... ... 

Terminal case of airport rage
Monday, September 08, 2008
The airlines say it isn't a problem but airline staff say they deal with abusive travellers daily, writes Ute Junker. ... 

Alitalia adviser to meet BA on rescue plan:
Monday, September 08, 2008
Alitalia's adviser will soon present its rescue plan for the airline to British Airways ,considered by Italy as a possible foreign partner for the bankrupt airline ... 

More A380 super jumbos for Heathrow
Friday, September 05, 2008
Residents will have to get used to more super jumbos filling the sky after a reduction in safety limits means more of the giant planes can land at Heathrow ... 

787 first flight may slip into next year
Friday, September 05, 2008
Boeing is facing another 787 delay, with completion of ship one slipping at least eight weeks to mid-October... ... 

Air France Could Become Alitalia Majority Owner
Friday, September 05, 2008
Air France-KLM could take a stake of 10 to 20 percent in a revitalized group spun out of bankrupt Alitalia ... ... 

American Defends Plan for British Airways Alliance
Thursday, September 04, 2008
American Airlines rejected on Wednesday claims by a rival... ... 

Airlines to lose US$5.2 billion in 2008
Thursday, September 04, 2008
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced a revised industry financial forecast that would see the global airline industry post losses of US$5.2 billion in 2008... ... 

Up to 15 parties eye Austrian Airlines
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Up to 15 parties have logged their interest with Austrian state company OeIAG for the sale of its stake in Austrian Airlines ... 

US Airways To Launch Flights To Israel
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
US Airways will begin flying daily nonstop flights to Tel Aviv beginning next July in a move expected to boost US visitors to Israel... ... 

Spanair pilot reportedly expected passengers to be transferred
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Spanair continued to defend its decision not to move passengers from the MD-82... ... 

Italy could liquidate Alitalia without sale
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Bankrupt Alitalia's cash reserves are dwindling fast and the airline will be liquidated if the latest plan to salvage it falls apart... ... 

Aer Lingus Losses Revive Ryanair Merger Rhetoric
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Ryanair said on Monday that its earlier plans to create a single Irish airline group looked justified after rival Aer Lingus ... ... 

Airlines prepare cutbacks on routes, flight frequency
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
The grip U.S. airlines have on travelers' wallets is about to get tighter... ... 

Airline stocks surge as oil drops below $106
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
BST Shares of airline companies jump as a sharp drop in U.S. crude oil prices further eases worries over fuel costs for the sector ... 

FAA computer glitch a symptom of bigger problem, say trade groups
Friday, August 29, 2008
The Federal Aviation Administration's computer malfunction on Tuesday, which caused hundreds of flight delays at several U.S. airports, is a symptom of a crumbling aviation infrastructure ... 

Philippine Air To Cut Baggage Allowance, Save On Fuel
Friday, August 29, 2008
Philippine Airlines announced on Thursday it would cut back on free baggage allowed for passengers on trans-Pacific routes to save on fuel costs ... 

Los Angeles airport workers go on strike after labor talks fail
Friday, August 29, 2008
About 2,500 passenger service workers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) called a strike and walked off their job... ... 

Southwest Won't Pay USD$10.2 Mln Fine By FAA Deadline
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Southwest Airlines said on Wednesday it will not comply with a US Federal Aviation Administration deadline of August 29 to pay a record USD$10.2 million fine... ... 

Italy Hopes For New Air France-Alitalia Tie-Up
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Italy's government said on Wednesday it would welcome Air France-KLM buying into a reshaped Alitalia... ... 

Air travelers brace for expensive winter
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The grip U.S. airlines have on travelers' wallets is about to get tighter as carriers go ahead with plans to trim their domestic schedules due to the high cost of fuel ... 

Hijackers free all Sudanese plane hostages
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The hijackers of a Sudanese plane that was forced to land in Libya released all the passengers on Wednesday... ... 

Southwest To Cut 200 Flights In Early 2009
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Southwest Airlines said on Tuesday it plans to cut about 200 flights in the first quarter of 2009 as it tries to focus on more profitable flights to combat high fuel costs and a slow economy ... 

FAA says communication breakdown delayed flights
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
An electronic communication failure Tuesday at a Federal Aviation Administration facility in Georgia caused mass flight delays around the country. ... 

Italian Businessmen Weigh Alitalia Rescue Plan
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
A group of 10 Italian businessmen met Monday to discuss a plan to save Alitalia SpA, including a possible capital injection of 1 billion Euro ($1.5 billion)... ... 

Air Transport Association seeks to delay auction of slots at Newark
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
An airline trade group is asking the Federal Aviation Administration to delay its planned Sept. 3 auction of slots at the Newark airport. ... 

BA Bumps Baggage Rules
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Effective September 1, 2008, British Airways will introduce a change to the allowance of excess baggage and an increase to our excess baggage rates. ... 

Lufthansa Plans 7.5 Billion Dollar Spending Spree
Monday, August 25, 2008
Lufthansa has begun talks with Boeing and Airbus ... 

Airlines cut flights out of NY
Monday, August 25, 2008
The airline industry is getting ready to ground thousands of air travelers who fly out of New York City area airports. ... 

AirTran lays off 169 pilots
Monday, August 25, 2008
Most of airline's job cuts will be in Atlanta ... 

Crash Pushes Spanair Closer To The Brink
Friday, August 22, 2008
The deaths of 153 people on board a Spanair flight at Madrid Airport on Wednesday massively increase the financial pressure on the already-troubled SAS-owned airline ... 

British Airport Strikes This Weekend Called Off
Friday, August 22, 2008
Strikes at three British airports scheduled for this weekend have been called off as air services firm Swissport revised a pay offer to around 800 staff ... 

Air France Hires Adviser To Look At Austrian
Friday, August 22, 2008
Air France KLM has hired Lazards to study an eventual acquisition of a stake in Austrian Airlines... ... 

American expands inflight Internet service
Thursday, August 21, 2008
American Airlines said Tuesday it's expanding its inflight Internet service to the rest of its 767-200 fleet, or the 15 planes that fly primarily transcontinental flights. ... 

Baggage handler strikes called off
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Baggage handler strikes that were due to cause travel chaos at Gatwick, Stansted and Manchester airports this Bank Holiday Monday have been called off ... 

EU asks Ryanair to explain cancellations
Thursday, August 21, 2008
The European Commission has written to Ryanair for information on whether the airline is breaking laws on passenger rights by cancelling up to 500 passenger-flights a day ... 

Virgin Blue's full-year profit drops 54.7%
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Virgin Blue Holdings blamed soaring fuel prices and one-off product enhancement costs for its 54.7% drop in net profit to A$97.7 million ($85.1 million) for the fiscal year ended June 30 ... 

Face scanner trial at UK airports
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
HI-TECH face scanners are being used at a British airport to help stop terrorists and criminals from entering the country. ... 

Continental May Furlough 180 Pilots; 2,800 Workers Opt to Leave
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Continental Airlines Inc., grounding planes and cutting jobs to counter record fuel bills, will furlough as many as 180 pilots next month. ... 

Liquidation is not the answer for United Airlines
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
It is hard to tell if Roben Farzad is speaking on behalf of investors, customers or employees when suggesting that the parent of United Airlines Inc. should be liquidated... ... 

British Airways details plans for flights from London City airport to New York
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
When British Airways' planned flights to New York from London City airport stop in Ireland to refuel, passengers will be allowed to go through US immigration checks in advance... ... 

US Airlines Predict Passenger Decline Over Holiday
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Major US airlines will see a 6 percent drop in passengers during the eight-day Labor Day holiday period as high oil prices continue to roil the industry... ... 

BAA admits it faces airport sell-off
Monday, August 18, 2008
BAA has admitted it will be forced to sell off some of its key airports... ... 

Korean posts $278 million loss as costs rise, currency weakens
Monday, August 18, 2008
Korean Air reported a second-quarter loss of KRW288.9 billion ($278 million), widened from a KRW214.4 loss in the year-ago quarter, as costs escalated faster than rising revenue ... 

FAA Seeks Payment Of USD$10.2 Mln Southwest Fine
Monday, August 18, 2008
Regulators upheld a record USD$10.2 million fine against Southwest Airlines for alleged safety violations and want payment this month ... 

American Airlines buys Boeing 737s worth $1.9 bln
Friday, August 15, 2008
American Airlines said on Thursday it finalized a deal to buy 26 of Boeing Co's [...] single-aisle 737 planes... ... 

Heathrow bags still missing after T3 computer failure
Friday, August 15, 2008
Heathrow officials are working to reunite passengers with 3,000 bags that were mislaid as a result of a computer glitch. ... 

BA, American, Iberia sign transatlantic deal
Friday, August 15, 2008
British Airways Plc [...] American Airlines and Spain's Iberia [...] said on Thursday they have agreed to a transatlantic tie-up designed to make the partners more competitive in an increasingly global air travel market ... 

Investors To Put EUR1 Bln Into Alitalia
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Alitalia will get EUR1 billion euros from private investors as part of a plan to save the troubled Italian carrier ... 

Lufthansa cancels fifth of flights due to strike
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Lufthansa scrapped almost a fifth of its flights on Thursday as pilots at its CityLine regional airline walked out again in a dispute over pay. ... 

BA closes in on deal with American
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
British Airways PLC [...] said Monday it hopes to seal an alliance with its U.S. partner American Airlines within weeks ... 

Italy Delays Alitalia Move To Avoid Strikes
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
The Italian government has decided to put off any decisions on Alitalia's fate until after the August recess to avoid strikes by unions unhappy with eventual plans to salvage the airline... ... 

Addiction to cheap airfares is causing travel ruin
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Return for a moment to 1981 and the dawn of airline deregulation: People Express launches a no-frills service with $29 regional one-ways and $99 coast-to-coast fares ... ... 

British Airways closes in on deal to establish alliance with American Airlines
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
British Airways, which is already in talks with Spain's Iberia SA over a combination, said Monday it hopes to seal an alliance with its U.S. partner American Airlines within weeks ... 

Air France-KLM net down 59 pct, Iberia makes loss
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Air France-KLM and Iberia reported big drops in earnings as the airlines struggled with an economic slowdown and higher fuel prices even though the cost spike was mitigated by the weaker dollar ... 

Expanding Emirates still considering 747-8I
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Emirates President Tim Clark is leaving the door open for the 747-8I, which he termed an "excellent aircraft." ... 

Emirates A380 Lands At New York's JFK
Monday, August 04, 2008
An Emirates A380 superjumbo touched down at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport on Friday... ... 

Lufthansa faces new strike threat as cabin crew reject wage deal
Monday, August 04, 2008
Deutsche Lufthansa AG is facing the threat of another strike after the UFO cabin crew trade union refused to accept a recent wage increase .... ... 

US Airways cleans up bag-handling mess
Monday, August 04, 2008
Customer complaints and baggage-claim wait times have been drastically reduced. ... 

Lufthansa, Verid Union Meet In Pay Talks
Friday, August 01, 2008
Germany's Verdi union and Lufthansa held informal talks on Thursday to try to end a strike over pay that is causing hundreds of flight cancellations... ... 

Italy PM sees solution for Alitalia in autumn
Friday, August 01, 2008
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Thursday he expects to find a solution for ailing airline Alitalia in the early autumn.. ... 

Northwest Airlines adds $80 fuel surcharge
Friday, August 01, 2008
Northwest Airlines Corp. confirmed on Thursday that it will add fuel surcharges of up to $80 for many domestic round-trip tickets ... 

Lufthansa Cuts 10 Percent Of European Flights
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Lufthansa will scrap about 10 percent of its flights to German and European destinations in the next five days in response to a strike by ground and cabin staff over pay ... 

More flights canceled, delays possible after American Airlines at JFK
Thursday, July 31, 2008
American Airlines planned to cancel at least five flights scheduled to depart from Kennedy airport Thursday morning and said others could be delayed... ... 

United Airlines sues its pilots's union
Thursday, July 31, 2008
United Airlines sued its pilots union on Wednesday, asking it to halt slowdowns that it said had led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights in the last 10 days ... 

El Al, American Airlines To Start Code-Share
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
El Al Israel Airlines and American Airlines said on Tuesday that a code-sharing agreement between the two would begin on September 2 ... 

British Airways and Iberia announce merger plans
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
British Airways and Iberia announced a merger plan Tuesday .... ... 

Lufthansa Cuts More Flights As Strike Continues
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Lufthansa scrapped about 78 of its 2,000 daily flights on Wednesday as thousands of ground and cabin staff staged a strike over pay for a third day ... 

Alitalia May Run Out Of Cash In Months
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Alitalia could run out of cash after the end of the year without a new injection of funds... ... 

Air Canada braces for potential labour disruption
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Air Canada flight attendants are calling for a new round of talks with the national airline.. ... 

Lufthansa Cuts 70 Flights, Grounds 9 Planes in Strike
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Deutsche Lufthansa AG canceled 70 flights and grounded 9 planes in Munich and Frankfurt today as catering staff and aircraft mechanics staged a second day of a walkouts over pay at Europe's second-biggest airline ... 

Hole in Fuselage Forces Qantas 747 to Land
Monday, July 28, 2008
The Australian authorities opened an investigation into what caused a section of the fuselage of a Qantas airliner to burst open en route ... ... 

Lufthansa Says Flights Not Hit By Strike
Monday, July 28, 2008
A strike by Lufthansa ground and cabin staff over pay has so far barely disrupted flights to and from German airports, the airline said on Monday ... 

Alitalia's Board Meets To Review Options
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ailing Italian carrier Alitalia's board held an extraordinary board meeting on Saturday to review its options ahead of a long-awaited rescue plan from its sale adviser ... 

China cuts back further on visas for businesspeople during Olympics
Friday, July 25, 2008
Business travel appears to be the latest victim of China's ever-tightening security crackdown before the Beijing Olympics ... 

EU Keeps Indonesia On Airline Blacklist, Adds Gabon
Friday, July 25, 2008
The European Commission added the west African state of Gabon to its airline safety blacklist on Thursday... ... 

Europe Hotels See Fall in Demand
Friday, July 25, 2008
Demand for hotel rooms fell in eight out of 10 European cities during the first six months of this year... ... 

HRG sees hotel business flourish despite downturn
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Global hotel sales are bearing up well during the economic downtown, according to travel management company Hogg Robinson Group ... 

Lufthansa Asks Union Not To Strike As Bookings Suffer
Thursday, July 24, 2008
German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG Wednesday called on labor union ver.di not to stage a walkout, saying the threat of an indefinite strike has already hit bookings. ... 

United loses $2.73 billion, will cut 7,000
Thursday, July 24, 2008
United Airlines parent UAL Corp. said today it lost $2.73 billion in the second quarter on a combination of accounting charges and high fuel prices ... 

Alitalia rescue plan close at hand
Thursday, July 24, 2008
An all-Italian plan to save beleaguered national carrier Alitalia is close at hand... ... 

London's $32 Billion Crossrail Wins Final Parliament Approval
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
July 22 London's effort to build the 16 billion-pound ($32 billion) Crossrail link from Heathrow Airport to Canary Wharf won final approval from Parliament ... 

Pilot Strike Hits Hundreds Of Lufthansa Flights
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Lufthansa cancelled almost 1,000 regional flights at subsidiaries Eurowings and CityLine as pilots walked out in a pay dispute. ... 

Airlines' international growth hits headwinds
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Runaway fuel prices and a weakening economy are forcing airlines to taper international expansion this fall... ... 

Sukhoi remains bullish about delayed Superjet
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Sukhoi Holding CEO Mikhail Pogosyan is maintaining the initial forecast that the Sukhoi Superjet 100 will capture a 15%-17% share of the global 60/120-seat regional jet market over the next 20 years ... ... 

Kuwait Air Sale Gets Final Government Approval
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Kuwait on Monday gave final approval for the privatization plans of loss-making Kuwait Airways, after parliament approved the plan earlier this year ... 

Midwest Airlines Cuts Several Cities From Flight Schedule
Monday, July 21, 2008
MILWAUKEE -- Midwest Airlines has announced that it's making big changes to its flight schedule for Sept. 8 and beyond. ... 

US Airways CEO: We'll get through the turmoil
Monday, July 21, 2008
Doug Parker is in a desperate situation, and he's not afraid to admit it: Oil at $130 a barrel and higher will turn his US Airways, and all airlines, into a dramatically different industry. ... 

Spain mulls changing airline routes to offset fuel costs
Monday, July 21, 2008
Spain is considering changing commercial airline routes to make them shorter and more direct in order to offset high fuel prices... ... 

US Airways dispatchers deny shaving fuel supplies
Friday, July 18, 2008
US Airways workers who calculate fuel loads deny a claim that pilots are pressured to carry less fuel as a cost-saving measure. ... 

Argentina To Take Over Aerolineas
Friday, July 18, 2008
The government of Argentina has reached an agreement to take over troubled airline Aerolineas Argentinas from Spanish travel group Marsans ... 

Sabre Buys BidStork To Build Corp. Hotel Negotiating, Auditing Service
Friday, July 18, 2008
Sabre Travel Network today announced the acquisition of online request-for-proposals management supplier BidStork.... ... 

Passengers Will Have To Pay More, Airline Execs Say
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Passengers will have to pay more to fly as airlines struggle to eke out further savings to cover rising fuel bills ... 

AMR, Delta Results Hurt By High Fuel Costs
Thursday, July 17, 2008
American Airlines parent AMR and Delta Air Lines reported large quarterly net losses on Wednesday ... 

New visa rules are "ill-conceived over-reaction", says UKinbound
Thursday, July 17, 2008
UKinbound has warned that the government's decision to scrap visa waiver agreements for key tourist destinations [...] could spell disaster for trade relations and both outbound and inbound tourism. ... 

Air China To Buy 45 Boeing Planes
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Air China said on Tuesday it would buy 15 Boeing 777s and 30 Boeing 737s in one of the biggest plane orders by a Chinese carrier ... 

American Airlines to eliminate 200 pilot jobs as it moves to cut costs
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
American Airlines is cutting 200 pilot jobs as it sheds eight per cent of its work force to cope with higher costs for jet fuel ... 

Planes fly empty to keep slots at Heathrow
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Britain's third-largest airline, bmi, will fly near-empty aircraft from this autumn to preserve multimillion-pound take-off and landing slots ... 

Alitalia rescue faces critical hurdle
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
A rescue for near-bankrupt Alitalia is being drawn up that envisages at least 5,000 job losses at the Italian flag carrier and a merger... ... 

Air India to showcase Boeing 777 at Farnborough Air Show
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Air India's newest Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplane arrived Saturday in Farnborough, England, ahead of Monday's opening of the Farnborough International Air Show. ... 

Beijing takes dog off the menu for Olympics
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Beijing has asked hotels and restaurants in the city to take dog meat off the menu for the duration of next month's Olympics and September's Paralympics ... 

BA reports smooth sailing at Heathrow's T5
Monday, July 14, 2008
The initial problems at London Heathrow's new Terminal 5 that resulted in hundreds of flight cancellations and delays and an overwhelming luggage pileup that cost sole tenant British Airways some £16 million have been resolved... ... 

Investment Bank Calls for Congressional Action on Airline Re-Regulation
Monday, July 14, 2008
England A prominent investment bank with strong ties to the aerospace and airline industry is calling on Congress to increase regulation of the U.S. airline industry ... 

Air Canada Shares Drop As Oil Rises To Record
Monday, July 14, 2008
Shares of Air Canada fell to a record low on Friday, dropping 15 percent as oil prices climbed to a new high. ... 

Air Canada cuts flight attendant jobs
Friday, July 11, 2008
Air Canada is closing its flight attendant bases in Halifax and Winnipeg and making big job cuts in Vancouver. ... 

Aeroflot Told Its Superjets Will Be One Year Late
Friday, July 11, 2008
Russian airline Aeroflot has been informed that plane maker Sukhoi will delay the first deliveries of its Superjet 100 aircraft for one year ... 

Lufthansa Faces More Strikes After Pay Talks Fail
Friday, July 11, 2008
Lufthansa faces further strikes in the busy summer travel period after talks on pay for about 50,000 ground and cabin staff broke down on Thursday. ... 

Heathrow Terminal 5 still losing 1,000 bags a day
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Nearly 1,000 bags are still going missing every day at Heathrow's Terminal 5, MPs have been told. ... 

Northwest To Trim Staff By 8 Percent
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Northwest Airlines said on Wednesday it would cut its frontline and management staff by 8 percent.... ... 

Boeing Sees Order Deferrals In US Market
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Boeing has seen a string of order deferrals in the United States this year as the airline industry battles challenges such as high fuel costs... ... 

China Raises Jet Fuel Price
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
China has raised prices for jet fuel sold to airlines by about 9 percent from July 1, aviation regulators and analysts said on Wednesday... ... 

ExpressJet suspends commercial operations
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
ExpressJet Holdings Inc [...] the parent of ExpressJet Airlines, said on Tuesday it would suspend branded commercial operations as of Sept. 2, blaming high fuel costs. ... 

FAA mandates new checks of MD-80 aircraft
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The Federal Aviation Administration is ordering U.S. airlines to conduct safety inspections to look for cracking on over-wing frames on certain MD-80 series aircraft ... 

Air Canada Loads Fall As Capacity Rises
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Air Canada's planes flew less full in June as rising capacity outstripped growing passenger traffic, the country's biggest airline said on Monday. ... 

Air France KLM June Traffic Up 2.6 Percent
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Air France KLM on Monday reported a 2.6 percent rise in June passenger traffic, bringing the increase in its first fiscal quarter to 3.7 percent ... 

AirTran to cut 480 jobs to save $16 million a year
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
AirTran Holdings ,parent of AirTran Airways, said on Monday it will cut 300 flight attendant and 180 pilot positions, effective Sept. 6, as part of a cost-savings effort. ... 

Air France KLM, Veolia In Rail Alliance Talks
Monday, July 07, 2008
Air France KLM, the world's biggest airline by revenues, confirmed on Friday it was considering offering high-speed rail travel and will adjust its winter seat capacity in the face of rising jet fuel costs ... 

BA narrows service gap with rivals
Monday, July 07, 2008
British Airways has overcome the chaotic opening of its showpiece London base at Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport ... ... 

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic passengers to claim millions
Monday, July 07, 2008
Millions of British passengers are being invited to take their share of a £70m compensation package from two major airlines. ... 

BA announces purchase of French airline L'Avion
Thursday, July 03, 2008
British Airways said on Wednesday that it will buy French carrier L'Avion for 54 million pounds [...] to combine with its transatlantic OpenSkies operation. ... 

BA, American, Iberia close to joint venture
Thursday, July 03, 2008
British Airways ,American Airlines and Spain's Iberia are close to applying for antitrust immunity to form a transatlantic joint venture ... 

American could cut 900 flight attendants
Thursday, July 03, 2008
American Airlines says it could cut 900 flight attendant jobs as it reduces flights to cope with record high fuel costs. ... 

Security tightens in Beijing for the Olympics
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Guards with machine guns began patrolling the Beijing airport as the city tightens security for the Olympics... ... 

Northwest pilots would get equity stake in Delta
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Northwest Airlines Corp. pilots stand to get a nearly 2.4 percent equity stake in Delta Air Lines Inc. after the combination of the two companies is completed... ... 

Lawsuit Filed Over Atlanta Airport Barring Guns
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Atlanta, Gun Backers Duel Over Whether New Georgia Law Allows Firearms at Airport ... 

Lufthansa Cancels 40 Flights as Workers at Four Airports Strike
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Lufthansa [...] canceled 40 flights and delayed others after the German carrier's workers in Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart and Cologne staged a strike over pay ... 

Chinese Airlines To Raise Fuel Surcharges
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Chinese airlines including China Southern Airlines will raise domestic jet fuel surcharges as much as 50 percent from Tuesday to offset pressure from high oil prices ... 

Singapore Air Takes Delivery Of Fifth A380
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Singapore Airlines, the world's most valuable airline by stock market value, received its fifth Airbus A380 superjumbo. ... 

Norwegian Air Seeks Cost Cuts As Fuel Continues To Rise
Monday, June 30, 2008
Budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle is seeking further cost cuts, including reducing flights, to offset the impact of high oil prices. ... 

Bolivia Planning State Takeover Of Airports
Monday, June 30, 2008
Bolivia's leftist government is preparing a state takeover of the country's three biggest airports, currently run by a subsidiary of Spain's Abertis ... 

Delta adding fee for frequent fliers
Monday, June 30, 2008
Delta Air Lines Inc. will add fuel surcharges of as much as $50 for frequent-flier tickets... ... 

BMI Attracts String Of Suitors Eyeing Heathrow Slots
Friday, June 27, 2008
British airline bmi is likely to be taken over next year despite the possibility it will make a loss in 2008... ... 

Cuts dent AA's hubs, expected to cost 'thousands' of jobs
Friday, June 27, 2008
Chicago O'Hare, St. Louis, Dallas/Fort Worth and New York LaGuardia all took big hits in the latest round of flight cuts that American announced yesterday ... 

Dozing pilots miss airport
Friday, June 27, 2008
An Air India flight headed for Mumbai overshot its destination and was halfway to Goa before its dozing pilots were woken out of a deep slumber by air traffic control ... 

American Airlines Additional Details Of Fourth Quarter Capacity Cuts
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Service Reduction At LaGuardia, The Nation's Most Congested Airport, Intended To Help Reduce Delays For All Passengers ... 

Lufthansa confirms 2008 profit outlook
Thursday, June 26, 2008
German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG on Wednesday confirmed its profit outlook for the year despite the challenging business environment ... 

Alitalia needs recapitalisation, foreign partner
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Italy's failing Alitalia airline must undergo a recapitalisation with new money and then seek a foreign partner ... 

Air Canada to cut 2,000 jobs and 7% of services
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Air Canada will cut 2,000 jobs and crimp its capacity by 7 percent as runaway fuel prices sap the profitability of many of its routes ... 

Chinese government raised the domestic fuel price
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Chinese government last week raised the domestic fuel price more than 25% to CNY7,450 ($1,082) per ton... ... 

EU to press airlines for details on fees
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Air fares for tickets sold in the European Union will have to give a breakdown of extra fees and charges under new EU rules cleared by a committee of European lawmakers ... 

Lufthansa CFO Confident On Profit Goal
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Lufthansa is confident it can match last year's operating profit despite high fuel costs, and will use the crisis facing airlines to examine acquisitions ... 

787 powered on two weeks early
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Boeing achieved full power-on for its first 787 two weeks ahead of schedule, a significant milestone as the company seeks to restore a reputation tarnished by a trio of delays to the aircraft's first flight ... 

United Airlines to lay off 950 pilots
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
UAL Corp said on Monday it plans to lay off 950 pilots as it prepares to cut domestic capacity to offset soaring fuel prices. ... 

Sudan grounds national airline
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sudan is grounding its national carrier Sudan Airways from Monday for breaking civil aviation rules, mainly over administration, a Sudanese official said on Saturday ... 

Delta Airlines Tests Cell Phone Boarding Pass
Monday, June 23, 2008
A cell phone may help Delta Airlines passengers avoid long lines at the airport. ... 

Continental and United Leave Little Room For American
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sometimes having the cash to pad your balance sheet is more important than pleasing your shareholders. ... 

FAA Scandals Hint at Rift Between Managers and Inspectors
Friday, June 20, 2008
Citing concerns that inspectors are too cozy with the airlines, Congress is looking to pass legislation that would forbid inspectors from going to work at an airline for two years ... 

Qantas plan to beat strikes
Friday, June 20, 2008
QANTAS has refused to rule out using strikebreakers during industrial action by its engineers next week. ... 

Continental, United to Link in Star Alliance
Friday, June 20, 2008
ContinentalCAL and UALUAUA say they will become partners, linking their networks as Continental leaves the Skyteam global alliance to join United in the Star group ... 

Delta to cut capacity by additional 3%
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The airline blames record fuel prices, but still expects to complete its acquisition of Northwest by the end of the year. ... 

Fuel costs gobble 73 cents of every airline dollar
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Fuel costs eat up as much as 73 cents of every airline dollar, the head of the Air Transport Association said Monday ... 

China Eastern, Shanghai To Fly To Taiwan
Thursday, June 19, 2008
China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines will launch regular direct flights to Taiwan on July 4, the carriers said in separate statements late Wednesday ... 

UAL sees 2008 fuel costs soaring to $9.5B
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
United Airlines on Tuesday projected its 2008 fuel bill to hit $9.5 billion based on current prices, or more than $3.5 billion higher than last year. ... 

US Airways CEO Boosts Stock Holdings By 72 Percent
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The chairman and chief executive of US Airways has boosted his direct stock holdings in the airline by 72 percent through open market purchases ... 

Airlines look to reconnect to the Web
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Cheaper and lighter equipment is making in-flight Internet service more viable. ... 

Tories to block third runway at Heathrow
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
A Conservative government is likely to block a third runway for Heathrow airport... ... 

Charters feast on commercial airlines' woes
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Chandler Atkins says that as the price gap between flying commercial and flying private shrinks, charter service becomes more attractive ... 

Is the 787 manufacturing model finally working?
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
With initial power-on achieved last week, Boeing contended that the 787 program's problems [...] are behind it and first flight in the fourth quarter is on track. ... 

Alitalia cargo operations attract interest from Italian businessmen
Monday, June 16, 2008
A group of businessmen from central and southern Italy is interested in buying Alitalia SpA's cargo operations, daily Il Sole 24 Ore and other newspapers said on Sunday, citing financier Fabio Verna ... 

In 2010, U.S. airlines are smaller, maybe smarter- Long but Interesting
Monday, June 16, 2008
Industry could stabilize for the benefit of passengers and investors ... 

Delta's planned job cuts doubles to 4,000
Monday, June 16, 2008
Delta plans to cut twice as many jobs as the original goal it stated in March, when it offered voluntary severance payouts to more than half its work force ... 

US Airways expects cuts in U.S. capacity
Friday, June 13, 2008
US Airways Group Inc. expects the U.S. airline industry to cut capacity 9 percent in the fourth quarter and 9 percent more next year because of escalating fuel costs ... 

United To Charge Fee To Check Single Bag
Friday, June 13, 2008
United Airlines on Thursday became the latest airline to begin charging USD$15 to check a single bag on domestic flights... ... 

Boeing begins 787 power-on process
Friday, June 13, 2008
Boeing began the 787 power-on process this week, a critical step toward the company's being able to meet a revised schedule that has first flight slated for the 2008 fourth quarter... ... 

Italy's bailout of Alitalia may be illegal: EU
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Belgium EU regulators warned that Italy's $467-million (U.S.) bailout of its national airline may be illegal ... ... 

A New Spirit in the U.S.V.I.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
At 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, the governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, John deJongh, Jr., called an emergency meeting of tourism stakeholders... ... 

Lufthansa, Air France, Air Berlin Increase Fuel Charges
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Germany's two biggest airlines, Lufthansa and Air Berlin, plan to raise the surcharges they impose on passengers to offset high fuel costs for the second time in a month as oil hovers above USD$130 a barrel ... 

Emirates will fly A380s to US this summer
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Emirates Airline will launch the first commercial A380 service to the US this August, flying from Dubai to New York JFK. ... 

Strategic Partner Likely For Austrian Airlines
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Austria is open to all options for Austrian Airlines but a strategic partner taking a stake in the national carrier was the most likely scenario ... 

Alitalia Says Bookings Recover After Steep Fall
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Ailing Italian airline Alitalia said on Tuesday its passenger bookings had recovered in recent weeks, after a sharp tumble in April driven partly by fears it might go out of business ... 

US threatens legal action over British Government's high airline taxes
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The United States is threatening legal action against the British Government to force it into a u-turn over new airline taxes. ... 

Smaller Airlines Unlikely To Survive High Oil Prices
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
A host of smaller European airlines are likely to go bankrupt in coming months if the oil price does not drop significantly below current levels of USD$130 a barrel ... 

Air France-KLM says Alitalia is 'closed chapter'
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Air France-KLM 's chairman and chief executive Jean Cyril Spinetta said the company's interest in a takeover of Alitalia SpA is a 'closed chapter' ... 

EU To Say Alitalia Loan Illegal, Must Be Repaid
Monday, June 09, 2008
The European Commission will tell Italy that a EUR300 million euro loan to prevent Alitalia from going bankrupt was illegal and demand the ailing airline pay it back ... 

American: Bag fee to affect few summer passengers
Monday, June 09, 2008
American Airlines says its new $15 fee for a first checked bag will affect fewer than one in four customers and won't lengthen lines at boarding gates ... 

Emirates confirms first A380 delivery date
Monday, June 09, 2008
Emirates is to take delivery of its first Airbus A380 next month. ... 

Oneworld aims to build on record 2007
Friday, June 06, 2008
Oneworld airlines generated "record" revenues from the alliance's sales activities in 2007 ... 

Qantas To Change Schedules Due To High Oil
Friday, June 06, 2008
Australia's Qantas Airways said on Thursday it plans to make changes to some international flight schedules to manage the effects of higher oil prices ... 

Alitalia Shares Are Suspended in Milan-- Ho Hum
Friday, June 06, 2008
The Italian Stock Exchange suspended trading in the shares of Alitalia SpA after the government passed a law allowing the airline to skip market updates on the status of its efforts to find a buyer ... 

Delta planning more cuts as fuel price rises
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Delta Air Lines Inc., poised to become the world's largest carrier by acquiring Northwest Airlines Corp., plans to drop more domestic flights to blunt soaring fuel bills ... 

Daily Alitalia Story
Thursday, June 05, 2008
EU To Suspend Italy's Loan To Alitalia - Report ... 

United To Shrink The Business, Cut Staff
Thursday, June 05, 2008
United Airlines parent UAL will reduce its work force and domestic fleet, following similar cuts by rivals as the industry grapples with high fuel costs and a weakening economy ... 

United expected to ground dozens of aircraft
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Announcement expected as soon as Wednesday ... 

No repeat of T5 baggage chaos, says BA boss
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
British Airways chief executive, says he is confident that tomorrow's increase in flights at Heathrow Terminal 5 will not trigger another baggage fiasco. ... 

Italy Says EU May Allow Alitalia Aid If Privatized- And on it Goes
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
The European Union may consider allowing aid for troubled Alitalia if it is aimed at privatizing the Italian carrier ... 

Air France Says Difficult To Restart Alitalia Talks
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Air France-KLM Chief Executive did not rule out restarting talks to take over ailing Italian carrier Alitalia but said it would be more difficult ... 

American debuts Chicago-Moscow flight
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
U.S. carrier American Airlines will launch its first flights between Russia and the United States on Tuesday, becoming the first airline to fly between Chicago and the Moscow. ... 

Air France Calls For New Single-Aisle Planes
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Air France-KLM Chief Executive urged aircraft makers Airbus and Boeing to speed up development of single-aisle models to help boost efficiency amid rising fuel prices. ... 

As fuel prices increase, airlines are dropping service to more small cities
Monday, June 02, 2008
Travelers with reservations and tickets on trips to or from small U.S. cities this summer or fall can never be sure that their flights will operate - or that any others will, either. ... 

Italy Makes Third Attempt To Sell Alitalia
Monday, June 02, 2008
Italy on Friday launched its third attempt in 18 months to find a buyer for Alitalia, naming the country's biggest bank as adviser and issuing secretive new rules in the hope of speeding up the ailing airline's sale ... 

Boeing, Airbus Delays Give Carriers a Break
Monday, June 02, 2008
The delays plaguing Airbus and Boeing Co.'s plans to roll out new jetliners are giving the world's profit-squeezed airlines an unexpected lucky break ... 

World Bank warns tidal flood may hit Jakarta next week
Friday, May 30, 2008
The World Bank warned Thursday that an exceptionally high tide could inundate the Indonesian capital next week, forcing thousands of people to flee homes and cutting off the highway to the international airport ... 

Troubled Silverjet stops flights
Friday, May 30, 2008
Business airline Silverjet has suspended all flights after failing to secure essential funding. ... 

Heathrow Terminal 5 schedule set
Friday, May 30, 2008
Heathrow Terminal 5 will handle a further 480 flights by the end of October, BAA and British Airways have announced. ... 

Alitalia Posts 2007 Loss, Waits For Government
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Ailing Italian airline Alitalia said it posted a 2007 loss of EUR495 million euros and repeated it needed a new capital quickly to keep flying. ... 

Delta Flight Attendants Say No To Union Membership
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Flight attendants at Delta Air Lines have voted against joining the union that represents attendants at Delta's ... ... 

UAL, US Air execs to meet Today for merger talk
Thursday, May 29, 2008
The chief executives of United Airlines and US Airways Group Inc. are expected to meet to discuss a long-rumored merger between the two airlines, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing unnamed sources ... 

How to Travel Smart This Summer
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Don't leave home without it. In addition to a bathing suit, golf clubs and sunscreen, make sure you take your credit card to the airport for this summer travel season ... 

American Airlines rejects pilot union's contract proposals
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
American Airlines [...] has rejected its pilot union's contract proposals after determining the cost to the largest U.S. carrier would be too high if it accepted them. ... 

After Failed Deal, Impasse for United and US Air
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Talks between United Airlines and US Airways appear to have fallen apart, marking the second time in a month that United failed to reach a deal with a rival airline and putting the future of industry consolidation in question... ... 

Silverjet fights to stay in the air after cash lifeline fails to materialise
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Silverjet, the business-class only airline, was fighting for survival last night after a $25 million (£12.6 billion) rescue package appeared to have collapsed. ... 

Is it worth shipping luggage? For most folks, probably not
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
The recent decision of American Airlines to slap a $15 charge on fliers checking even one bag raises the question of whether you'd be better off using one of the outfits that ship your baggage for you ... 

Austrian Airlines to be fully privatised
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Austrian state holding OIAG, which holds 42.75 percent in Austrian Airlines AG. (AUA), has asked the carrier's executive board to assess a potential privatisation, Handelsblatt reported, citing unspecified sources. ... 

Four more U.S. airlines mull charging for checked baggage
Friday, May 23, 2008
United Airlines and three other large U.S. carriers are considering whether to join AMR Corp.'s American Airlines in charging travellers US$15 for one piece of checked luggage to help counter record jet-fuel prices ... 

Lufthansa Says No Plans To Raise Surcharges
Friday, May 23, 2008
Lufthansa currently has no plans to further raise fuel surcharges as the oil price hits a record above USD$135 a barrel, the airline said on Thursday. ... 

Air-traffic delays cost U.S. economy $41 billion
Friday, May 23, 2008
Domestic air-traffic delays last year cost the U.S. economy as much as $41 billion, according to a new report from the Joint Economic Committee. ... 

Lufthansa Willing To Look At Austrian Airlines
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Lufthansa is interested in Austrian Airlines, but said it needed to be approached by the Austrian carrier first, Lufthansa's head said on Wednesday. ... 

Boeing says 787 will fly this year
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Had Boeing's dreams for its game-changing 787 jetliner fulfilled their original promise, media worldwide would have been gathered at Everett this week to witness the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner to All-Nippon Airways. ... 

BA announces major JFK investment
Thursday, May 22, 2008
British Airways yesterday announced a $30 million, 18-month initiative to "enhance its premium ground facilities" at New York JFK. ... 

Philadelphia airport tops in satisfaction
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
In an annual customer-satisfaction survey, Philadelphia International Airport took top honors in overall customer satisfaction among 18 large airports, followed by Las Vegas and Orlando ... 

New On-Line Information Source for Airline Passengers Takes Off
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Group Wants to Raise Awareness and Standards in the Airline Industry; Site Currently Focuses on United and American Airlines ... 

Government watchdog queries UK airports expansion
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Ministers commitment to the expansion of airport capacity came under heavy fire from its own environmental watchdog on Tuesday. ... 

Push To Ground Heathrow Night Flights
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The saga of Heathrow's night flights is one that has run and run. ... 

Alitalia Denies Having Trouble Paying Staff Wages
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Alitalia denied it was having difficulty paying its staff as the troubled airline waits to see if any new investors can save it from bankruptcy. ... 

Small US Regional Airlines Face Cash Crunch
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Cracks in the US airline industry are widening, pushing smaller regional air carriers such as Mesa Air to the brink of bankruptcy. ... 

China Airlines Has No Immediate Plan To Cut HK Flights
Monday, May 19, 2008
Taiwan carrier China Airlines said on Monday it needs to wait until cross-strait relations improve before it decides whether to cut its Hong Kong-Taiwan passenger flights ... 

Airport Slot Auctions Proposed For Newark, JFK
Monday, May 19, 2008
The US government on Friday proposed to auction some takeoff and landing rights at the New York area's two international airports... ... 

British Airways more than doubles fiscal-year profit to £694 million
Monday, May 19, 2008
Despite rising fuel prices, an economic slowdown and the troubled opening of London Heathrow's Terminal 5 in the last days of its fiscal year... ... 

United Airlines, Continental Airlines in alliance talks
Friday, May 16, 2008
United Airlines and Continental Airlines Inc. are talking about forming an alliance to gain some benefits of working together without going through a merger, which Continental rejected last month ... 

Airlines lose 42 million bags
Friday, May 16, 2008
Airlines around the world lost 42 million bags last year, 25 per cent more than in the previous year. ... 

Court of Appeal rejects airlines' challenge to one-person, one-fare policy
Thursday, May 15, 2008
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities is hailing a recent Federal Court of Appeal ruling that rejected a bid by Air Canada and WestJet challenging the one-person, one-fare policy. ... 

Lufthansa sees value in United-US Airways merger but not investment
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Lufthansa would support a merger between Star Alliance partners United Airlines and US Airways ... 

Qantas prepares to smash strike
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Australia's flagship airline is preparing to smash its unionised engineering workforce with non-union labour recruited in Asia and the Pacific ... 

Airbus confirms new A380 delays
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Airbus has confirmed a new round of delays to the A380 programme that will affect deliveries at least this year and next year. ... 

JetBlue puts LAX plans on hold
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
JetBlue Airways Corp. is suspending plans to start serving Los Angeles International Airport, saying Tuesday the skyrocketing price of jet fuel is making the cost of starting service at a new airport unaffordable. ... 

Qatar Airways future expansion tops 200 aircraft orders
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker spoke of the airline's aggressive expansion plans over the next few years highlighting orders for more than 200 aircraft worth over US$30 billion ... 

Five most common ticketing errors
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
As far as mistakes go, the one Janet Gordon recently made didn't seem like a big deal. ... 

RDU unable to pick a date for opening of Terminal 2
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Raleigh-Durham International Airport staff huddled with RDU's governing body for three hours on May 7 to provide an update on the airport's new terminal ... 

NY man sues US airline over flight spent in toilet
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
A New York man who says he was denied a seat on a five-hour jetBlue flight and was instead told to "hang out" in the plane's bathroom has sued the airline for $2 million, saying he suffered "extreme humiliation." ... 

Fuel Prices Hamper Air Canada Sale
Monday, May 12, 2008
Surging jet fuel prices have cut odds that Air Canada will be sold in the near future, although its parent, ACE Aviation, plans to wind itself up within six months ... 

Dubai Airport Aims To Avoid Heathrow Debacle
Monday, May 12, 2008
Dubai plans to open its new USD$4.5 billion airport terminal gradually rather than with "a big bang" to avoid the chaos that marked the opening of Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 in March, which is 25 percent smaller. ... 

BA to begin long-haul T5 transfer as under-fire BAA gets £400 million injection
Monday, May 12, 2008
British Airways will begin shifting long-haul flights to London Heathrow's Terminal 5 next month, it said in a joint statement with airports operator BAA ... 

One-time charges drag Air Canada to deeper loss
Friday, May 09, 2008
Air Canada posted a deep first-quarter net loss on Thursday as more than C$200 million ($198 million) in one-time charges masked better than expected operating results in the face of soaring fuel prices. ... 

Reagan airport to bar District cabs without meters on June 1
Friday, May 09, 2008
D.C. cabs that don't have meters installed in them will be barred from picking up passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport starting June 1. ... 

Continental pilots get $5 million grant for talks
Friday, May 09, 2008
The Air Line Pilots Association has given $5 million to the local pilots union at Continental Airlines to help it secure a new contract. ... 

British Airways Aware Of T5 Issues Before Opening
Thursday, May 08, 2008
British Airways Chief Executive Willie Walsh said on Wednesday he was aware of problems with Heathrow's Terminal 5 building before its opening ... 

Sukhoi: Superjet will fly this month
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Sukhoi Superjet 100's first flight is expected sometime this month ... 

U.S. may soften to EU plane CO2 curbs
Thursday, May 08, 2008
The next United States administration is likely to be more sympathetic to European Union plans to cap carbon dioxide emissions from airlines ... 

Jamaica Government to divest national airline
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Jamaica signed an agreement with a U.S. federal trade agency Monday to get its debt-ridden national airline off its books by 2009 ... 

British Airways hit by slump in U.S. traffic
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
British Airways said on Tuesday a slump in economy-class travel from the United States helped cut passenger traffic by a worse-than-expected 7 percent in April, sending its shares lower ... 

Boeing CEO says 787 international production line is sound
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
The Boeing Co.'s chief executive officer said Monday that outsourcing production of parts for the 787 jetliner to manufacturers worldwide remains a good plan, despite four production delays and costly penalties ... 

Southwest Airlines traffic rises 5.7 percent in April
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Southwest Airlines Co. said Monday its traffic rose 5.7 percent in April, as the carrier flew more passengers on slightly fuller planes ... 

Airlines Fretting Over New Fuel Laws
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Congress is preparing to take up climate-change legislation, and the airline industry is wary. ... 

Lufthansa, UniCredit Meet On Alitalia
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Lufthansa and Italian bank UniCredit have met to discuss a possible role for the German airline in a bid for Italian flag carrier Alitalia, Il Messaggero reported on Monday ... 

Airbus Talks On Site -Sales May End, A380 Delays
Monday, May 05, 2008
Airbus may run into problems selling some of its factory sites, and could be forced to further delay some deliveries on its A380 superjumbo, according to German media reports. ... 

United/US Air Merger Could Mean Major Capacity Cuts
Monday, May 05, 2008
If United Airlines parent UAL and US Airways Group merged, the pairing could result in massive cost savings for the new carrier as well as higher fares for the troubled industry ... 

Qantas to strike, expect delays
Monday, May 05, 2008
QANTAS airline passengers should be prepared for flight chaos as engineers plan a series of 48-hour strikes in their campaign for better pay ... 

US Airways may consider benefits of uniting with United Airlines
Friday, May 02, 2008
Though he's still merging work forces from his last airline deal, US Airways Chief Executive Doug Parker hasn't stopped eyeing other carriers and thinking of the possibilities ... 

Rising costs reshaping air travel across the USA and the world-No good news
Friday, May 02, 2008
Record-high oil prices are threatening to ground millions of travelers who have grown accustomed to flying for fun and business during the past 30 years ... 

Virgin blasts potential BA/AA/CO alliance; UA pilots slam possible US merger
Friday, May 02, 2008
Opposition from some quarters to potential moves by US airlines in response to the recent Delta Air Lines/Northwest Airlines merger announcement is fierce... ... 

Silverjet agrees key $25m funding deal with UAE investor
Thursday, May 01, 2008
UK long-haul all-business carrier Silverjet has provisionally secured $25 million in funding from an unnamed UAE investor, boosting its dwindling cash reserves ... 

Aviation Bill Stalls In US Senate
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Sweeping legislation to upgrade the aging US air traffic system and to strengthen airline safety and service stalled in the US Senate on Wednesday over airline pensions and procedural wrangling ... 

British Airways In Talks With American, Continental
Thursday, May 01, 2008
British Airways said on Wednesday it was in discussions with two of its largest US rivals, American Airlines and Continental Airlines ... 

Start-up hopes efficiency can save U.S. airlines
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
With some airlines even charging for peanuts to offset sharply higher fuel prices, a Seattle-based company wants to rescue struggling carriers by lowering jet fuel costs through more efficient landings ... 

BA Fuel surcharge to increase - May 2, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
British Airways will increase its fuel surcharge on all short haul and long haul tickets issued from Friday, May 2, 2008. ... 

Budget airline Nationwide ceases operations with immediate effect
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
South African budget airline Nationwide stopped operations with immediate effect Tuesday because of financial problems. ... 

Euro strength brings holiday 'bargain hunters' to Britain
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Bargain hunting late bookers from the Continent are making use of the strength of the euro to plan trips to the UK. ... 

Continental got spooked by UAL's financial woes
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
It was United Airlines suddenly weakened financial performance and falling stock price that made Continental Airlines Inc. walk away from a merger ... 

Pilots union vote only signals more trouble ahead
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
US Airways Group Inc.'s new pilot union may be heading for a turbulent future. ... 

Airline shares in a nose dive
Monday, April 28, 2008
Merger cries grow with rising losses, record fuel costs ... 

ExpressJet Rejects Takeover Offer From SkyWest
Monday, April 28, 2008
ExpressJet Holdings Inc said on Friday it rejected a $181.5 million takeover bid from SkyWest Inc ... 

Eos Airlines To Cease Operations
Monday, April 28, 2008
All-premium-class transatlantic carrier Eos Airlines on Saturday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and said it would cease all operations Sunday, becoming the fourth U.S. carrier to shut down in less than one month ... 

EU presses Italy on Alitalia loan
Friday, April 25, 2008
The European Commission has raised concerns that an Italian government loan given to Alitalia is illegal state aid and is seeking more details. ... 

Alaska Air loss widens as fuel costs soar
Friday, April 25, 2008
Alaska Air Group Inc parent of Alaska Airlines, reported a wider quarterly loss on Thursday as revenue could not keep pace with skyrocketing fuel costs. ... 

US Airways swings to 1Q loss on fuel costs
Friday, April 25, 2008
US Airways Group Inc. said Thursday it swung to a loss in the first quarter, punished like other airlines by the rising cost of jet fuel ... 

Delays And Fares Frustrate Argentina Visitors
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Frustrations over travel delays and flight cancellations, plus the fact that foreigners pay double what locals do to fly, could dent a tourism boom in Argentina, ... 

EasyJet Exec Predicts Cull Of Budget Airlines
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Oil prices well above USD$100 a barrel will drive most of Europe's low-cost airlines out of business, the head of easyJet's French subsidiary said on Wednesday ... 

Great deals await flexible travelers
Thursday, April 24, 2008
As airline prices rise into the stratosphere, don't rule out your summer vacation just yet. Deals exist, but you won't find them if you're set on a certain destination on specific dates ... 

Berlusconi hit by first crisis as Alitalia faces bankruptcy
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Silvio Berlusconi is wrestling with his first major crisis: the imminent bankruptcy of Alitalia ... 

Delta, Northwest See No US Antitrust Hurdles
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines said on Tuesday that competition issues should not hinder the US antitrust review of their merger proposal to become the largest carrier ... 

Airline Industry Aims For 'Carbon Neutral Growth'
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Aircraft makers, airlines, airports and air traffic controllers pledged on Tuesday to work towards "carbon-neutral growth" and reduce their industry's contribution to global warming ... 

New China visa rules to hit business travel
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Many business travelers wanting to go to China will face more time-consuming and rigorous visa requirements at least through the Olympics in August ... 

Alitalia Bid No Longer Valid - Air France-KLM
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Air France-KLM formally withdrew its bid for Alitalia late on Monday ... 

Boeing Says Unaware Of Further 787 Delay
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
...Federal Aviation Administration has not informed the company of a certification delay of its 787 jet after a report in German magazine Focus that the project could be pushed back by another three to six months. ... 

Berlusconi, Putin invite Aeroflot into Alitalia rescue talks
Monday, April 21, 2008
Russian airline Aeroflot was floated Friday as a potential partner for cash-strapped Alitalia by prime minister-elect Silvio Berlusconi following a meeting with Vladimir Putin ... 

Heathrow delays foretold in tests
Monday, April 21, 2008
Owen Coughlan knew there were going to be delays at British Airways PLC's new terminal at London's Heathrow Airport almost three weeks before the opening ... 

IATA chief urges airline consolidation
Monday, April 21, 2008
The global airline industry is fragmented and suffers from over-capacity, the head of the industry association IATA said on Saturday, urging speedy approval of a proposed takeover of Northwest Airlines by rival Delta Air Lines ... 

FAA says US airlines must monitor their own safety
Friday, April 18, 2008
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will tighten oversight of airline safety after aircraft groundings at big carriers, but will not absolve airlines of responsibility for monitoring their own safety ... 

Continental Buys Back Golden Share From Northwest
Friday, April 18, 2008
On Thursday morning, Continental Airlines announced that it has bought back its freedom from Northwest Airlines, which had veto power over any deal that Continental wanted to enter ... 

US Airways forced to make dramatic changes CEO
Friday, April 18, 2008
With the price of oil reaching US$113 per barrel and a looming recession, airline companies are scrambling to find ways to stay afloat ... 

More airports to use 'whole body imaging' machines
Thursday, April 17, 2008
The machines see through clothing and provide a detailed image of a person's body ... 

Berlusconi opens door a crack to Air France-KLM
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Incoming Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi said he could allow Alitalia's sale to Air France-KLM if the ailing Italian carrier were given equal footing in a deal ... 

United hikes domestic fuel surcharge
Thursday, April 17, 2008
UAL Corp.'s United Airlines said Tuesday it raised its domestic fuel surcharge by $10 to $20 roundtrip, less than a week after the nation's second-largest carrier increased fares to offset rising fuel expenses ... 

Delta, Northwest still have obstacles
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
If Delta and Northwest are going to create the world's largest airline, they'll first have unions to cajole, politicians to placate, and antitrust regulators to convince ... 

BA may take until October to move all long haul flights to Heathrow's T5
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The chief executive of British Airways Plc. said the airline may take until October to switch all its long haul services to London Heathrow's troubled new terminal five ... 

Feds to test international registered traveler program
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
U.S. Customs and Border Protection on June 10 will launch the Global Entry program ... 

FAA puts older Boeing 737s under microscope
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Federal regulators on Monday ordered inspections for hundreds of Boeing jetliners over potential problems with wing de-icing systems, certain planes' main landing gear and the oxygen masks used by passengers. ... 

200,000 a month 'losing bags at UK airports'
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Nearly 200,000 UK passengers a month have had their luggage lost or misplaced at airports over the last two years. ... 

Delta, Northwest agree to merge
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Delta Air Lines has reached an agreement with Northwest Airlines to take over Northwest and create the world's biggest carrier ... 

Not all's fare as airlines seek cash
Monday, April 14, 2008
In a turbulent economy, fliers face a litany of fees for new perks or for services that once were free ... 

American Returns All MD-80s to Service
Monday, April 14, 2008
American Airlines Gets FAA Clearance to Return All Grounded Jets to Service ... 

Aging planes an added strain on U.S. airlines
Monday, April 14, 2008
An aging fleet is catching up with domestic airlines, and the maintenance issues that inevitably arise are likely to worsen as the industry's jets grow older and its finances weaken. ... 

Airport Pricing Proposal Prompts Protest
Friday, April 11, 2008
The U.S. Department of Transportation in January proposed to allow operators of congested airports to adjust landing fees as a means to encourage airlines to use larger planes... ... 

Airlines seek redress for Boeing 787 delays
Friday, April 11, 2008
Airlines lined up on Thursday for compensation after Boeing Co. announced a further six-month delay for its new 787 Dreamliner plane. ... 

Frontier files for bankruptcy
Friday, April 11, 2008
Frontier Airlines Holdings (FRNT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday ... 

JetBlue's Neeleman To Leave Company
Thursday, April 10, 2008
JetBlue Airways said on Wednesday its founder and chairman, David Neeleman, will not stand for re-election at its annual meeting next month. ... 

Airlines waiting for delayed Boeing 787
Thursday, April 10, 2008
More than 50 airlines and leasing companies have ordered Boeing Co's new 787 Dreamline ... 

Delta Asks Union To Scratch Part Of Contract
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Delta Air Lines is urging its union leaders to cede parts of a pilots' contract so it can move closer to merging with Northwest Airlines ... 

American Air cancels flights for MD-80 inspections
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
American Airlines canceled up to 500 flights on Tuesday to conduct additional safety inspections of its MD-80 aircraft ... 

Naomi Campbell banned from British Airways
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from flying with BA after she was escorted off a flight and arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer ... 

Pilots turned back flights deliberately - airline
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
China Eastern Airlines admitted Monday that some pilots at its Yunnan branch last week "deliberately" turned back midway through their flights in a rare strike action demanding higher pay. ... 

China Eastern Grounds Pilots After Strike Action
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
China Eastern Airlines said on Monday it has grounded pilots who flew domestic flights back to their departure airports last week in what local media said was a strike over pay and work conditions. ... 

USA warns it may issue alert on travel to Mexico
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
The U.S. ambassador to Mexico warned that the United States may issue a heightened travel alert next week. ... 

Air France Says Up To Alitalia To Decide Future
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
The board of Air France-KLM on Monday approved breaking off takeover talks with Alitalia and said it was up to the struggling Italian airline and its unions to decide its future. ... 

Heavy fog disrupts air traffic in Hong Kong
Monday, April 07, 2008
Thirteen flights due to arrive in Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday morning were delayed up to more than 10 hours because of heavy fog and low visibility ... 

American Airlines freezing nonflight hiring
Monday, April 07, 2008
American Airlines has imposed a freeze on hiring management and support staffers as the nation's largest air carrier copes with high fuel costs and the slowing economy ... 

Skybus third airline to cease operation in a week
Monday, April 07, 2008
Passengers who had tickets to fly from Oakland to Ohio on Skybus Airlines are searching for alternative ways to get to their destinations... ... 

Northwest to cut capacity to counter high fuel
Friday, April 04, 2008
Northwest Airlines Corp NWA.N will park aircraft and cut domestic capacity by an estimated 5 percent later this year and take other steps to counter skyrocketing fuel costs ... 

Italy Vows To Keep Alitalia Flying Despite Crisis
Friday, April 04, 2008
Italy's government scrambled to salvage Air France-KLM's collapsed deal to buy Alitalia on Thursday, promising to keep the airline flying despite a looming cash crisis. ... 

Flight delays at Sydney airport
Friday, April 04, 2008
Half of the air traffic controllers at Sydney airport have called in sick, causing flight delays of up to one hour. ... 

U.S. Opening Additional Passport Facilities
Thursday, April 03, 2008
The U.S. State Department is opening new passport facilities to avoid the long processing times of last summer, a spokesman said. ... 

Alitalia on verge of bankruptcy as talks end
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Alitalia was Wednesday night left considering whether to start bankruptcy proceedings after Air France-KLM pulled out of takeover talks ... 

4 US airlines being probed by FAA
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Four U.S. airlines are being investigated for failing to comply with federal aviation regulations. ... 

Pace Of Fare Increases May Be Slowing
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
The rapid pace of air fare increases this year may be slowing as airlines brace for weaker demand, but their need to pass on fuel costs to travelers through new fees remains greater than ever. ... 

United Advises Customers of Some Delays and Cancellations Today
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
United Airlines is informing customers traveling on April 2, 2008 on United's Boeing 777 aircraft that they may experience flight delays or cancellations as a result of a functional check being performed on the aircraft ... 

FAA Issues Landing-Gear Alert
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Federal aviation regulators have issued a safety alert about a major aircraft-maintenance provider... ... 

Malaysian Air order 55 Boeing planes for $4.2 bln
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
State-controlled Malaysian Airline System Bhd has ordered up to 55 new Boeing ... 

US Airways Shot Raises Fears About Guns On Planes
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
The recent accidental firing of a pilot's gun highlights tensions over whether the number of authorized guns aboard US commercial aircraft translates into safer skies ... 

Alitalia Union Walks Out Of Air France-KLM Talks
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
A major Alitalia union abandoned talks with Air France-KLM on Monday, in the latest blow to the French carrier's efforts to win support for its planned takeover of the nearly bankrupt Italian airline. ... 

British government offers to help solve problems at Heathrow's new terminal
Monday, March 31, 2008
Britain's transport secretary offered Sunday to help resolve problems at Heathrow airport's new terminal that have led to hundreds of flight cancelations, thousands of lost bags and much embarrassment ... 

Airlines back to normal; wiring inspected
Monday, March 31, 2008
American Airlines canceled a handful of flights Friday as it finished up its inspections of wiring bundles on some of its planes, while Delta Air Lines resumed normal service after completing its inspections ... 

Aloha Airlines to Shut Down Passenger Operations After March 31, 2008,
Monday, March 31, 2008
Aloha Airlines announced today that it will be shutting down its inter-island and transpacific passenger flight operations. ... 

Delta Increases Fuel Surcharge USD$5
Friday, March 28, 2008
Delta Air Lines said on Thursday it has increased its fuel surcharge on flights within the United States by USD$5 each way. ... 

Who flies from which terminal?
Friday, March 28, 2008
A huge shake-up will accompany the opening of Terminal Five, with 54 airlines switching terminals in eight phases. ... 

HRG's Mike Platt warns of trouble at T5
Friday, March 28, 2008
Mike Platt, group industry affairs director at HRG, explains why there must be a shift in passenger behaviour if Heathrow's new Terminal 5 is a success ... 

American Cancels About 300 Flights
Thursday, March 27, 2008
American Airlines canceled about 300 flights Wednesday so its crews could inspect some wire bundles aboard its MD-80 aircraft ... 

Aeroflot Eyes European Acquisitions
Thursday, March 27, 2008
The general director of Russian airline Aeroflot reiterated in a newspaper interview that Aeroflot was interested in acquiring European airlines. ... 

British Airways Prepares for Overnight Terminal Move
Thursday, March 27, 2008
British Airways Plc, will shift operations to a new 4.3 billion-pound ($8.6 billion) terminal at London Heathrow in the biggest airport move in U.K. history ... 

US Court Rejects Airline Passenger Rights Law
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
A New York state law seeking better treatment of passengers stuck on grounded planes was thrown out on Tuesday by an appeals court ... 

FAA orders inspections for older Boeing 737s
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Federal regulators have ordered inspections for hundreds of older model Boeing 737 jetliners, including some operated by United Airlines, after numerous reports of fuel leaks caused by a potentially faulty bolt ... 

Air France-KLM Offers Concessions In Alitalia Talks
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Air France-KLM on Tuesday promised a revised plan for cutting jobs at Alitalia as part of its takeover of the carrier ... 

American Airlines parent expects huge jump in '08 fuel bill
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
AMR Corp. said Monday it expects to spend $9.3 billion for fuel in 2008, up more than $1 billion from its estimate of two months ago. ... 

Prodi calls on Alitalia unions to act responsibly in Air France talks
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi Hardy today urged unions at Alitalia to show 'a sense of responsibility' in talks with Air France-KLM that could lead to a takeover of the financially strapped Italian carrier ... 

Fuel Costs Affect Travelers' Options-US Airways Cuts Flights From Popular Midnight Hub
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Skycaps were doing a brisk business and a line of travelers waited to check in at a busy Las Vegas airport terminal on a recent Monday ... 

Heathrow fingerprint plan probed
Monday, March 24, 2008
Plans to fingerprint passengers at Heathrow's new Terminal 5 are being probed by the data protection watchdog. ... 

For quick airport check-in, just scan cellphone
Monday, March 24, 2008
First came the kiosk, a strange addition to airport terminals when Continental Airlines began offering it as a check-in option in 1995 ... 

Delta and United Slash Their Airport-Club Networks
Monday, March 24, 2008
Delta Air Lines is closing nine Crown Room Clubs beginning next month ... 

Collapsed Paris Airport Terminal Reopens With Style
Friday, March 21, 2008
Four years after its roof caved in, killing four people, the boarding area at Paris airport's terminal 2E is reopening following a EUR150 million euro (USD$232 million) rebuilding project. ... 

More Delays Expected On Boeing 787
Friday, March 21, 2008
Industry insiders and Wall Street analysts are expecting further delays on Boeing's new 787, as the US plane maker grapples with last-minute design changes and production problems ... 

United orders retests on seven 747s
Friday, March 21, 2008
Seven United Airlines 747s were pulled out of service... ... 

Aer Lingus Raises Fuel Surcharges On US Routes
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Irish airline Aer Lingus will raise its fuel surcharges ... 

Air France-KLM Warns Alitalia Deal At Risk
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Air France-KLM's chief executive said its takeover of Alitalia was in danger of falling apart and warned there was little room to modify a deal that has come under attack from Italian unions and politicians. ... 

Delta Adds Ups Fares USD$10 To Offset Fuel
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Delta Air Lines on Wednesday said it added another USD$10 to US domestic round-trip fares to offset rising jet fuel prices. ... 

Big US Airlines Look To Shrink To Save Money
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Major US airlines are beginning to shrink their operations as they battle unrelenting increases in fuel prices, a weakening economy and a sharp decline in their share prices. ... 

FAA to check safety compliance at all US airlines
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
U.S. aviation inspectors were ordered on Tuesday to review maintenance records at all domestic airlines to ensure that carriers have complied with safety orders and other directives. ... 

Higher Fuel Prompts Delta to Cut Jobs
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Delta Air Lines, faced with a weak economy, dimmer hopes of a combination with Northwest Airlines and record fuel prices that are eating up profits... ... 

A380 superjumbo heads for Heathrow
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The world's biggest passenger plane, the Airbus A380 superjumbo, will head for Heathrow airport on its first commercial flight to Europe. ... 

Alitalia Unions, Politicians Attack Air France Bid
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Alitalia's agreement to a takeover offer from Air France-KLM over the weekend has sent the Italian airline flying into political and union turbulence ... 

US airline CEOs: Fuel costs may force downsizing
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Continental Airlines and Northwest Airlines chiefs hinted that downsizing may be necessary to offset escalating fuel costs ... 

Alitalia agrees sale to Air France-KLM
Monday, March 17, 2008
Nearly bankrupt Italian carrier Alitalia has agreed to be bought by Air France-KLM, the world's biggest airline by revenue, for a smaller-than-expected sum of $184 million and a pledge to buy back bonds. ... 

Queen Elizabeth Opens New Heathrow Terminal
Monday, March 17, 2008
Queen Elizabeth opened a giant new terminal at London's Heathrow Airport on Friday, despite security breaches by protesters opposed to expanding the world's busiest international air gateway. ... 

British Airways warns of looming downward cycle for airlines
Monday, March 17, 2008
British Airways warned investors that airlines were entering a downward cycle due to global economic weakness. ... 

Rising gas prices could seriously slow entire US tourism market
Friday, March 14, 2008
Rising gasoline prices that are expected to approach $3.50 per gallon by the summer and even $4 soon after could have a negative across-the-spectrum impact on the US tourism market ... 

Southwest returns 34 of 38 737s to service
Friday, March 14, 2008
Southwest Airlines yesterday returned to service 34 of 38 737 Classics it temporarily grounded Wednesday for inspection and operated a normal schedule ... 

Alitalia Considered Treasury Loan
Friday, March 14, 2008
Alitalia said its board has considered seeking an extraordinary loan from the Italian Treasury as the loss-making Italian airline tries to stave off a liquidity crisis while it waits to be sold. ... 

UK hotels 'most expensive in Europe'
Thursday, March 13, 2008
The UK became the most expensive country in Europe for hotel stays last year as prices rose by 12% to an average of £106 a night over 2006. ... 

Indian Airport Workers Go on Strike
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Airports across India were running smoothly Wednesday with flights on time despite more than 15,000 airport workers going on strike nationwide ... 

Southwest grounds planes over new maintenance glitch
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Southwest Airlines Co said on Wednesday it had grounded more than three dozen planes... ... 

Alitalia Gains Most in a Month After Air France Approves Bid
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Alitalia SpA rose the most in a month in Milan trading after Air France-KLM Group SA's board approved a plan to bid for the Italian state-controlled carrier. ... 

Lufthansa raided in EU price-fixing probe
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Several European airlines with routes to Japan have had their offices searched ... 

BA pilots pledge not to strike over Easter
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The threat of massive disruption to British Airways flights at Heathrow over Easter was averted when pilots' leaders announced they will not take industrial action over the holiday period ... 

Air France-KLM Puts Conditions On Alitalia Bid
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Air France-KLM sought to win the backing of Italian unions as it announced a conditional bid for ailing Alitalia on Monday ... 

China plans to build its own passenger jumbo jets
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
China plans to set up its own company to make passenger jumbo jets, making it less dependent on Boeing Co. and Europe's Airbus ... 

US Airways Details $300 Million in Investments
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
With most merger integration behind it and two years of record profits, US Airways this year plans to invest $300 million as part of a "back to basics" plan to become the "airline of choice" for travelers. ... 

United, Delta raise fuel surcharge as oil spikes
Monday, March 10, 2008
United Airlines increased its fuel surcharge on domestic U.S. flights on Friday by up to $10 round-trip ... 

Goldman Sachs: 787 faces additional three-month delay
Monday, March 10, 2008
Rumors of further delays to the first flight of the 787 gained momentum Friday as Goldman Sachs indicated the world may have to wait at least an additional three months ... 

AA answers criticism about five-passenger flight
Monday, March 10, 2008
Environmentalists in London blasted American Airlines for operating a flight from Chicago to London with just five passengers on board... ... 

Alitalia Eyes Air France Offer By March 14
Friday, March 07, 2008
Alitalia expects a final, binding offer from Air France-KLM to be presented on March 13 or 14 ... 

FAA Proposes Record USD$10 Mln Fine For Southwest
Friday, March 07, 2008
US aviation regulators on Thursday proposed a USD$10.2 million fine against Southwest Airlines, the largest safety penalty ever, for allegedly failing to inspect planes for structural cracks. ... 

France, Germany To Cap Foreign Stakes In EADS
Friday, March 07, 2008
France and Germany are finalizing changes to EADS' corporate by-laws to prevent foreigners from building large stakes in Europe's flagship aerospace and defence company ... 

Reagan Airport No. 1 in on-time departures
Thursday, March 06, 2008
The airline industry has been taking a lot of flak lately for delays and cancellations. But if you're flying out of Reagan National Airport you may wonder what all the fuss is about. ... 

United Airlines Employees Receive $170 Million Related to 2007 Performance
Thursday, March 06, 2008
United Airlines today distributed $110 million in profit sharing payments to U.S.-based employees. ... 

British Airways Feb Traffic Rises 5.3 Percent
Thursday, March 06, 2008
British Airways on Wednesday said passenger traffic had risen 5.3 percent in February, driven by a 15.1 percent improvement in business and first class. ... 

Air travelers move to trains as Wi-Fi access becomes free
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Businesses have turned away from air travel to a major UK rail route after the train operator introduced free wireless internet access ... 

Berlusconi opposes Alitalia-Air France talks
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Silvio Berlusconi, campaigning to become Italy's prime minister again in April, has made clear his opposition to the government's plans to sell its stake in Alitalia ... 

Lufthansa cancels 142 flights due to warning strikes
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Deutsche Lufthansa AG said it has cancelled 142 flights scheduled for tomorrow due to warning strikes launched by services union ver.di. ... 

Delta pilot pension trustee sells $106 mln in stock
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
The trustee for the pension plan serving pilots of Delta Air Lines Inc sold more than $106 million worth of the airline's common stock in February... ... 

Lufthansa jet wing scrapes runway; all safe
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
A Lufthansa jet carrying 131 passengers was caught by gusting wind as it tried to land during a storm, causing a wing tip to graze the runway before the pilot got the plane back off the ground... ... 

Continental pays record for Heathrow slots
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Continental Airlines of the US has paid a record $209m for four pairs of take off and landing slots at London Heathrow airport. ... 

Southwest CEO describes 2008's challenges
Monday, March 03, 2008
In January, Southwest Airlines reported its 67th consecutive quarter and 35th consecutive year of profitability, something no other airline has done. ... 

$10.5b bid to unclog Heathrow
Monday, March 03, 2008
Shiny, spacious and still having the construction dust brushed away before opening next month, London Heathrow's Terminal Five is Britain's latest bid to help unclog the world's busiest international airport. ... 

UAL pilots union seeks more dues in case of merger-related seniority battle
Monday, March 03, 2008
United Airlines pilots continue to gear up for a possible merger involving the Chicago-based airline ... 

Italy court OKs exclusive Alitalia-Air France talks
Friday, February 29, 2008
An Italian court ruled on Thursday that Alitalia could continue its exclusive sale talks with Air France-KLM knocking down a request to stop them by rival suitor Air One ... 

Talks between Delta, Northwest on hold but pilots still seeking deal
Friday, February 29, 2008
Northwest Airlines pilots are continuing to look for a solution to the stalled talks with Delta pilots, and they're not under a deadline to make a deal... ... 

US Airways CEO sees airline industry heading down
Friday, February 29, 2008
The chief executive of US Airways Group Inc warned on Thursday that the U.S. airline industry is heading into a downturn... ... 

Ryanair complains of state aid to Air France-KLM
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Ryanair on Wednesday filed a complaint to the European Commission against Dutch state aid to Air France-KLM ... 

Meeting Planners Seek Savings Other Than Rates
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Two surveys of meeting planners say many corporations and associations are finding the continuing rise in room rates nonnegotiable with hoteliers... ... 

China Eastern rejects Air China's bid, says offer 'lacking sincerity'
Thursday, February 28, 2008
China Eastern Airlines formally rejected Air China's bid to raise its stake in the Shanghai-based airline from 12% to just over 26% yesterday and said it will continue its search for a strategic investor with a continued preference for Singapore Airlines. ... 

US AIRWAYS AMENDS CHECKED BAGGAGE POLICY
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
US Airways (NYSE: LCC) today announced it will implement a $25 service fee for a second checked bag. ... 

Airlines should brace for bumpy 2008: IATA
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Airlines should brace for a bumpy ride in 2008 as the U.S. slowdown is seen hitting profits, despite robust cargo demand in emerging markets, the head of industry body IATA warned on Tuesday. ... 

Airlines likely will face higher insurance renewals this year
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Airlines likely will face higher insurance renewals this year compared to 2007, according to Aon Corp.'s "Airline Industry Market Review." ... 

Airport strike deferred till March 10
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
The nationwide indefinite strike called by airport employees from Tuesday, asking the government to fulfill their charter of demand, has been deferred till March 10... ... 

US Air Fare Increase Likely To Stick
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
A USD$10 round-trip fare increase initiated late last week by United Airlines was matched broadly over the weekend by rivals and appears likely to remain in place ... 

Three Asian airports top world for service -survey
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
South Korea's Incheon, Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International and Singapore's Changi are the world's top three airports.. ... 

Continental adds 27 aircraft to Boeing order, finalizes 2007 results
Monday, February 25, 2008
Continental Airlines announced yesterday that it placed firm orders for 19 737NGs and eight 777s... ... 

United Raises US Fares USD$10 Roundtrip
Monday, February 25, 2008
United Airlines said on Friday it raised fares on most US domestic flights by up to USD$10 roundtrip to offset higher fuel costs. ... 

Pilots push back merger ETA
Monday, February 25, 2008
Northwest and Delta pilots unions are at odds over seniority, putting the airlines' deal in a holding pattern ... 

BAA Refinancing To Complete By Mid-Year
Friday, February 22, 2008
Spain's Ferrovial should complete a much-delayed refinancing of around GBP10 billion pounds (USD$20 billion) of debt by the middle of this year ... 

Delta-Northwest Face Pressure From Minnesota
Friday, February 22, 2008
Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines, still trying to win backing for a merger from their pilots... ... 

Boeing Lands USD$2.5 Bln Continental Order
Friday, February 22, 2008
Continental Airlines said on Thursday it ordered 27 more planes from Boeing, in a deal worth USD$2.5 billion at list prices. ... 

SAS Wants Nearly USD$200 Mln From Bombardier
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Scandinavian airline SAS wants compensation of about DKK1 billion Danish kroner (USD$198 million) from Canadian planemaker Bombardier... ... 

Airbus Targets More A380 Sales From Singapore Air
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Airbus aims to talk to Singapore Airlines over the purchase of up to 15 additional A380 superjumbos and 20 A330 or A350 widebody planes ... 

American Airlines Reduces Capacity Plans
Thursday, February 21, 2008
American Airlines parent AMR reduced its capacity plans for 2008, as oil prices hover near record levels and the softening US economy threatens to sap travel demand. ... 

United pilots want payback
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Leaders of the pilots union at United Airlines are signaling plans to flex their muscle in a potential merger to recover what they lost in Bankruptcy Court. ... 

Air France To Inject USD$4.4 Billion In Alitalia - Report
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Air France-KLM is ready to inject EUR3 billion euros (USD$4.4 billion) into Alitalia over six years... ... 

Boeing Faces Customer Ire For 787 Delays
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Boeing is facing growing anger from its biggest customers for delays in its new 787 Dreamliner, but still unveiled more than USD$6 billion in orders for other planes at the Singapore Airshow on Tuesday. ... 

American cruise passengers 'most annoying'
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
American cruise passengers are seen as the most annoying by their British counterparts. ... 

Cost of business travel to rise
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
The cost of business travel from the UK is likely to rise this year, a leading travel management company has warned. ... 

Heavy snow cuts off Greek villages, disrupts air traffic in Turkey, Athens
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Heavy snowfall left about 200 villages cut off across Greece Monday and forced airport authorities to cancel dozens of flights ... 

AirTran would seek divested assets from big merger
Friday, February 15, 2008
AirTran Holdings Inc, parent of low-cost carrier AirTran Airways, would seek any gates, slots or facilities that Delta Air Lines Inc or other carriers could be forced to give up in any large-scale merger ... 

Homeland Security screening own workers to add more security
Friday, February 15, 2008
The US Transportation Security Administration plans a 90-day test program for more vigorous screening of airport workers in an effort to increase security and weed out potential terrorists. ... 

Paris Air Traffic Control Strike Ends
Friday, February 15, 2008
French air traffic controllers voted on Thursday to end a strike that has halved the number of flights at Paris Orly Airport ... 

European Union unveils fingerprinting proposal
Thursday, February 14, 2008
U.S. citizens and all other non-Europeans entering or leaving Europe would be required to provide a biometric identifier such as fingerprints... ... 

FBI Issues Valentine's Day Email Warning
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Internet Alert: St. Valentine's Day E-Card Carries Storm Worm Virus ... 

Out in the Cold: Berlin Airport Stirs Turbulence
Thursday, February 14, 2008
In most cities, local residents campaign against noisy, polluting airports. In Berlin, Cold War nostalgia has them fighting to keep one open. ... 

British Airways Pilots Move Towards Strike
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Calling the airline's plans to launch a new transatlantic subsidiary a "Trojan Horse" that will lead to reduced salaries, pilots at British Airways appear increasingly likely to strike within the next two weeks... ... 

Boeing stock rises after CFO's 787 comments
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Chief Financial Officer James Bell assured Wall Street that the airplane maker's 787 program remains on track for its first flight around the end of the second quarter. ... 

Paris air traffic controllers strike for 2nd day, forcing cancellations at Orly
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
A second day of strikes by air traffic controllers forced officials to cancel about half the flights... ... 

Airlines Look For Savings As Fuel Costs Rise
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The need for US airlines to control costs is greater than ever with losses creeping back onto balance sheets and shares slipping, but carriers are simply running out of fat to trim after years of restructuring. ... 

Bush orders clampdown on flights to US
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
EU officials furious as Washington says it wants extra data on all air passengers ... 

BA says it plans to hire 300 pilots
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
British Airways says it is planning to recruit 300 pilots in the next two years to support the growth of its operations at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. ... 

Spirit joins United Airlines in hiking baggage fees
Monday, February 11, 2008
While industry watchers wait to see if other airlines match United's new policy of charging most of its passengers $25 for checking a second piece of luggage, a leading low-cost airline has doubled the fee it charges to check any luggage. ... 

US Airways considers legal action against BAA in fuel supplies row
Monday, February 11, 2008
Under the new Open Skies regime that throws transatlantic routes open to full competition for the first time from the end of March, a raft of airlines have unveiled plans for new Heathrow services ... 

Strike Hits Paris Airport Flights
Monday, February 11, 2008
One in two flights to Orly Airport south of Paris was cancelled on Monday due to a strike by some air traffic controllers ... 

Colimbia Travel Warning
Friday, February 08, 2008
This Travel Warning updates and reminds American citizens of ongoing security concerns in Colombia. ... 

Airbus Sees Demand For 24,300 Aircraft To 2026
Friday, February 08, 2008
Airbus on Thursday forecast demand for 24,300 passenger and freight aircraft worth USD$2.8 trillion between now and 2026, with Asia set to be the largest passenger market. ... 

Air One Says New Investors Welcome In Alitalia Bid
Friday, February 08, 2008
Air One said its renewed bid for Alitalia was open to domestic and foreign investors, as the small Italian airline continued efforts to drum up support for its plans to buy the country's flagship airline. ... 

New Lufthansa connection to Equatorial Guinea
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Thrice weekly non-stop to Malabo from summer 2008 ... 

Failed-airline protection is now a law of the past
Thursday, February 07, 2008
The law requiring surviving airlines to carry travelers with tickets on any failed line expired and Congress did not extend it. If you hold a ticket on a line that fails, you can usually get your money back. ... 

United to open special check-in at O'Hare for first-class passengers
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Passengers who pay top dollar to fly United Airlines overseas soon won't have to rub elbows at the check-in line with the folks who sit back in coach. ... 

US Airways' On-Time Performance Triggers $1.8 Million Employee Incentive
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
US Airways LCC today announced its on-time performance for Dec. 2007 ranked first among the 10 largest carriers as measured by the U.S. Department of Transportation... ... 

Best and Worst Ways to Fly in 2007
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
What Were the Best and Worst Airports and Airlines to Use in 2007? ... 

U.S. Airlines Face Global Challenge to Delivering In-Flight Entertainment
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
U.S. airlines may be at a competitive disadvantage as European carriers move forward on plans for in-flight Internet connectivity ... ... 

Italy's employers leader seeks 2-yr moratorium on Alitalia's Malpensa slots
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
MILAN - Alitalia SpA should agree to a moratorium of at least two years on selling takeoff and landing slots at Milan's Malpensa airport, said Luca Cordero di Montezemolo president of Italy's employers group Confindustria. ... 

Kenya domestic tourism hit hardest
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Kenya Airways recommends staff to take leave ... 

United to charge some fliers $25 to check 2nd bag
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
UAL Corp.'s United Airlines said on Monday it will charge some passengers a fee to check more than one bag, a move that could generate $100 million annually as the carrier attempts to offset soaring fuel costs. ... 

Airbus Makes Test Flight On Alternative Fuel
Monday, February 04, 2008
An Airbus A380, the world's largest airliner, became the firs