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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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France braced for mass strikes
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Hundreds of thousands of French workers are to stage a one-day national strike today
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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."
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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 ...
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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...
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Pittsburgh Airport transforms as traffic continues to drop
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
There's good news and bad news about Pittsburgh International Airport.
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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
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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..
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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
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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
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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.
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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..
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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
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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...
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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.
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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
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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
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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...
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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.
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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
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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..
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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...
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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
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US State Department official travel advisory
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
London is a dangerous place for travelers says US State Department
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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
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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
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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 ...
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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...
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Plunging value of fliers' miles saps loyalty
Monday, December 29, 2008
Delta, Virgin America are launching tweaked programs to rebuild relationship with customers.
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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
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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
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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
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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..
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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
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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
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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 ...
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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
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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..
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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..
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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
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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
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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...
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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..
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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
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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.
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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..
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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..
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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
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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.
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Major airlines report declines in traffic
Thursday, December 04, 2008
American Airlines, US Airways and Southwest Airlines all reported traffic declines last month.
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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...
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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..
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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 ...
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Government agrees Alitalia sale
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Italian government has agreed to sell the bankrupt airline Alitalia to a business consortium.
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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Delta, Alaska Air grow closer
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Carriers will expand marketing alliance; takeover may be down the road
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With empty seats on international flights, opportunities for less costly trips
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Foreign travel likely to become more pleasant
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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..
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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...
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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
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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 ...
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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...
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United Teams with FAA to Save Fuel, Aid Environment
Thursday, November 13, 2008
11 Fuel Reduction Initiatives Create Substantial Carbon Emissions Savings
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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
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Italian flights disrupted for second day
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Italian airports were hit Tuesday by a second day of flight delays and cancellations ...
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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...
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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..
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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..
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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 ...
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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.
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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..
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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..
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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 ..
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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.
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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..
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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.
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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
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Pillow And Blanket Fees From US Airways
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
US Airways plans to introduce fees for pillows and blankets, according to reports.
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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..
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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
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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.
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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
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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..
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Airline Groups Offer Sober Outlook
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Economic concerns join high fuel prices in one-two punch
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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
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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 ...
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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
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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
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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...
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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"...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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
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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,
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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
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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..
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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".
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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
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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
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Air France launches electronic boarding pass on mobile phones
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The only paper document needed to board is personal ID.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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...
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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 ...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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..
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
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