Airlines see profitable summer ahead of iffy fallSunday, June 19, 2011 @ 1:31AMDALLAS — This promises to be a moneymaking summer for airlines, with planes full of passengers paying higher fares than a year ago. But there could be a fall chill in the air.
Families torn apart on Father's Day: Thousands stranded as United Airlines computers go down for FIVE HOURS - and ...Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 6:37PMIt could take several days for thousands of stranded travellers to get home after a United Airlines computer system shut down for several hours, leading to widespread cancellations.
United says delays will continue at DIA, other airports through weekendSaturday, June 18, 2011 @ 11:22AMThe unspecified "network connectivity" problem was fixed and flights resumed early Saturday, but the airline said delays could persist throughout the weekend. Also, with flights nearly full, there was little room for passengers whose flights had been cancelled to rebook.
United glitch strands thousands of air travelersSaturday, June 18, 2011 @ 10:21AMUnspecified error shut airline's computer system down for five hours Friday night
Billions in luggage fees bail out airlinesTuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:07AMNEW YORK #8212; Passengers hate them, but airlines can't afford to give them up #8212; those aggravating bag fees.
Baggage fees earn airlines billions - Tue, 14 Jun 2011 PSTTuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 2:43AMNEW YORK – Passengers hate them, but airlines can’t afford to give them up – those aggravating bag fees. U.S. airlines collected $3.4 billion for checked luggage last year, according to a government report issued Monday. That’s up 24 percent from 2009 and a big reason the industry made money again after three years of losses.
Book early, then airfare fell. A refund? MaybeSunday, June 5, 2011 @ 12:03AMYou booked your summer travel early, only to see the airfare drop.
Want a refund if you booked early and airfare fell?Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 11:04PMYou booked your summer travel early, only to see the airfare drop.
Booked Early, Fares Fell Refund? MaybeWednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 7:14PMYou booked your summer travel early, only to see the airfare drop. You have company. The threat of fare increases combined with pent-up demand drove more travelers to book months ahead, according to industry experts.