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Chase and United Unveil United MileagePlus® Explorer Card; New Card Provides Exclusive Airline Privileges and ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:30AMToday, Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE: JPM ] and United Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: UAL ], introduced the all-new United MileagePlus® Explorer Card.
Frequent-flier? Yeas, nays Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:37AMNEW YORK — They lure millions of travelers each year with the promise of free vacations, first-class upgrades and a chance to cut the security line. But are frequent-flier programs really worthwhile? Miles programs sound simple enough. Passengers typically earn one mile or point for every mile flown. Those miles can be redeemed for free trips, usually starting at 25,000 miles for a domestic ...
Influence game can mean doing well by doing good Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:07AMWASHINGTON - As Boeing lobbied against a rival aerospace company to win a $35 billion government contract, its activities included a curious donation: $10,000 to the Johnstown, Pa., Symphony Orchestra.
Former Continental agent sentenced for selling $1 million in fake tickets Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:02PMA former sales agent for Continental Airlines was sentenced to 29 months in prison today for carrying out a $1 million Ponzi scheme involving the sale of thousands of fake airline ticket vouchers, according to federal authorities.
Rules, services of new age air travel Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:19PMKEEPING up-to-date with the latest developments in the sky is no easy task as the choices available to travellers take off in a new age of air travel.
Missing bag? The airline fee still applies Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:09PMToday we have a personal tale about an airline "mishandling" the checked bags of one particular traveler. But first, here's a good way to get into that story:
Lobbyists gave donations to charities linked to Hatch Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:56PMWASHINGTON -- As Boeing lobbied against a rival aerospace company to win a $35 billion government contract, its activities included a curious donation: $10,000 to the Johnstown, Pa., Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra was a favorite cause of Rep. John Murtha, the late Pennsylvania Democrat who, as a gatekeeper for the Defense Department's budget, held a lot of influence over Pentagon contracting ...
Boeing supported politicians' pet charities to help win contract Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:16PMAs Boeing lobbied against a rival aerospace company to win a $35 billion government contract, its activities included a curious donation: $10,000 to the Johnstown, Pa., Symphony Orchestra.
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United Frequent Flier VIP Reaches 10M Miles Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:47PMWith nearly 6,000 United flights under his belt, Tom Stuker hits 10 million frequent-flier miles.
Airline stocks decline after jobs report Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:50AMWASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Airline stocks declined Friday with the wider market following a poor jobs report. The NYSE Arca Airline Index slipped nearly 1% to 42.97 points with all but one of its 13 components in the red. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index also fell about 1% after the U.S. said nonfarm payrolls rose by only 18,000 in June, well below the 125,000 gain expected by economists ...
U.S. airlines take EU to court over emissions cap Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:29AMU.S. airlines took the European Union to court on Tuesday arguing that its imposition of emissions caps on non-European carriers breaches international law.
US airlines take EU to court over emissions cap Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:55AMAir Transport Association of America argues that Europe’s imposition of emissions caps on non-European carriers breaches international law
United-Continental sues EU over jet pollution limits Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:09AMEach carrier will be allocated permits to emit a set amount of carbon dioxide.
Emirates will cut airfare to boost occupancy Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 3:15AMDubai-based Emirates airline Emirates airline will improve occupancy level by cutting airfare as high oil prices put pressure on its profitability, a senior official said.
Continental Cup requires Greater Cleveland Sports Commission to be world-beaters Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:36PMThe Greater Cleveland Sports Commission finds that getting international teams to Cleveland to participate in the Continental Cup is the greatest obstacle.
Pets on jets: Tips to reduce anxiety Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:02PMFlying high: Pablo, a Chihuahua-Terrier, waits in his pet carrier at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. Last year, about 29 million Americans took at least one overnight trip with their pets. Three years earlier, half as many pets traveled, reports the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.
Emirates Meets Oil Pinch With Fare Cuts, Turning Screw on BA Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:52AMEmirates, the biggest international airline, said it will combat a profit squeeze from higher fuel costs by slashing fares to fill its 500-seat Airbus A380s, heightening competition for Air France-KLM and British Airways.
United says delays will continue through weekend Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:07PMIt could take several days for thousands of stranded travelers to get home after a United Airlines computer system shut down for several hours, leading to widespread cancelations Friday night.
SANDALS RESORTS COVERS AIRFARE FOR COMPANION GUEST WITH Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:58AMMIAMI June 30, 2011 Travelers concerned with rising gas prices and increased airline costs can breathe a sigh of relief as Sandals Resorts International announces a limited-time Companion Flies Free promotion, covering the base fare of a companion air ticket. To qualify, guests must book an air-inclusive, six-night minimum stay at Sandals Resorts or Beaches Resorts between June 30, 2011...
Sandals Resorts Covers Airfare for Companion Guest With "Companion Flies Free" Promotion Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:15AMTravelers concerned with rising gas prices and increased airline costs can breathe a sigh of relief as Sandals Resorts announces a limited-time "Companion Flies Free" promotion, covering the base fare of a companion air ticket. Â To qualify, guests must book an air-inclusive, six-night minimum stay at Sandals Resorts or Beaches Resorts between June 30, 2011 and July 31, 2011.
Airlines Collected $3.4B In Bag Fees In 2010 Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:01AMNEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. airlines collected $3.4 billion in bag fees last year. The 24 percent increase from 2009 shows how the airlines are increasingly reliant on charging for once-free services to make
In United-Continental merger, 1,000 questions remain Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:52PM"We have a golden opportunity'' said Scott O'Leary, the combined airline's managing director of customer solutions. "We're trying to do a lot of things very fast, but that's not stopping us from taking 10 steps back and saying 'Hey, if you were creating a new airline, would you do it any differently?' We're always asking ourselves that question."
Valley Biz Blog - AeroMexico launching Monterrey to Brownsville Flights Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 5:56PMTravelers worried about security on Mexican highways now have another option when traveling between Brownsville and Monterrey.
Homecoming Night with Postgame Fireworks Highlight San Jose Giants Homestand Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:12PMSAN JOSE, CA - The San Jose Giants begin the second half of the season at home with a four-game homestand beginning Thursday, June 23 at 7:00 PM. The Giants will host the Stockton Ports for a four-game series June 23-26.
Ask Airfarewatchdog.Com: When Do Airlines Honor 'Mistake' Fares? Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:40PMQ: I love Airfarewatchdog.com and have booked several great deals in the past year thanks to your tweets. I've even saved several of my friends lots of money by sharing your site with them. Thanks to a recent tweet, I purchased a Boston-to-San Diego ticket on Continental that was going for $61.30 total round trip. I'm about to depart on this trip and just called the airline to ask about their ...
Consumers tiring of airlines, OK with hotels Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:55AMThe American Customer Satisfaction Index released its annual look at the food and hotel industry today, and the results are interesting, if not exactly surprising.
Southwest Airlines Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Airfare as Low as $40 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 4:43PMSouthwest Airlines is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a big bang this year, dropping airfares to as low as $40, one-way, giving travelers a reason to celebrate as well.
Chart of the Day: Satisfaction High for Discount Airlines Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:33PMBut customers are pretty negative on the rest of the heap
Air Transport Association Reports May Increases in Revenue, Yield on Recovering Economy Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 9:23AMWASHINGTON, June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, reported that passenger revenue(1) rose 14.4 percent in May 2011 compared to the same month in 2010, marking the 17th consecutive month of revenue growth. The revenue data is based on a sample group of U.S. carriers(2).
A drop in airfare could result in a refund Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 6:19AMYou 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.
United recovering from computer outage Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 5:08AMCHICAGO—A five-hour computer outage that virtually shut down United Airlines is a stark reminder of how dependent airlines have become on technology. Passengers saw their flight information vanish from airport screens on Friday night and early Saturday, and thousands were stranded as United canceled 36 flights and delayed 100 worldwide.
Tech glitch affects flights Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 4:51AMA five-hour computer outage that virtually shut down United Airlines for several hours is a stark reminder of how dependent airlines have become on technology.
Profits are ready to soar Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 3:54AMDALLAS - This promises to be a moneymaking summer for the airlines, with planes full of passengers paying higher fares than a year ago. But there could be a fall chill in the air.
Wyndham Adds Tulsa Hotel to Growing Portfolio Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:37AMAdding to its expanding portfolio of hotels in key travel hubs across the country, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, today announced the addition of the 315-room Wyndham Tulsa to the Wyndham® brand. The hotel becomes the second Wyndham® property in Oklahoma, joining sister property Wyndham Garden Hotel Oklahoma City Airport.
200,000 Fans Attend Mavs Victory Parade Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 9:39AMThousands of Dallas Mavericks fans flooded into downtown Dallas Thursday to celebrate the city's first sports title in over a decade.
$3.4B in baggage fees a bonanza for airlines Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 5:58AMNEW 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.
AMR Said to Be in Talks With JetBlue to Widen Booking Agreement Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 1:49PMAmerican Airlines and JetBlue Airways Corp. are in talks to add more cities outside the U.S. to their joint booking and frequent-flier agreement, two people familiar with the discussions said.
Let Them In: How Brazilians Could Help the U.S. Economy Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 10:57AMTourists from Brazil are the freest spending travelers in the world. So why does the U.S. make it so difficult for them to visit?
Soldiers returning through BWI decry Delta baggage fees Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 10:49AMUPDATED AGAIN: Starting immediately, Delta has changed its military baggage policies to permit active military and their dependents traveling with them on military orders to check five bags free in first and business class and four bags in coach. They will be allowed four bags on Delta Connection flights. The airline is also working individually with the servicemen and women who stated in the ...
Continental Airlines is fined for advertising ticket prices without clearly disclosing fuel surcharges Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 9:54AMThe Transportation Department issues a civil penalty of $120,000 against Continental, and announces a $45,000 fine against US Airways for a similar violation. The federal government socked Continental Airlines Inc. with a big fine Thursday for advertising ticket prices without clearly disclosing hefty fuel surcharges that could almost double the fare.
Airline industry profits to plunge in 2011 Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 1:51PMThis year is going to be a tough one for the airline industry, based on a dismal profit forecast from the International Air Transport Association.
Southwest Airlines is turning 40 Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 7:28AMIn mid-June, Southwest will be celebrating 40 years of flying, and we could see the airline throw a party with...
7 ways your credit card can boost travel Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 5:00AMThink all travel perks have disappeared? Check your credit cards for extra deals.
Getting a refund is tricky Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 4:20AMNew York - You booked your summer travel early, only to see the airfare drop.
As its peers pair off, Alaska Airlines follows its own path - Sun, 05 Jun 2011 PST Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 2:13AMSEATTLE — Alaska Airlines CEO Bill Ayer pilots a rarity in the airline industry — a carrier that has made it through a turbulent decade without filing for bankruptcy or merging with another airline. He plans to keep it that way, despite speculation that the Seattle airline is too small to operate alone.
Travel briefs: From high-flying summer fares to Amtrak Cascades free trips Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 9:17PMTo fly someone from New York to Los Angeles and back, airlines spend close to $330 these days — just on fuel. That's a 48 percent...
Continental fined over ticket prices in ads Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 10:55PMThe Transportation Department issues a civil penalty of $120,000 against Continental and announces a $45,000 fine against US Airways for a similar violation. The federal government socked Continental Airlines Inc. with a big fine for advertising ticket prices without clearly disclosing hefty fuel surcharges that could almost double the airfare.
Business Digest: Online coupon seller Groupon files for hotly anticipated IPO; U.S. fines two airlines for not ... Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 8:00PMBusiness Digest: Online coupon seller Groupon files for hotly anticipated IPO; U.S. fines two airlines for not including fuel charges in ads
Continental Airlines is fined for advertising ticket prices without clearly disclosing fuel surcharges Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 6:01PMThe Transportation Department issues a civil penalty of $120,000 against Continental, and announces a $45,000 fine against US Airways for a similar violation. The federal government socked Continental Airlines Inc. with a big fine Thursday for advertising ticket prices without clearly disclosing hefty fuel surcharges that could almost double the fare.