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The right fliers Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:20AMComfort issues and excessive fees are sore points for air travelers, and are among the major reasons many are traveling less, according to Consumer Reports' recent survey of almost 15,000 passengers.
First biofuel passenger flight Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:03AMLufthansa has become the first airline to use biofuels on a scheduled fight.
Open-skies policy lures more seats to PHL Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:04AMMANILA, July 16 (PNA)--The country's open-skies policy that calls for the liberalization of rules and regulations on international aviation industry has gained grounds after all.
Etihad Airways to give passengers personal onboard chef Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:43AMPassengers traveling in Etihad Airways first-class section will get their own personalized chefs onboard in an in-flight dining program designed to be a "five-star restaurant" in the sky.
IATA challenges EU emission curbs on airlines at top court Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:26PM(Bloomberg) – International airlines said European Union plans to make carriers comply with emission curbs constitute an illegal levy on carriers that will undermine efforts to fight climate change. The International Air Transport Association told the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg that carriers oppose on several grounds “unilateral action” that extends the EU carbon market to all flights ...
Michael Gross: Coffee, tea or ... flee Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:06AMAir travel isn't getting any easier, with flight delays and other glitches
Sixteen tarmac delays over three hours in May, all but one from American Eagle Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:50AMThe Fort Worth-based regional carrier had fourteen flights with lengthy tarmac delays on May 29, all of them arriving at Chicago's O'Hare Airport which was having severe weather on that day.
Martin Rivers: Flying Through EU Skies? Then Expect to Play by EU Rules Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:55PMBeyond the brinkmanship and legal wrangling, Europe's path is clear. The ETS has committed to cutting emissions 21 percent against 2005 levels by 2020.
Traffic up at Pittsburgh International for 14th straight month Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:58PMFINDLAY TWP. -- Eight airlines reported an increase in traffic in May 2011 from the same month the year before, helping Pittsburgh International Airport to an increase in passenger traffic for the 14t
Aer Lingus Announces One Million Seat Sale Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 10:53AMDUBLIN, July 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Aer Lingus has announced a massive seat sale across its entire network. The one million seat sale will see one million great value seats to the UK, Continental Europe and the USA, which went on sale at the …
Boeing Co. debuts fuel-efficient 787 'Dreamliner' Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:42AMTOKYO (AP) - Boeing Co.'s long-delayed 787 completed its maiden trans-Pacific journey and landed in Japan , where the more fuel-efficient jet will undergo testing this week with All Nippon Airways in preparation for its first commercial launch.
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United Continental, American Fight EU Over Airline Carbon Curbs Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:09AMIn a hearing at the region’s highest court tomorrow, they will dispute a law expanding the EU carbon market to encompass flights that depart from or arrive at an EU airport.
JetBlue Partners with Qatar Airways Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:15AMJetBlue has entered into a partnership with Qatar Airways.
Flying high with non-food biofuel Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 1:41PMA couple of days earlier, KLM Royal Dutch became the first airline in the world to operate a commercial flight, carrying 171 passengers, on bio-kerosene produced from used cooking fuel oil.
Study Finds Tenfold Variance In Carbon Footprint Of Flights Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:24AMAfter studying more than 9 billion airline passenger departures, carbon accounting and offset firm Brighter Planet determined that "energy efficiency per passenger mile varies tenfold across the entire industry," said CEO Patti Prairie. The firm is proposing an advanced means for corporations to calculate the carbon footprint of air travel.
The baggage "insurance" you've probably never heard about Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:00PMAirlines are required by U.S. regulations to compensate travelers for up to $3,300 in the event that checked bags are lost or damaged. But that's only for domestic travel. For most international flights, bag liability is limited to approximately $9.07 per pound for checked bags, which is virtually nothing (a 30 lb. bag gets you $270 in coverage; note that some international airlines follow a ...
Air Canada Venture Called Monopoly Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:56PMCompetition Bureau Commissioner Melanie Aitken is attempting to thwart Air Canada’s joint venture with United Continental on routes between Canada and the United States, warning it creates a monopoly that will raise airfares.
Air travel expected to jump this Fourth of July weekend Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:49AMAir travel expected to jump this Fourth of July weekend
Air travel to rocket for Independence Day Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:47AMFireworks won’t be the only things in the air over the Independence Day weekend — the public looks to be falling back on airline travel over other modes of transport.
Republic Airways Announces Order for 80 Airbus NEO Aircraft Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 6:14AMINDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic Airways Holdings Inc. announces it has signed a letter of intent with Airbus to purchase 40 A319neo (New Engine Option) and 40 A320neo aircraft.
Paris Air Show Highlights Biofuels Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 9:32PMBiofuels are getting a lot of attention this week at the Paris Air Show. Airlines have shown their support of the technology and its viability with Honeywell and Boeing planes using a blend of biofuel and conventional jet fuel.
Hypersonic passenger jet to run on clean fuel is unveiled at Paris Air Show Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 2:37PMSuper-fast speed — think Tokyo to L.A. in 2 1/2 hours — isn’t the only cool feature of the Zero Emission Hyper Sonic Transport proposed by EADS. At the Paris Air Show this week, the aircraft manufacturer and Airbus parent...
Southwest Airlines customer satisfaction increases compared to other airlines, ACSI survey says Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:34PMSouthwest Airlines customer satisfaction is increasing as compared to other airlines, a recent US survey said. Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Image Credit: Southwest.com According to a report by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) released on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, more customers are not getting satisfied with the services of Southwest Airlines. Apparently, ACSI noted [...]
Airlines rank low in customer satisfaction Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 2:31AMPoor service and higher airfares and fees are reducing customer satisfaction levels with the U.S. airline industry, which now ranks dead last (tied with newspapers) among 47 industries in satisfying its ...
United Airlines returning to normal after computer glitch snarled weekend travel Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 7:23AM(AP) — United Airlines and US Airways said they were resuming normal operations after computer outages that had delayed flights over the weekend.
Paul Theroux's Honolulu Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 4:16AMPaul Theroux, the travel writer, loves Honolulu's beaches, laid-back lifestyle and great restaurants.
United Airlines Reservation System Problem Fixed; Knock-on Effects Expected for Weekend Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 5:16PM"United Airlines is in the process of resuming normal operations following a temporary computer outage Friday night. The airline experienced a network connectivity issue at about 7:15 p.m. CT which was resolved through troubleshooting procedures and restored at midnight.
United Airlines Resumes Flights Today After Computer Outage Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 10:33AMUnited Airlines resumed flights today after a five-hour computer outage last night stranded passengers in Chicago, Denver, San Francisco and other U.S. cities.
Air New Zealand Volcanic Ash Update 6 Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 5:46PMThe New Zealand Metservice has advised that low areas of ash down to 10,000ft continue to cover parts of the east coast of the South Island affecting flights into and out of Invercargill, Dunedin and Christchurch only. A total of eleven services were cancelled ...
Qantas, Virgin Australia Halt Perth, New Zealand Flights on Ash Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 3:20AMQantas Airways Ltd. and Virgin Australia, the country’s biggest carriers, canceled Perth and New Zealand services as a cloud of volcanic ash from Chile disrupts flights around the Southern Hemisphere.
Amid Frontier turmoil, Denver International Airport has been planning for loss of airline Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 2:15AMAs Frontier Airlines and its parent Republic Airways work through their latest financial woes, speculation is beginning to center on whether Denver can remain a three-airline town.
Returning soldiers decry Delta baggage fees Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 7:24PMDelta Airlines will reimburse members of an Army unit for $2,800 in baggage fees incurred while traveling through BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport this week. Nationwide furor erupted over a YouTube video posted by two soldiers recounting their experience catching a connecting flight Tuesday to Atlanta after an 18-hour layover from Afghanistan with more than 30 others. Several in the group were ...
Delta to reimburse soldiers over BWI baggage fees Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 4:47PMAirline agrees to reimburse $2,800 Airline to repay $2,800 after YouTube video, nationwide outcry
Jet set to expand fleet to capture European market Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 2:33PMJet Airways, India’s largest private carrier, will place orders for more Airbus A330s and Boeing 737s as it works to transform New Delhi and Mumbai airports into hubs that will connect European destinations with those in South and Southeast Asia.
BA-Iberia More Focused on Savings than on M&A Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 3:53AMInternational Consolidated Airlines Group SA, formed in January from a merger of British Airways and Spain’s Iberia, is concentrating more on extracting savings from the deal than expanding through further takeovers, Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh said in an interview.
Airline Industry Profits To Plunge In 2011 Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 6:00PMThis year is going to be a tough one for the airline industry, based on a dismal profit forecast from the International Air Transport Association. ...
Airline Industry Profits To Plunge In 2011 Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 6:00PMThis year is going to be a tough one for the airline industry, based on a dismal profit forecast from the International Air Transport Association. ...
U.S. slaps airlines with fines for omitting charges in ads Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 2:49PMThe federal government socked Continental Airlines Inc. with a big fine last week for advertising ticket prices without clearly disclosing hefty fuel surcharges that could almost double the fare.
U.S. slaps airlines with fines for omitting charges in ads Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 2:49PMThe federal government socked Continental Airlines Inc. with a big fine last week for advertising ticket prices without clearly disclosing hefty fuel surcharges that could almost double the fare.
On this week’s travel news Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 2:19PMBruce's Take - News you need to know
On this week’s travel news Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 2:19PMBruce's Take - News you need to know
Come Fly with Me! Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 2:19PMThe Big U.S. Airlines Have Dwindled Down To 4
Come Fly with Me! Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 2:19PMThe Big U.S. Airlines Have Dwindled Down To 4
This week’s travel news Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 12:40PMTourists Take Terror Warnings In Stride, Air Canada Returns To Toronto Island
This week’s travel news Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 12:40PMTourists Take Terror Warnings In Stride, Air Canada Returns To Toronto Island
Republic Airways Reports May 2011 Traffic Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 11:38AMINDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET), today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for May 2011. The Company generated 1.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs), a 2% increase from the same month last year, while capacity was up 1% to 2.3 billion available seat miles (ASMs). Block hours were 82,515 in May 2011, unchanged from May 2010. Consolidated ...
Republic Airways Reports May 2011 Traffic Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 11:38AMINDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET), today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for May 2011. The Company generated 1.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs), a 2% increase from the same month last year, while capacity was up 1% to 2.3 billion available seat miles (ASMs). Block hours were 82,515 in May 2011, unchanged from May 2010. Consolidated ...
United will keep 1st-class seating after Continental merger Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 7:26AMOn international flights, Continental offers only economy seating and a "BusinessFirst" section that includes special meals and "flat bed" seats that fully recline.
United will keep 1st-class seating after Continental merger Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 7:26AMOn international flights, Continental offers only economy seating and a "BusinessFirst" section that includes special meals and "flat bed" seats that fully recline.