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Many Airlines Go Radio Silent on Pilot Fatigue: Study Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:48PMDozens of airlines did not respond when a committee backed by the Federal Aviation Administration requested they provide information on pilot commutes and potentially dangerous fatigue.
Passengers seek cheaper air fares Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:32PMIt was a message he received in no uncertain terms — do something about Tallahassee's pricey air fares — and new director of aviation Sunil Harman has that on his to-do list.
ACSI: Passenger Discontent Pervasive for Airlines; Satisfaction Goes Up for Hotels, Fast Food, and Restaurants Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 7:13AMANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Customer satisfaction results for five industries show improvement for dining and lodging, but a downturn for air travel, according to a report released today by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). The report covers satisfaction with the quality of products and services provided by airlines, hotels, full-service restaurants, fast food, and express ...
ACSI: Passenger Discontent Pervasive For Airlines; Satisfaction Up For Hotels, Restaurants Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:03PMCustomer satisfaction results for five industries showed improvement for dining and lodging, but a downturn for air travel, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
Continental Pilots Protest Additional Scope Violations Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:56AMHOUSTON, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Continental pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association Int'l (ALPA), have filed two group grievances against United to protest violations of scope provisions in their collective bargaining agreement applicable to a merger during the period of separate pilot contracts and operations of the two airlines, legacy Continental and ...
So. Amboy resident finds balance in dual careers Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 6:21PMBY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Michael Kulbacki, 27, has two diverse careers that he sees as providing balance in his life. He is a Newarkbased commercial pilot for Continental Express and United Express airlines, where, as a first officer, he flies passengers from Canada to Mexico as well as throughout the United States. read more
Newark airport flight delayed after suspicious message is found in plane's bathroom Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 7:02AMA Port Authority Police official says the message was removed by the Transportation Security Administration, hindering the investigation
Airline Routes Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 7:02PMIberia launched twice-weekly Madrid-Brussels and weekly Madrid-Gran Canaria-Nouakchott Boeing 737F cargo service. United Airlines launched daily Los Angeles-Hilo service. It will launch weekly San Francisco-Hilo service June 11. Flights are operated by Continental Airlines. SkyWest Airlines launched daily United Express San Francisco-Idaho Falls service.
SkyWest reports 60.8 percent jump in traffic Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 2:30PMRegional airline operator Skywest Inc. reported Monday that traffic rose 60.8 percent in May compared with a year ago due to the November acquisition of ExpressJet.
Airlines make billions in fees, yet still lose billions. Some thoughts Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 12:58PMAirfarewatchdog.com
SkyWest, Inc., Reports Combined May 2011 Traffic for SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, and ExpressJet ... Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 12:33PMSkyWest, Inc., reported a 49.6 percent increase in departures to 118,078 for May compared to 78,943 for the same period last year. Passenger boardings for May increased 53.0 percent to 4,883,414 compared to 3,192,484 for the same period last year. Â SkyWest also reported a 60.8 percent increase in revenue passenger miles for May, while available seat miles increased 57.4 percent compared to May ...
Lightning Strikes Chicago-Bound Plane Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 5:18PMRockford - Lightning strikes a plane from Wisconsin forcing it to land at the Rockford Airport.
Airlines address merger issues Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 12:15PMJim Mueller, right, the vice president of Asia/Pacific for United Continental Holdings, Inc., answers questions about the merger as Barry Bergmann, managing director of Micronesia and South East Asia, listens during a media luncheon held at the Westin Guam Resort & Spa, yesterday.
United Flight Struck By Lightning Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 12:11PMLightning cracks a windshield.
$1 Billion Redevelopment Project at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport to Begin Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 12:30PMMayor Annise Parker and the Houston Airport System in partnership with United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced that construction on the first phase of the $1 billion redevelopment project at Bush Intercontinental Airport will begin by the end of the year.
Triumph and tragedy at Man U Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 9:00AMTOM Adams explains why this year’s Champions League final against Barcelona means so much to Manchester United.
United Launches Daily Nonstop Flights Between Los Angeles and Shanghai Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 9:04AMUnited Airlines today will launch its first-ever service between Los Angeles and Shanghai, China, with daily nonstop flights from the airline's hub at Los Angeles International Airport .
Southwest may bump United as No. 1 airline in Denver Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 10:55AMDENVER - An aviation consultant says Southwest Airlines could become Denver International Airport's largest carrier in a year or so as United Airlines juggles its fleet.
Fees, hard seats top air travelers gripes Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 5:02PMUncomfortable seats and excessive fees are the top gripes of air travelers, and a reason many said they are flying less, according to a new customer survey by Consumer Reports.
Stocks to Watch: Broadcom, Tyson and More! Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 8:33AMSome more stocks to keep an eye on this morning, including Broadcom and International Coal Group.
Morning MarketBeat: Futures Positive, Oil & Silver Recover Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 7:33AMPre-Market Brief: Market tone: Relatively upbeat as commodity prices recover. Overnight action: Dollar higher; Treasurys lower; Nymex crude higher at $100.16; gold higher at $1506.28. Watch for: Conference Board's April Employment Trends Index due out at 10 a.m. The Breakfast Briefing After a tumultuous week, stocks look set to open higher today as key commodity prices recover and overseas ...
Live! US files 2nd chargesheet in 26/11 case Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 12:45AMJust in: The US has filed the second chargesheet in the 26/11 case, naming five people, including Sajid Mir, Abu Qahafa, Mazhar Iqbal and a Lashkar Major called Iqbal. Mir heads LeT's India activities and was 26/11 accused David Coleman Headley's handler.
Africa unrest hits travel companies Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 12:32AMThomas Cook and TUI Travel are expected to report bigger losses this week because the uprisings in north Africa have caused holidaymakers to cancel bookings.
SkyWest loses $11.1M in first quarter Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 3:05PMSkyWest loses $11.1M in first quarter By paul beebe The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 4, 2011 09:49PM MDT SkyWest Inc. made good Wednesday on its prediction that the airline would post its first quarterly loss in nearly a quarter-century. The St. George-based regional airline lost $11.1 million, or 21 cents per share, in the three months ending March 31. It earned $15 million, or 26 cents per ...
When row 21 is actually row 9: The method behind airline row numbers Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 7:45AMYou wouldn't think row numbering on airplanes would be something worth spending time on, but the new United disagrees. Beginning June 9, the pre-merger United domestic fleet will be getting new row numbers to match the way numbering was done by Continental before the merger. This may seem like a waste of time, but frequent fliers will actually benefit from this change.
Regional flights on Air Canada Express start Sunday Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 12:57PMA rebranded Air Canada regional service is set to take flight Sunday with the launch of Air Canada Express flights between Montreal and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Republic Airways Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2011 Results Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 3:11PMINDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic Airways announces conference call to discuss first quarter 2011 results on May 3, 2011.
Stobart Group Ltd - Placing and Open Offer Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 8:31AMStobart Group Ltd - Placing and Open Offer
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport gets a big lift from Southwest Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 5:28AMSouthwest's arrival, lower fares from other carriers added to passenger traffic at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in March.
Airline subsidy question to go to voters Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 11:16PMMarathon voters can expect to have a chance to weigh in on supporting commercial air service in a straw vote this November. The Marathon City Council voted at its general meeting Tuesday night to... read more
After tear in a 737, what's old for a plane? Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 10:19PMHow old is too old for a passenger airplane?Most travelers don't think twice about it - although there's something unsettling about easing into your seat and finding the armrest still has an ashtray built in.But fliers may...
Frontier Airlines cuts fee for changing tickets Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 6:58PMFrontier Airlines cuts fee for changing tickets
Air Canada shares increase as deal with pilots gets investor welcome Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 3:13PMMONTREAL - Air Canada's shares jumped more than five per cent Wednesday after details of a tentative agreement with pilots were well-received by industry analysts.
Frontier Airlines cuts fee for changing tickets Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 8:46AMThe Associated Press The Associated Press DENVER Frontier Airlines is cutting in half the fees its customers pay to change their tickets and is offering a $5 discount for passengers that check their bags online. For tickets purchased on or after Wednesday, Frontier will charge a $50 change fee for alterations to coach class tickets, down from a previous $100. Customers who check a bag online ...
Maxing Out on Miles With the Latest Credit Card Offers Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 8:31AMCredit cards' big bonus miles offers.
United pulls out of Toronto Island Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 6:26AMThe newly merged United Continental Holdings, Inc. has abandoned its plans to launch a new service from Toronto Island, putting into play the 16 landing slots its was granted there
United and Continental Customers Donate More Than $2.5 Million for Humanitarian Aid in Japan Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 10:20AMUnited Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced that customers and employees generously donated more than $2.5 million to the American Red Cross efforts to aid those affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11.
Reach Media Group Announces The Acquisition of EMN Worldwide Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 1:14PMSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reach Media Group Announces the Acquisition of EMN Worldwide. Solidifies Leadership Position in Executive Travel Media Space.
Reach Media Group Announces The Acquisition of EMN Worldwide Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 1:07PMRMG Networks announced today that it has acquired Executive Media Network Worldwide , the leader in airport executive lounge media. EMN controls virtually all of the place-based video media assets in United, Continental, Delta, US Airways, Alaska, as well as the US based inventor for KLM, Lufthansa, and Air France executive airline lounges.
After tear in 737, some asking how old is too old for airliners? Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 7:02PMAfter tear in 737, some asking how old is too old for airliners?
After Tear In 737, What's Old For A Plane Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 5:36PMHow old is too old for an airplane?
Frequent flier or buyer? Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 6:41AMAs a confusion buster, Winship advises travelers to ask themselves: Am I a frequent flier or frequent buyer? Frequent fliers benefit from airline programs that link to credit cards, Winship says. They can earn miles in the same account for flights, hotels and the like.
'Big deal' may be on way for US Airways Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 9:17PMConsolidation is commonplace in the airline industry, a practice that's reduced the number of carriers with more than 1 percent market share from 12 in 2005 to seven in 2010. And there's another inevitable merger on the horizon, Doug Parker, CEO of US Airways, said at a media event on Wednesday.
Philip Trenary will step down as CEO of Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 4:10PMPhilip Trenary, who built a $1 billion regional airline company from a former Northwest Airlines subsidiary, announced today he'll leave Pinnacle Airlines Corp. on March 24.
Getting around Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 9:04PMNeed a ride? Try these options.
SkyWest, Inc., Reports Combined February 2011 Traffic for SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, and ... Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 2:19PMSkyWest, Inc., reported a 44.7 percent increase in departures to 99,698 for February compared to 68,919 for the same period last year. Passenger boardings for February increased 40.1 percent to 3,765,343 compared to 2,687,224 for the same period last year. Â SkyWest also reported a 42.4 percent increase in revenue passenger miles for February, while available seat miles increased 46.4 percent ...
The latest from Delta Airlines Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 9:54AMMy pretty former student, Anne Chan-Climaco of Delta Airlines Cebu office, gave me some interesting updates from one of America’s biggest airlines.
United Announces Special Fares, Mileage Bonus for Los Angeles - Shanghai Launch Tuesday, March 8, 2011 @ 2:00PMUnited Airlines is celebrating the airline's inaugural service between Los Angeles and mainland China's commercial and financial center with special fares for economy and business travel and a special Mileage Plus bonus offer. Â
Air Canada details Toronto Island service Tuesday, March 8, 2011 @ 10:40AMAir Canada details Toronto Island service
Southwest Airlines lands in Charleston on Sunday Sunday, March 6, 2011 @ 11:13PMAfter nearly a year of anticipation, Charleston's first red and purple plane arrives Saturday from Dallas with 70 Southwest Airlines employees onboard ready to fly the next morning.