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Flight canceled? European law makes airlines pay for hotel, meals Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:11PMunlike the United States, where airlines make their own rules on how passengers are compensated when flights are delayed or canceled, the European Union requires airlines to pay penalties of up to 600 euros, or about $750, when the problem is the carrier's fault, and cover hotel rooms and meals even when it is not.
Ash cloud cost Highland airports £45K a day Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 6:15PMThe grounding of flights as a precaution because of volcanic ash cost an airports' operator £45,000 every day services were disrupted, it emerged yesterday.
JetBlue CEO sees silver lining in big airline mergers Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 4:46AMJetBlue Airways is the kind of well-run niche airline that is supposed to get wiped out by the deal-making frenzy sweeping large network carriers like United and Continental airlines.
EU clears world's biggest airline merge Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:08PMEuropean competition enforcers have cleared a $A3.33 billion merger between United and Continental.
Congress tightens requirements for airline pilots Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:37PMReacting to last year's Continental crash near Buffalo, N.Y., that killed 50 people, the legislation requires pilots to log more flight time before flying passengers and aims to reduce pilot fatigue. Responding to the deaths of 50 people in the crash last year of a Continental Airlines flight near Buffalo, N.Y., Congress passed legislation Friday requiring increased training and experience for ...
Regional Airlines May Face Pilot Shortage as U.S. Tightens Training Rules Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:13PMU.S. regional airlines may have a tougher time hiring pilots under legislation passed by Congress mandating at least 1,500 hours of flying, six times higher than now required.
Families mark 10 years since Concorde crash Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:15AMGONESSE, France - Families whose loved ones died in the fiery crash of a supersonic Concorde jet 10 years ago joined together near Paris, laying flowers at a monument to the dead and wandering the breezy field where the plane went...
Families mark Concorde anniversary Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 9:20PMFamilies whose loved ones died in the fiery crash of a supersonic Concorde jet 10 years ago have joined together near Paris, laying flowers at a monument to the dead and wandering the breezy field where the plane went down. Related Stories Teenager survives 16-storey plunge Chavez threatens of US oil cutoff Taliban 'killed US Navy officer' Cameron drums up UK trade in Turkey Khmer Rouge jailer ...
Families mark 10 years since Concorde crash Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:21PMFamilies whose loved ones died in the fiery crash of a supersonic Concorde jet 10 years ago joined together near Paris on Sunday, laying flowers at a monument to the dead and wandering the breezy field where the plane went down.
Crash Anniversary Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:48PMAir France Concorde Flight 4590 went down ten years ago Sunday, killing 113
On the Call: Continental CEO Jeff Smisek Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:57PMContinental Airlines Inc. turned in its best quarter since mid-2007, earning $233 million and joining Delta, United and US Airways in reporting huge profits for the second quarter.
On the Call: Continental CEO Jeff Smisek Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:52PMContinental Airlines Inc. turned in its best quarter since mid-2007, earning $233 million and joining Delta, United and US Airways in reporting huge profits for the second quarter. Continental CEO Jeff Smisek, who will lead United if the pending United-Continental merger is approved, told analysts on a conference call Thursday that despite the gaudy numbers it's too soon to celebrate.
Airline results affirm recovery on track Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:13PMWASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Airline results on Thursday provided new evidence that the industry recovery is on track, driving shares higher, but the bumpy economy prompted an outlook for slow progress.
Airline results affirm recovery on track Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:47AMBy John Crawley and Deepa Seetharaman
Air Canada loses challenge to Toronto Port Authority Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:47AM'There is no evidence to suggest that the TPA and Porter were doing anything more than engaging in normal, reasonable, commercial activity:' Federal Court ruling
Millville: Matt Bell qualifying report Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:43PMMatt Bell Takes Top Ten In Daytona Prototype Qualifying Debut Busy day as he also nets top-ten in Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race.
Airport in holding pattern Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 11:44PMAUGUSTA -- Airlines competing to provide service to the Augusta State Airport over the next two years are being told to count on a lot less money from the federal government.
Flash forward | The week ahead in business Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 10:28PMMONDAY: Earnings from Butler National, Delta, Halliburton , Hasbro, Boeing , UAL, UMB Financial. TUESDAY: June building permits; June housing starts; earnings from Apple, Goldman Sachs , Harley-Davidson , Marshall & Ilsley, Morgan Stanley, UnitedHealth Group, Yahoo .
Millville: Matt Bell Friday report Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 8:28PMMillville, NJ (16 July 2010) - Matt Bell turned his first career laps in a Daytona Prototype on Friday and impressed with his speed and adaptation as he quickly took to the 2.25-mile New Jersey Motorsports Park in the high-speed No. 77 Doran Racing McDonalds, South African Airways, PR Newswire Dallara-Ford at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
More airlines sell early boarding, flight flexibility privileges Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 7:49PMWant to board your flight early? On some airlines you can if you're willing to pay a fee for a privilege long reserved for elite business or first-class travelers.
BoC announces rate decision, Tuesday Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 4:11PMGet up to speed on the news that matters, before it happens
Business events scheduled for the coming week Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:20PMBy The Associated Press MONDAY, July 19 WASHINGTON - National Association of Home Builders releases housing market index for July, 1 p.m.
Feds not on board with way airlines choose to disclose fees Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 8:30PMFinding the best deal on a flight has become a lot more difficult, thanks to hefty baggage and service fees that consumers often don't know about until they show up at the airline counter.
Matt Bell Joins Fellow P1 Driver Dion von Moltke in DP in the NJMP 250 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:36PMALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. , July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt Bell , one of the rising stars of GRAND-AM racing, currently in the Continental Tire Challenge Series for Stevenson Motorsports, will join the leading Rookie of the Year candidate Dion von Moltke in the #77 McDonalds/South African Airways/PR Newswire Doran Racing Ford Dallara this weekend in the NJMP 250 presented by Crown Royal at the New ...
Airline fees make it hard to shop for best deal Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:25PMFinding the best deal on a flight has become a lot more difficult, thanks to hefty baggage and service fees that consumers often don’t know about until they show up at the airline counter, congressional investigators say. Those fees are not part of the ticket price, meaning they can easily go unseen until it’s too late [...]
Airline fees make it hard to shop for best deal Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:25PMWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Finding the best deal on a flight has become a lot more difficult, thanks to hefty baggage and service fees that consumers often don't know about until they show up at the airline counter, congressional investigators say. Those fees are not part of the ticket price, meaning they can easily go unseen until it's too late for the consumer to shop around. Amounting to billions of ...
Watchdog Group Says Airlines Should Disclose Fees Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:08PMFinding the best deal on a flight has become a lot more difficult, thanks to hefty baggage and service fees that consumers often don't know about until they show up at the airline counter, congressional investigators say.
Airline Fees Make It Hard To Shop For Best Deal Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 5:31PMFinding the best deal on a flight has become a lot more difficult, thanks to hefty baggage and service fees that consumers often don't know about until they show up at the airline counter, congressional investigators say. Airlines, travel agents, online travel services and other ticket distribution channels should be required to disclose fees for checked baggage, changed reservations and other ...
E.U. Clears BA-Iberia, Alliance With American Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 5:24PMEU clears BA-Iberia merger, alliance with American
The week ahead... Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 6:01PMIt might be reaching the height of summer, but the corporate calendar is still packing a few punches for investors. Getting the ball rolling, pizza delivery chain Domino's (DOM) is set to rustle up a strong set of interim results on Monday.
Fitch Rates Albany County Airport Auth (New York) Rfdg Revs 'A-'; Affirms Outstanding Revs Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 3:02PMNEW YORK----Fitch Ratings assigns an 'A-' underlying rating with a Stable Outlook to the following Albany County Airport Authority, New York's revenue refunding bonds:
Early Glance: Airlines companies Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 9:34AM(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: AMR rose $.05 or .7 percent, to $6.79. AirTran rose $.03 or .6 percent, to $4.87.
Early Glance: Airlines companies Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 9:21AMNEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: AMR rose $.05 or .7 percent, to $6.79. AirTran rose $.03 or .6 percent, to $4.87. Continental rose $.31 or 1.5 percent, to $21.64. DeltaAir fell $.12 or 1.0 percent, to $11.59. JetBlue rose $.01 or .2 percent, to $5.73. Southwest rose $.16 or 1.4 percent, to $11.45. UAL rose $.15 or .7 percent, to $20.20. US Airways ...
Airline Traffic Rises in June Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 7:32AMJune sees a rise in airline traffic.
Stock Picks: RightNow, Sirius XM, US Airways, Wal-Mart Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 11:06AMWall Street analysts offer buy, sell, or hold opinions on stocks in the news on July 7
Final Glance: Airlines companies Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 5:37PMAMR fell $.07 or 1.1 percent, to $6.40. AirTran fell $.12 or 2.5 percent, to $4.64.
Near misses on rise at U.S. airports Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 5:30PMThe number of close calls and near-collisions at U.S. airports is steadily rising, leading some to point fingers at air traffic controllers.
Final Glance: Airlines companies Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 5:10PMNEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top airlines companies were mixed at the close of trading: AMR fell $.07 or 1.1 percent, to $6.40. AirTran fell $.12 or 2.5 percent, to $4.64. Continental rose $.10 or .5 percent, to $20.20. DeltaAir rose $.07 or .6 percent, to $11.10. JetBlue rose $.08 or 1.5 percent, to $5.46. Southwest fell $.12 or 1.1 percent, to $10.63. UAL rose $.05 or .3 percent, to $18.64 ...
Near-misses on the rise in D.C. Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 12:54PMNear-collisions spike in Washington area's skies amid influx of inexperienced air traffic controllers. Business - Arts and Entertainment - People - Japan - United States
Near-collisions on rise in Washington area's skies amid influx of inexperienced controllers Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 11:00PMA 120-seat United Airlines plane bound for Reagan National Airport from Chicago narrowly avoided colliding with a business jet departing from Dulles last Monday, the latest of 22 recent potentially dangerous mistakes by air traffic controllers who command the skies above Washington. United States - Washington - Hurricane Katrina - Tiger Woods - Recreation and Sports
Looking for fireworks, festivities? Here's what's happening today Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 9:51AMUPDATED | Looking for fireworks and July 4 fun? Here's a look at Independence Day festivities today:
US Airways, Delta drop asset swap Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 6:37PMDelta Air Lines Inc. and US Airways Group Inc. won't pursue a swap of takeoff and landing slots in New York and Washington under regulators' terms, a setback to strengthening their holds on two Eastern markets.
Continental Plunges After Metric Miss Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 3:13PMContinental shares led airline stocks down after the carrier reported lower-than-expected June RASM.
Google Finalizes Acquisition of ITA Software for $700M Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 3:51PMCAMBRIDGE, Mass. & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- ITA Software, Inc., a flight information software co...
Delta Sells 2 Regional Carriers for $82.5M Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 3:49PMDelta Air Lines Inc. said Thursday it sold two of its regional carriers that operate as Delta Connection for a total of $82.5 million. Delta, world's largest airline, said the move is part of its plan to streamline its regional operations to save money.
Detla Air sells off carriers Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 3:23PMDelta Air Lines said Thursday it sold two of its regional carriers that operate as Delta Connection for a total of US$82.5 million ($119 million).
The World Airline Report Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:42PMA year that began with airlines mired in the worst recession in at least 30 years ended on an upbeat note and the momentum has carried into 2010. But watch out for volcanoes.
Delta sells 2 regional carriers Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:14PMDelta said the $82.5 million sale is part of its plan to streamline regional operations to save money.
Midday Glance: Airlines companies Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 12:50PM(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: AMR fell $.13 or 1.9 percent, to $6.65. AirTran fell $.02 or .4 percent, to $4.83.
Midday Glance: Airlines companies Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 12:32PMNEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: AMR fell $.13 or 1.9 percent, to $6.65. AirTran fell $.02 or .4 percent, to $4.83. Continental rose $.05 or .2 percent, to $22.05. DeltaAir rose $.02 or .2 percent, to $11.77. JetBlue fell $.08 or 1.4 percent, to $5.42. Southwest fell $.13 or 1.2 percent, to $10.98. UAL rose $.07 or .3 percent, to $20.63. US Airways rose ...