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NEWS HEADLINES
US Airways Announces Policy Changes As Part Of Proposed Merger With America West Airlines
August 17, 2005 -- In preparation for its anticipated merger with America West Airlines, US Airways has aligned three of its policies so that the combined carrier will be better able to offer seamless service to its customers when the merger is completed. The changes being announced today are consistent with existing policies at America West and other low-cost airlines. MORE
ATA strike on the horizon?
August 18, 2005 -- The president of the Air Line Pilots Association has authorized the union's leadership to hold a strike vote if they cannot reach an "acceptable" agreement with ATA Airlines in bankruptcy court. MORE
American Increases International Fare Surcharges
August 16, 2005 -- American Airlines increased surcharges on fares to/from most of its international destinations, as well as to/from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The increase is $10 one way, $20 round trip, and is effective immediately. The increase will help offset the record high cost of jet fuel. MORE
BA Launches Heathrow Strike Probe
August 18, 2005 -- British Airways said on Thursday it had started an investigation into whether any of its staff was bullied into joining an unofficial strike, which crippled its operations at London's Heathrow Airport last week. MORE
BA To Resume Meal Service After Strike Chaos
August 18, 2005 -- British Airways will resume hot meals on flights from its London Heathrow base next week, its caterer said on Thursday, a week after a strike at the firm spread to the airline and left 100,000 passengers stranded. MORE
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United Airlines Enhances Dulles-Based Regional Service
August 15, 2005 – United Airlines announced today an agreement-in-principle with new flying partner, Colgan Air that will add six Saab 340-B turboprop aircraft to the United Express fleet. MORE
United Introduced explus, the only 70-seat regional jet service in the skies
August 15, 2005 – United Airlines unveiled the new explussm brand -- a United Express® service featuring state-of-the-art Embraer-170 (70-seat) and Canadair RJ-700* (66-seat) regional jets, which offer United First® and Economy Plus® seating, premium snackboxes for United First customers on select flights, full-sized leather seats throughout, large overhead bins and spacious cabins. MORE
Delta, NW Outlook Clouded By Chapter 11 Rule Change
August 15, 2005 -- Both Delta and Northwest airlines may be only weeks away from bankruptcy filings unless they can solidify their financial footing. Whether one or both narrowly avoids Chapter 11, or goes under bankruptcy court supervision, the immediate ramifications for most corporate accounts won't be dramatic. Longer-term, relationships with these airlines could change, depending on how restructuring plans progress. MORE |
Air Wisconsin Begins Service As US Airways Express Carrier
August 15, 2005 -- Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation (AWAC) and US Airways marked the start of their new relationship this past weekend, with the first AWAC aircraft operating under the US Airways Express name taking flight on Aug. 13, 2005. MORE
Northwest Says Mechanics' Latest Offer Falls Short
August 18, 2005 -- Northwest Airlines said late on Wednesday that a new offer by its mechanics' union fell short of the concessions the carrier is seeking, signaling that the sides are far apart as a strike deadline looms. MORE
Alaska Four Challenge US Flight Security System
August 18, 2005-- Three Alaskans and one former state resident sued the US Transportation Security Administration on Thursday in an effort to find out what information the agency collected about them as part of its troubled airline passenger screening program. MORE
US Airways Gets Court Approval To Sell Planes
August 18, 2005 -- A federal bankruptcy judge approved a proposal on Thursday by US Airways to sell four planes for USD$40 million and extended the airline's ability to tap its only source of cash until October 25. MORE
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Continental Modifies Excess Baggage Policy for International Travel
CO announced modifications in its free checked-bags policy for international travel, to reflect new weight limits of 50 lbs. (22 kg) each for up to two pieces. MORE
American Announces New Premium Class Menus For Trans-Atlantic Flights
August 15, 2005 -- AA introduced new First Class and Business Class menus on flights between the United States and Europe as part of a series of moves to enhance the customer service experience on international flights. MORE
American to Introduce New Lie-Flat Business Class Seats on 767-300, 777 Aircraft
August 15, 2005 -- AA announced plans to install new lie-flat seats and enhanced inflight entertainment in the Business Class cabin on all Boeing 767-300s and Boeing 777 aircraft. American also announced plans for additional cabin improvements on the Boeing 767-300, including larger and more spacious overhead bins. The new lie-flat business class seats will be manufactured by Recaro, a leading specialist in aviation seating. MORE
Korean Air Pilots Drop Strike Plan
August 19, 2005 -- Unionized pilots at Korean Air have dropped plans to strike after reaching a last-minute agreement with management, South Korea's biggest airline said on Friday. MORE
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Delta's Song Offers Special $119 Fares Between Orlando and San Francisco
August 17, 2005 -- Tickets will be available for purchase now through September 2, for travel November 4, 2005 through January 30, 2006. MORE
Newest Delta Connection Carrier Increases Customers’ Options for Non-Stop Travel to Orlando
August 15, 2005 -- Beginning in October, Freedom Airlines, Delta’s newest Delta Connection carrier, will offer new non-stop service between Orlando and six destinations: Austin, Texas; Charlottesville, Va.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Jackson, Miss.; and Northwest Arkansas Regional, Ark. MORE
More Seat on Delta's MD-88 Aircraft on Boston-New York-Washington Routes
August 11, 2005 -- Beginning Nov. 1, 2005. Nine MD-88 aircraft will be configured into spacious, one-class cabins with 134 seats, compared with the current 120 seats flown with Boeing 737-300G aircraft. MORE
ALPA's Delta Connection ASA Pilots Respond to News of Sale
August 16 - Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), released a statement after learning that Delta Air Lines has sold ASA--one of Delta’s two wholly owned subsidiaries--to SkyWest Airlines. MORE |
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Car / Rail News
Avis Launches 'Drive Free III' Promotion
August 17, 2005 -- Avis Rent A Car System has launched "Drive Free III," a promotion that rewards customers with a free weekend rental after renting three times between Aug. 15 and Dec. 15. MORE
Orbitz Drops U-Save, ACE and Payless
August 17, 2005 -- Orbitz has decided against renewing contracts with three of its car rental partners: U-Save Auto Rental, ACE Rent A Car and Payless Car Rental. MORE
Dollar Thrifty Offers Triple Frequent Flyer Miles
August 16, 2005 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group's two brands, Thrifty and Dollar, are both offering customers triple frequent flyer miles with eight airline partners. The offer is valid at participating locations for rentals picked up between Aug. 15 and Dec. 15. MORE
Highway Bill Rids Industry of Vicarious Liability
August 16, 2005 -- President George W. Bush on Aug. 10 signed the federal highway bill, which included an amendment eliminating vicarious liability for the vehicle renting and leasing industries. The law took effect immediately. MORE |
Hotel News
Buyers' Consortium Nears Hotel Success: Group Of 12 Cos. Secures Rate Quotes
The business travel consortium this year sent requests for proposals to five hotel companies to fill roughly 250,000 aggregate room nights in 25 markets, and several hotel chains for the first time said they would honor a chainwide arrangement with the travel-buying collective. MORE
Hilton sells Chicago's landmark Palmer House Hotel
August 19, 2005 -- The Palmer House Hotel, the landmark Chicago hotel where writers Mark Twain and Rudyard Kipling and U.S. presidents once spent the night, has been sold to Thor Equities, a private equity group, for $230 million. MORE
Hostels welcome you in high style at bargain prices
August 18, 2005 -- Hostels no longer mean bare-bones dorms where budget-conscious young backpackers lay their heads and wash their socks in communal bathrooms. MORE |
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