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United Airlines exits bankruptcy
Feb 1, 2006 - United Airlines, Denver International Airport's biggest carrier, officially emerged from bankruptcy, heralding what the airline called "a new beginning" for the nation's No. 2 carrier.
US Airways initiates second round of fare cuts
Jan 31, 2006 - US Airways Group Inc. has slashed fares to nearly 20 destinations connected to its Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Charlotte, N.C., hubs, and also at New York's LaGuardia.
Paying to Avoid An Airport Security Line
Jan 31, 2006 - A long-delayed federal program that aims to speed preregistered travelers through airport security is on track to launch this summer, but it may not eliminate as many hassles as fliers would like.
Hertz Changes Gold Terms
Jan 31, 2006 - Hertz Corp. is making some potentially costly changes to its most loyal customers' rentals. |
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Weary airlines forced to get creative with cost-cutting
Jan 30, 2006 - High jet-fuel costs and tight operating margins in a sector that always seems to be on the edge of a cliff have airlines scouring for creative ways to keep costs under control.
Airlines grapple with Chapter 11 status
Jan 30, 2006 - While United Airlines is about to emerge from more than three years of bankruptcy reorganization, two of its biggest rivals, Delta and Northwest, are still in the early stages of restructuring their own finances under Chapter 11.
Strike Threatens French Flights
Feb 1, 2006 - A planned strike by air traffic controllers and other public sector workers could disrupt French flights on Thursday, the DGAC civil aviation authority said.
Federal appeals court upholds airport identification policy
Jan 27, 2006 - An appeals court dismissed a legal challenge to federal airport regulations requiring passengers to show identification before they board planes. | | |
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American cancels Haiti flights during election
Feb 1, 2006 - American Airlines is canceling flights in and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, because of the upcoming elections.
American Eagle Begins Service Between Charleston, S.C. and Dallas/Fort Worth
Feb 1, 2006 - American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will add nonstop service between Charleston International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, beginning April 3, 2006. American Eagle will operate two daily round-trip flights between the two cities using 50-seat Embraer 145 regional jet aircraft.
American exit ushers in airline arrival
Jan 30, 2006 - An Indiana airline emerging from bankruptcy is entering Houston with nonstop service from Hobby Airport to New York.
Frontier proposes holding company
Feb 1, 2006 - Frontier Airlines Inc. is proposing to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of a new Delaware holding company it is forming in a reorganization the Denver airline says will create more flexibility in the event of future acquisitions or expansions. |
Continental flight attendants ratify deal
Jan 30, 2006 - Continental Airlines said that an agreement with its flight attendants has been ratified following local vote counts at its flight attendant bases in Houston; Newark, N.J.; and Cleveland.
Lufthansa Airlines to house pilots at Goodyear dormitory
Jan 30, 2006 - Goodyear soon will be the home of a pilot dormitory for Lufthansa Airlines, a project that will necessitate a $2.8 million renovation.
Northwest continues to trim operations while Sun Country flies ever higher
Jan 30, 2006 - Northwest Airlines Corp., which filed for bankruptcy last September, posted $1.7 billion in losses in 2005, and expects to lose as much as $1.1 billion in 2006.
Southwest slices fares
Jan 31, 2006 - Southwest Airlines announced the introduction of fares as low as $49 for one-way travel from Philadelphia and other spots. |
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AirTran unveils California non-stops
Feb 1, 2006 - AirTran Airways announced Tuesday that it is adding daily non-stop flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco from Indianapolis International Airport.
Labor union contracts stabilize costs for Alaska Air
Jan 30, 2006 - Alaska Air Group Inc. inked important labor contracts during 2005, winning salary reductions through one of them.
easyJet founder says business is cruising
Jan 30, 2006 - Stelios Haji-Ioannou is pleased to pitch his sea-faring brainchild easyCruise, and where better to do so than deep in the Swiss Alps at the World Economic Forum. |
Chapter 11 protection for ATA to end Feb. 28
Feb 1, 2006 - ATA Airlines and its parent company ATA Holdings will end their federal bankruptcy protection by Feb. 28, ending 14 months of the carrier slashing routes and cutting its labor force by half to save money.
World Airways pilots on strike
Jan 30, 2006 - World Airways' 430 pilots went on strike over the weekend, rejecting a new three-tear contract that would have given them bonuses, raises and more vacation time, the airline said.
JetBlue revives nonstop flights
Jan 30, 2006 - Nonstop air service between Portland and New York became available in May, when JetBlue Airways began offering service between Portland International Airport and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. |
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Rail / Hotel / Car / Cruise News
Amtrak plans new pricing system in Northeast Corridor
Jan 27, 2006 - Amtrak is going to adopt schedule-based ticket pricing that is similar to the system used by airlines. The plan, for the heavily used Northeast Corridor, will impose fares that vary based on the schedule, passenger demand and train size.
Car rentals: A squeeze play
Jan 31, 2006 - "I had problems with two recent rentals from Thrifty Car Rental. In June, I reserved a full-size car in Wilmington, N.C.. The website indicates that Thrifty's full-size cars are Dodge Magnums or similar. When I picked up the car, I was given a Toyota Camry, which is considered midsize by government standards. I questioned this without success."
Westin touches match to smoke-free trend
Jan 31, 2006 - A move this month by Westin Hotels & Resorts to go smoke-free may open the door to similar policies by competitors.
Luxury hotel proposed at Utah Olympic Park
Feb 1, 2006 - The state-created foundation that operates the Olympics facilities near Park City is seeking legislation to smooth the way for a luxury hotel to be built at the Utah Olympic Park, possibly atop the ski jumps. |
InterContinental Hotels Group puts seven hotels up for sale
Jan 31, 2006 - InterContinental Hotels Group said Tuesday it is putting seven hotels across Europe up for sale as part of its strategy to reduce its asset ownership.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts agrees to be acquired for $3.3 billion
Jan 30, 2006 - A group of investors including Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has agreed to buy luxury hotel chain Fairmont Hotels & Resorts for about $3.3 billion in cash, trumping an earlier bid by billionaire investor Carl Icahn, the company said Monday.
Marriott Rewards Adds Alitalia as Airline Partner
Jan 27, 2006 - Marriott Rewards, Marriott's guest loyalty program, has signed on Alitalia as a new airline partner, giving the program a total of 28 airline partners. |
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Other Industry Related News
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New hangars open at Delaware airport
Feb 1, 2006 - Airspace Place Ltd. has opened its first 25 hangars at the Delaware Municipal Airport as part of an ongoing expansion.
Boeing forecasts 395 airplane deliveries in 2006
Feb 1, 2006 - After a record year of commercial airplane orders, the Boeing Co. is projecting 395 deliveries this year and up to 445 airplanes in 2007.
Once loved, flight crews get ditched by hotels
Jan 30, 2006 - Airline flight crews are no longer favored guests at most Hawaii hotels.
Take a vacation, but not on the subway
Feb 1, 2006 - Crammed into subway cars with hundreds of other commuters during the morning rush, New Yorkers have cultivated all kinds of fantasies about what they would rather be doing — but acting on them is another matter.
Cellphones top list of business travelers gripes
Jan 30, 2006 - A survey of business travelers around the world shows that most — 61% — would rather not see cellphone use permitted on airplanes.
Analysts' Picks: Airlines, Banks, Biotech
Top Wall Street pros offer their thoughts and predictions on what's ahead for key industries in the year ahead, according to Wall Street's seers? And which stocks are at the top of their lists?
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Paying More for Small Extras
Jan 31, 2006 - A new survey of 1,001 fliers suggests that many would pay a little extra for additional perks, such as extra frequent-flier miles, more overhead bin space and the ability to sit in a child-free section of the plane.
GAO to review airline pensions
Jan 31, 2006 - The Government Accountability Office has agreed to investigate airline pension practices, an airline union said Tuesday.
Number of airline seats shrinking at RDU
Jan 30, 2006 - By cutting flights and switching to smaller planes, airlines slashed service at Raleigh-Durham International Airport by 13 percent during 2005.
Valet parking soars at airports
Jan 30, 2006 - Like many business travelers, Mike Buononato looks to avoid hassles when he's getting out of town.
Seatmate service offers in-flight entertainment
Jan 30, 2006 - Hoping to ease the nightmare of flying next to a crashing bore, a company in New York will match like-minded passengers to help make the time fly.
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