Archive for November, 2007

Atlantic Southeast Airlines: Statistically, The US’s Worst Airline

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a division of The Department of Transportation, tracks and publishes statistics regarding airline performance. In almost all measured areas, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, a Delta Connection carrier with hubs in Atlanta and Cincinnati, ranks near or at the very bottom.

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Airlines On Board with Fuel Surcharge

After Thursday's announcement that United was adding a fuel surcharge to most domestic tickets, four other major airlines have followed suit.

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Singapore Airlines-Temasek deal with China Eastern ratified

China Eastern Airlines Corp.'s deal to sell a 24 percent stake to Singapore Airlines Ltd. via PR-inside.com

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We’ll treat you better, Northwest Airlines vows

"Please forgive me....I will be much better to you."

No sitting for hours on planes. Fewer missed connections. Better ways to rebook a canceled flight. via Detroit Free Press

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Fire Causes Outage at Atlanta Airport

"It's not ideal, but that's what we're doing"

An electrical fire cut power to a concourse at Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Friday morning, causing flight delays and cancellations.

The fire, reported around 6:30 a.m. EST in an electrical closet, was put out and no injuries were reported, airport spokesman Herschel Grangent said. Utility crews were working to restore power, which remained off more than two hours later.

Gateways to planes were not functioning because of the outage, Grangent said.

Delta Air Lines spokeswoman Betsy Talton said about 120 incoming and outgoing flights were delayed. Most of the flights are operated by ASA, a regional carrier for Delta, Talton said. Read more

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American Responds: Pilots Proposal “Unsustainable”

Yesterday, Dallas based American Airlines announced that it was rejecting the APA's proposal on increased pilot pay.

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Record operating profit for Air Canada

Air Canada has posted a record operating profit in the third quarter as efforts to cut costs and strong demand for travel helped to offset continued high fuel prices.

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Delta, Chromalloy agree to 10-year, $1 billion MRO pact

Delta Air Lines Inc. has formed a partnership projected to generate $1 billion in revenue over 10 years for its maintenance, repair and overhaul unit and the parts manufacturer Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corp. via Athens Banner-Herald

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BREAKING: United Institutes Fuel Surcharge

To offset record-breaking fuel costs, United Airlines announced today that it is adding a $5 one-way and $10 roundtrip fuel surcharge that will be incorporated into most domestic fares, effective today.

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Northwest Airlines Plans to be Reliable for the Holidays

According to a press release, Northwest Airlines is introducing a twenty point plan designed to deal with the challenges of holiday travel.

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Virgin America adding San Diego-to-S.F. itinerary

Virgin America, the brainchild of maverick British airline mogul Richard Branson, is bringing its low-cost, luxury-minded brand of flight to San Diego early next year.

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Cathay Pacific Orders 17 New Boeings

Cathay Pacific Airways has ordered 17 new Boeing planes worth $5.2 billion as it seeks to update its cargo fleet and develop long-haul passenger services, the company said Thursday.

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US Airways shares lead tumbling airline stocks

Airline shares slid at the open Thursday as rising crude oil prices again pressured the sector.

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Southwest expanding nonstop airline service from San Antonio

Southwest Airlines is adding two new nonstop flights between San Antonio and Philadelphia and San Antonio and San Diego early next year.

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United May Ground Up To 20% of its Fleet

According to a speech given today by Jack Brace, executive vice president and CFO, Untied Airlines is considering grounding more than one fifth of its fleet in response to record-high oil prices.

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DING! Business Class on Soutwest? Sort Of…

Dallas based Southwest Airlines announced today that it is initiating "Business Select" fares.

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American, pilots making little headway on talks Union outlines plan…

American, pilots making little headway on talks Union outlines plan to restore pay; firm won't discuss it this week KATIE FAIRBANK, Staff Writer kfairbank@dallasnews.comTHE DALLAS MORNING NEWS More than a year ...

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SkyWest flight crews vote ‘to remain union-free’

SkyWest Inc., which operates regional flights for carriers including United Airlines, said its pilots rejected an organizing effort by the Air Line Pilots Association.

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Two Airlines Face Critical Labor Negotiations

Both American Airlines and Global Aero Logistics owned ATA opened critical labor negotiations today.

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Frontier’s October a record month

Frontier Airlines reported that more planes were full and more seats were sold in October compared to the same month last year, making it a record month for the airline, according to preliminary traffic counts ...

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