United Airlines Inspects 777s; Warns Passengers of Delays, Cancellations
CHICAGO — United Airlines is testing dozens of Boeing 777s to make sure components of a cargo fire suppression system are operating effectively.
The Chicago-based airline says testing will be done on its fleet of 52 777s. It’s warning passengers to be prepared for delays and cancellations.
United says a review of maintenance records shows […]
Is it Fair to Say Goodbye to Aloha Airlines?
Is it Fair for Aloha Airlines to Say Goodbye?
Time for a final score on Aloha Airlines.
A few weeks ago on Scoreboard, we interviewed the CEO of Skybus Airlines, that offers cheap, no frills flights to second-tier airports. He said small airlines like his could soon be put out of business by high fuel prices.
Continental ends merger talk
HOUSTON (AP) — Continental Airlines Inc. said Sunday it would not pursue a combination with another carrier right away, a surprising move after weeks of growing speculation that it would join with United Airlines to create the world’s biggest airline.
Continental (CALFortune 500) Chairman and Chief Executive Lawrence Kellner said in a message to employees that […]
Report: Delta and Northwest to Resume Merger Talks
According to a Financial Times report, Delta Airlines (DAL) and Northwest Airlines (NWA) are once again in merger talks.
Delta’s board members held a meeting last week, according to reports, where they discussed options and decided to move ahead in their discussions with Northwest. According to the
Skybus Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Skybus Airlines is in bankruptcy, becoming the third airline in less than three weeks to fail.
Skybus spokesman Bob Tenenbaum says the low-cost carrier filed papers in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware Saturday night.
Skybus was known for its USD 10 fares and a la carte, pay-per-service flying.
Airlines save fuel costs by slowing planes
NEW YORK (AP) — Drivers have long known that slowing down on the highway means getting more miles to the gallon. Now airlines are trying it, too — adding a few minutes to flights to save millions on fuel.
Southwest Airlines started flying slower about two months ago, and projects it will save USD 42 […]
Other Airlines Match Fare Hike Started by United
DALLAS The nation’s major airlines have matched a fare increase of up to USD 30 per round trip that was started by United Airlines.
American Airlines, the nation’s largest carrier, matched the fare hike on Friday afternoon, that may have removed the last obstacle to making the increase stick.
Airlines say they need to raise fares to […]
Airlines Open Higher As Oil Prices Ease
SAN FRANCISCO — Airlines stocks moved higher at the open Friday, catching an break from an overnight drop in crude-oil prices. The Amex Airline Index was up 1.4% in early trades at 24.05 points, with Frontier Airlines leading the charge on a 11% jump to 48 cents a share. Among the major carriers, Northwest Airlines […]
Australia, U.S. sign ‘open skies’ understanding
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) The United States and Australia announced Friday they have reached an “open skies” aviation agreement that will remove restrictions on the number of flights airlines from each country can make between them.
The pact will bestow airlines and consumers with lower fares, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E.
EU to Let Cell-Phone Use on Aeroplanes
BRUSSELS, Belgium You can use your cell phone in the skies over Europe as early as this summer under new European Union rules - allowing travelers to stay in touch but also raising the cringe-inducing prospect of being stuck next to a chatterbox at 30,000 feet.
Announcing the guidelines Monday, EU officials said they expect several […]
