Continental, United Pilots Take Step Toward Merger
Smarter Travel |
23 Jul 2010
The Associated Press (AP) reports that pilots from both airlines have agreed to the main points of a plan that will dictate how they will operate during the transition from two carriers to one. Each airline's pilot union is represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, but has different contracts that must be reconciled before a merger is complete.
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Could free Wi-Fi soon hit the skies?
Yahoo News |
20 Jul 2010
Travelers used to getting a free wireless Internet connection on land aren't willing to pay for one at 30,000 feet.
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New Passport Fees Effective July 13th
Travel.State.Gov |
07 Jul 2010
New passport fees for the U.S. Passport Book, the U.S. Passport Card, and other passport services will be in effect on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
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United-Continental merger raises fears of higher airfares
USA Today Travel |
22 Jun 2010
If United and Continental airlines merge, passengers will end up paying higher fares — right?
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Frontier beefs up service to Mexico and New Orleans
USA Today Travel |
22 Jun 2010
Frontier Airlines announced two new routes to Mexico, saying it would add one new destination from both Denver and Kansas City.
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American Airlines to offer early boarding — for a charge
Birmingham Business Journal |
22 Jun 2010
American Airlines Inc. is hoping to increase revenue by selling early-boarding privileges to passengers.
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TSA to Reject Reservations without SFPD
Travel Market Report |
21 Jun 2010
ASTA reminds agents that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will reject reservations for travel on or after Nov. 1 that do not include full Secure Flight Passenger Data.
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BA Fuel Surcharges Increase to Europe
ADTRAV |
07 May 2010
Effective Thursday, May 6, 2010, British Airways will increase the fuel surcharge for all tickets issued in US and Canada, for travel originating in the US or Canada to Europe*.
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United Adds Same-Day Standby Fee
United Airlines |
04 May 2010
On the same day of travel as your scheduled itinerary, you can confirm a seat on an alternate United flight within three hours of the time of your request. If eligible seats are available on the alternate flight, your change will be confirmed for a $75 fee.*
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United, Continental, Agree to Merge
Smarter Travel |
03 May 2010
The New York Times is reporting that United and Continental have agreed to merge. The airlines' respective boards voted to approve the deal today, with a formal announcement expected Monday. It has already been reported that the combined carrier will retain the United name.
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Hertz to Acquire Dollar Thrifty for $1.2 Billion
The New York Times |
27 Apr 2010
Hertz appears confident that the government will approve its $1.2 billion acquisition of a competitor, though the company acknowledged that it might need to carve out some of its operations in smaller airports.
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5 airlines commit to no carry-on charges
msnbc |
26 Apr 2010
In a remarkable gesture to fee-weary air travelers, five major U.S. airlines are committing to actually not charge a fee for something — the sacred carry-on bag.
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Volcanic ash from Iceland shuts down air space across Europe
Daily News |
15 Apr 2010
A massive volcano in Iceland spewed ash clouds across Europe on Thursday, grounding flights and stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
Air space was closed over Ireland, Britain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. Dozens of flights were delayed at airports in Newark and New York.
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Volcanic Ash Cloud Disruption
ADTRAV |
15 Apr 2010
As a result of a volcanic ash cloud that has penetrated Northern European airspace the UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) have advised us that UK airspace will be closed until at least 7 a.m. local time on Friday, April 16. As a result, American Airlines regrets to advise that all flights into and out of the UK are cancelled until that time and that later flights could also be subject to delay or cancellation.
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United Airlines, US Airways in merger talks
Birmingham Business Journal |
08 Apr 2010
UAL Corp. — parent of United Airlines — and US Airways are in talks to merge, The New York Times reported Wednesday.
The potential deal “would create one of the world’s largest airlines,” the Times reported in its “Deal Book” blog. It cited “people briefed on the matter” for its report, saying the two sides are “deep in their merger discussions, though a transaction is not expected to be announced for at least several weeks.”
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Spirit Airlines to charge for carry-on bags
CNN Travel |
07 Apr 2010
Spirit Airlines announced Tuesday that it will charge its customers $20 to $45 for items they place in the overhead bins.
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Air travelers to see tougher security this spring
USA Today |
23 Mar 2010
As the travel season picks up, many passengers this spring are about to have their first encounter with airport security measures stepped up after Christmas, when a man was accused of trying to blow up a U.S. jetliner using explosives hidden in his underwear.
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Airline Baggage Fees
Independent Traveler.com |
03 Feb 2010
Get the up-to-date checked bag fees with our airline-by-airline roundup.
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American Airlines raises bag fees
Birmingham Business Journal |
26 Jan 2010
American Airlines Inc. is changing its fee for checked luggage. Travelers will now be paying $25 for the first checked bag and $35 for the second checked bag, the airline said.
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Most OK with TSA Full-body Scanners
USA Today |
14 Jan 2010
Air travelers strongly approve of the government's use of body scanners at the nation's airports even if the machines compromise privacy, a USA TODAY/Gallup poll finds.
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American Airlines crashed and broke in two at Kingston, Jamaica
eTurboNews |
23 Dec 2009
Forty passengers were reported injured after an American Airlines plane crashed and broke in two after landing at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston shortly after 10:00 pm Tuesday.
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FAA Computer Woes, More Than a "Glitch"
ADTRAV |
20 Nov 2009
For a second time in 15 months, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) computer glitch caused a multitude of flight cancellations and delays stranding thousands of travelers across the U.S.
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British Airways and Iberia Plan to Merge
New York Times |
16 Nov 2009
British Airways and Iberia of Spain agreed on Thursday to a $7 billion merger, ending 16 months of negotiations and creating one of the world’s largest airlines to compete with rivals like Air France-KLM and Lufthansa.
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JetBlue announces big Boston expansion
USA Today |
02 Nov 2009
JetBlue said Thursday it will boost its service from Boston Logan by 30% by next summer, as bigger carriers pull back and competition from rival Southwest heats up.
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Continental Airlines leaves SkyTeam for Star Alliance
USA Today |
28 Oct 2009
Continental Airlines has changed teams in the battle among three large alliances of global airlines.
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Southwest to add service to Panama City
Birmingham Business Journal |
27 Oct 2009
Southwest Airlines Co. confirmed Wednesday that it plans to launch flights from Northwest Florida’s new international airport near Panama City, Fla., in May 2010.
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International checked baggage
United Airlines |
14 Sep 2009
This policy has been revised, with changes taking effect for tickets purchased on or after September 30, 2009. For all United Economy® travel between the U.S. or Canada and several international destinations, a fee may now apply for your first and/or second checked bags.
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US Airways implements new bag fee, raises others
Professional Travel Guide |
28 Aug 2009
US Airways has matched American Airlines' $50 charge for a second checked bag on transatlantic flights, effective for tickets purchased on or after Aug. 26 for travel beginning Oct. 7.
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Changes To International And Domestic Checked Bag Charges
American Airlines |
24 Aug 2009
Before you head to the airport, please familiarize yourself with changes affecting international and domestic checked bag charges.
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TSA Secure Flight Program
Transportation Security Administration (TSA). |
04 Aug 2009
Secure Flight is a program developed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The mission of the Secure Flight program is to enhance the security of domestic and international commercial air travel.
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