Airline Industry Information back issues from January 2008:
US Airways employees collect gifts for children.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc (NYSE: LCC) said its employees started the holidays with a toy drive to benefit the Salvation Army in the airline's hub and focus cities of Boston, Charlotte, Las Vegas, New York, Philadelphia, ...
BAA workers strike called off after deal is reached.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British union representatives and the management of airport operator BAA have reached an agreement regarding pension rights, calling off a strike set for 7 January. The first of a series of strikes was ...
Australia and US to start open skies talks.(Brief article)
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Open skies talks between Australia and the United States are expected to start within the next six weeks, the Australian government said today (2 January). Reuters reported that the transport ...
Kenya Airways suspends flights to Kisumu.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 31 December, Kenya Airways said it suspended flights to and from Kisumu due to a fuel shortage in the city. Reuters reported that the ...
Northwest Airlines issues temporary travel reaccommodation options due to severe weather conditions.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines has, due to the forecast for severe weather conditions throughout the United States Midwest and Northeast, issued temporary travel reaccommodation options for customers scheduled to travel 1-2 ...
Jeju Air orders five Boeing aircraft.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) said on 31 December that South Korea's Jeju Air has ordered five Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s. ...
Health officials look for passengers seated near woman infected with tuberculosis.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 31 December, United States health officials were trying to locate dozens of airline passengers who may have been in contact with a woman diagnosed as being infected with a hard to treat form of tuberculosis. ...
United Airlines flight diverted after disruption aboard.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines Flight 917 was diverted to Pittsburgh on 30 December after a male passenger allegedly groped a female passenger aboard the flight. The Associated Press reported that federal air marshals ...
ACRO says 2007 safest aviation year in decades.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Aircraft Crashes Record Office (ACRO) said on 31 December that 2007 was the safest for flying in more than four decades. There were 136 serious accidents in 2006, defined as accidents causing severe ...
United launches fare sale.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines is offering customers special low fares to many favourite destinations. The airline ...
Delta waives change and penalty fees for travellers affected by severe weather conditions.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines has said that its customers booked on flights to, from or through United States Midwest and Northeast states impacted by winter weather are allowed to make adjustments to their travel schedule ...
Finnair Technical Services signs maintenance services agreement with Aeroflot Cargo.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish airline Finnair Plc said on Wednesday (2 January) that Finnair Technical Services and Russia-based Aeroflot Cargo have signed an agreement covering maintenance services for Boeing MD-11 cargo aircraft until ...
China National Aviation Holding Co criticises Singapore Airlines bid for China Eastern stake.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD China National Aviation Holding Co, which holds a 12.07% stake in China Eastern Airlines Corp, has criticised a HKD3.80 per share offer from Singapore Airlines as being unfair. Singapore Airlines and its ...
Air China delays launch of North Korea route.
Jan 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air China has delayed the launch of a new route to Pyongyang, North Korea, citing operational reasons as the cause. The new route was set to be launched today (2 January) but will be instead be ...
Asian Spirit aircraft overshoots runway in the Philippines.
Jan 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Japanese-made NAMC YS-11 aircraft operated by Asian Spirit overshot the runway when landing at Masbate island, Philippines yesterday (2 January). Officials said that the aircraft, which had arrived from ...
Continental reports lower load factors for December 2007.
Jan 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) on 2 January reported its December traffic results. The airline reported a December consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 78.7%, 0.8 points down from the ...
Atlanta airport remains busiest in the US for third year running.
Jan 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, USA remains the busiest airport in the country for the third consecutive year, according to preliminary government data. According to the Federal Aviation ...
Boeing and GOL announce aircraft order.
Jan 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft maker Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas SA (Bovespa: GOLL4) on 2 January said the airline has ordered a further 40 Next-Generation 737 aircraft. The aircraft maker said the order ...
US Airways announces winner of Second Annual Holiday Story Contest.
Jan 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways (NYSE: LCC) has announced the winner of its Second Annual Holiday Story Contest. The airline said a Christmas Eve flight featuring a pilot with the holiday spirit was the clear winner of ...
Republic Airways Holdings reports increase in December traffic.
Jan 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States-based regional carrier Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ:RJET) on 2 January reported its traffic results for December 2007. The carrier said its traffic increased 32.1%, as it recorded ...
United Airlines cancels more flights than any other airline.
Jan 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines (UAL) has cancelled around 1,100 flights since 23 December, including dozens of flights on 2 January. The airline, which has cancelled more than four times as many flights as the second on ...
Boeing receives joint order from Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Co.
Jan 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft maker Boeing (NYSE: BA) on 2 January said that Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Co (VALC) have finalised an order for a total of 12 Boeing 787-8s with a list value of approximately USD2bn. ...
AirTran Airways to build SOC centre at Orlando International Airport.
Jan 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), said on 2 January that it is to build a permanent, hurricane-hardened Systems Operations Control (SOC) centre at Orlando International Airport. ...
JetBlue Airways launches New Year's Resolutions Sale.
Jan 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: JBLU) on 2 January said it has started 2008 with a special 10-day New Year's Resolutions Sale for travel this January and February. From 10 January, customers can ...
Boeing and Dubai Aerospace conclude contractual obligations for purchase of 100 aircraft.
Jan 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft maker Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) said on 2 January that they concluded all contractual obligations for the purchase of 100 aircraft valued at USD10.9bn, at average list prices, ...
Ryanair renews promise to never apply fuel surcharge.
Jan 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair today (3 January) renewed a promise never to apply a fuel surcharge as oil prices hit an unprecedented USD100 a barrel. Ryanair's head of communications Peter Sherrard said ...
AirTran launches Net Escapes fare sale.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways (NYSE: AAI) on 3 January said it has launched a Net Escapes sale. The sale includes all the airline's destinations and fares start from USD44 ....
Mesa Air Group makes changes to the senior management.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mesa Air Group Inc (Nasdaq: MESA) has made changes to its senior management team, the carrier said on 3 January. As part of the changes, Jorn Bates has been appointed as chief operating officer of Mesa ...
Kingfisher Airlines joins UATP network.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD India's Kingfisher Airlines has joined the UATP network as a new merchant, effective immediately, UATP said on 3 ...
Trident Loyalty Systems creates frequent flyer enrolment solution for Qatar Airways.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Trident Loyalty Systems has created a kiosk for Qatar Airways that allows passengers who are flying Qatar Airways First Class and Business Class to enrol into Privilege Club, the airline's frequent flyer programme ...
GOL launches service to Cabo Frio.(Gol Transportes Aereos)(Brief article)
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (NYSE: GOL) (Bovespa: GOLL4) said on 4 January that its subsidiary GOL today (5 January) launches operations to Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro. The new service means ...
Boeing sets new record for annual order total in 2007.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft maker Boeing (NYSE: BA) said on 3 January that it recorded 1,413 net commercial aircraft orders during 2007, getting a total of more than 1,000 orders for a third consecutive year. The figure is ...
United recorded 19 severe weather days in December.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 3 January, United Airlines reported its preliminary traffic results for December 2007. The company reported a December passenger load factor of 78.8% while the total scheduled revenue passenger miles ...
GOL reports consolidated capacity and traffic increase for December.(Gol Transportes Aereos)(Brief article)
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (NYSE: GOL) (Bovespa: GOLL4), the parent company of two Brazilian airlines, on 3 January reported its preliminary passenger statistics for December 2007. The ...
Alaska Air Group names Gary Beck vice president of flight operations for Alaska Airlines.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Alaska Air Group has elected Gary Beck as vice president of flight operations for Alaska Airlines, effective 7 January 2008. Beck will be replacing Kevin Finan, ...
Alaska Airlines names Elizabeth Ryan as managing director of labour relations - air.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 3 January, Alaska Airlines said it has named Elizabeth Ryan as the managing director of labour relations - air. The airline said Ryan will be responsible for overseeing the relationship between Alaska ...
Virgin America waives change fees and fare differences.(Brief article)
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin America said on 3 January that, due to severe winter weather conditions, the carrier is waiving change fees and fare differences for customers on flights originating or departing from San Francisco, Los ...
Hill International awarded contract extension with Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Consulting firm Hill International (Nasdaq: HINT) said on 3 January that its contract with the Government of Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has been extended. The contract was extended to ...
AirTran Airways awards contract to Bedek Group.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways (NYSE: AAI) said on 3 January that it has awarded Israel Aerospace Industries' Bedek Group a long-term contract for landing gear maintenance. The contract covers its entire fleet of Boeing ...
American Eagle reports lower traffic figures for December.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 3 January, American Eagle Airlines reported its December 2007 traffic figures. The carrier recorded a decrease of 6.7% in its systemwide traffic for December ...
Frontier launches fare sale.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: FRNT) said on 3 January it is having a post-New Year's sale. The sale will run through 6 January 2008 and sale fares start from USD49 each way ...
American Airlines reports slight decrease in December traffic.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines on 3 January reported its December traffic figures. The airline recorded a December load factor of 78.8%, down 0.3 points compared to the same period last year, while traffic decreased ...
AirTran reports record traffic results for December, fourth quarter and full year 2007.(Financial report)
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways (NYSE: AAI) has set new December, fourth-quarter and annual records in 2007 for traffic, capacity, load factor and total passengers. In December, AirTran said its traffic increased 16.6% ...
Northwest Airlines partners with National Car Rental to launch promotion.
Jan 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD National Car Rental and Northwest Airlines said on 3 January they have partnered to launch a new promotion aimed at earning customers fast roundtrip airline tickets through Northwest's WorldPerks programme. ...
GOL orders 40 additional aircraft from Boeing.
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft maker Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas SA (NYSE: GOL) (Bovespa: GOLL4), the parent company of two low-cost airlines, have said that the airline has ordered an additional 40 Next-Generation ...
Delta and Chteaux & Htels Collection enter partnership.
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and Chteaux & Htels Collection have entered a new partnership. The two partners said that under the agreement SkyMiles members will be able to earn 500 miles for each visit ...
Libyan Airlines converts options for two Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen aircraft.
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier Aerospace has said that Libyan Airlines has signed a firm order for two Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen regional jets. Bombardier also said that this order represents the ...
Ryanair signs agreement with GuestLogix.(Brief article)
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ireland's Ryanair (ISEQ: RYA) (LSE:RYA) (NASDAQ:RYAAY) has made an agreement with Canada-based GuestLogix (TSX-V: GXI), for the provision of its Mobile Virtual Store onboard technology ....
Midwest launches fare sale.
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Midwest Airlines (Amex: MEH) said on 6 January it is offering sale fares for travel from 13 January through to 30 September 2008. The fares are available for purchase 6 January through ...
Pinnacle acquires Class A Preferred Share from Northwest Airlines.
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pinnacle Airlines Corp (NasdaqGM: PNCL) said on 4 January that it has acquired its Class A Preferred Share from Northwest Airlines Corp at a purchase price of ...
Delta Air Lines waives change fees.
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) said on 4 January it has waived penalties and fees for customers booked on flights to, from or through Salt Lake City who wish to make adjustments to their travel schedule due to the ...
ExpressJet advises travellers on winter weather on the West Coast.
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ExpressJet Airlines on 4 January said it expected flights through to 6 January to be delayed or cancelled due to severe weather on the West Coast. The airline advised travellers scheduled on flights over ...
Delta Air Lines reports record international load factor in December.
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) on 4 January reported its traffic results for December 2007. The airline said that its system traffic for December 2007 increased 3.0% on a capacity increase of 3.1% compared ...
Sentient Jet Holdings acquires The Air Group.
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Full-service private aviation company Sentient Jet Holdings LLC on 4 January announced the acquisition of The Air Group Inc, a premier aircraft management company. Sentient said that the addition of The ...
British Airways allows two pieces of hand luggage for Heathrow travellers.
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways has said that customers flying to and from London's Heathrow airport will be able to take two pieces of hand luggage onboard from today (7 January). The change has been made possible after ...
Southwest Airlines load factor down for December.
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE: LUV) on 4 January reported its December 2007 traffic figures. The airline said that it operated 5.bn revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in December 2007, compared to 5.5bn RPMs in ...
US Airways reports December traffic results.(Financial report)
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc (NYSE: LCC) on 4 January reported its December traffic results for 2007. The company said that its revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 4.9bn, a ...
Heavy snow causes flight cancellations in Iran.(Brief article)
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Flights were cancelled in Iran yesterday (6 January) due to some of the heaviest snow fall the country has seen in years. Media in Iran said the weather caused severe transport difficulties, including the ...
Transaven aircraft crashes off the coast of Venezuela.
Jan 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An aircraft operated by Venezuela-based airline Transaven crashed off the coast off Venezuela on 4 January. Officials said the aircraft carried 14 people, including eight Italian and one Swiss passenger ....
American Airline aircraft to be equipped with new technology.
Jan 08, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Laser technology is to be fitted to up to three American Airlines aircraft this spring as protection from missiles launched by terrorists. This technology is being developed to protect aircraft, but ...
Northwest reports increased consolidated traffic figures.
Jan 08, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA) has reported its December 2007 traffic results. The airline said it recorded a December consolidated (mainline and regional) load factor of 81.2%, up 0.5 points from ...
Qantas raises fuel surcharges.
Jan 08, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australia's Qantas Airways will increase its international fuel surcharges for tickets issued on or after 17 January. According to Qantas' executive general manager John Borghetti, the increases are a ...
Astraeus Flystar appoints Mario Fulgoni president and CEO.
Jan 08, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Astraeus Flystar has appointed Mario Fulgoni, who is a founding member of the team that set up and established the independent airline, as president and CEO of the company. Fulgoni will take over the ...
Ryanair launches 2008 annual travel insurance.
Jan 08, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ireland's low-fare airline Ryanair has launched a new multi-trip travel insurance package for 2008. The airline said the package is available from GBP39/EUR54 and ...
Delta AirElite adds Learjet 45.(Delta AirElite Business Jets)(Brief article)
Jan 08, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta AirElite (NYSE: DAL) has added a further Learjet 45 to its fleet. The addition was made due to customer demand and this aircraft will be based in Tulsa, OK (TUL) and will serve ...