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The U.S. Department of Transportation slammed United Airlines with a $1.1 million fine for "lengthy tarmac delays."

United In Q3 'Underestimated Close-In Booking Demand'By Jay Boehmer

United Airlines in a Thursday earnings announcement expressed disappointment with its industry-lagging third-quarter revenue performance. The carrier... KEEP READING

UATP Exploring Ways To Expand ReachBy JoAnn DeLuna

In an effort to further broaden its reach into non-airline travel categories, payment supplier Universal Air Travel Plan is exploring "multiple... KEEP READING

Avis Budget Group is piloting in-vehicle fuel measurement technology that it expects will lead to more accurate billing of refueling expenses.

US Airways next spring will launch seasonal service on four transatlantic routes from its Charlotte hub,

Lufthansa beginning Nov. 26 will charge some economy passengers to reserve coach seat assignments when booking.

SITA Survey: Mobile Air Transactions Not Yet MainstreamBy Jay Boehmer

While the vast majority of business travelers carry a smartphone, few use it to transact bookings and service travel, according to a survey released... KEEP READING

American Airlines next summer plans to launch nonstop service from Dallas-Fort Worth to Hong Kong and Shanghai.

The Republic of Ireland in April 2014 will scrap its €3 (US$4) per passenger air departure tax.

Waiting On Global Program, EC Proposes Regional Aviation Emissions MeasureBy David Jonas

The European Commission proposed to include in its emissions trading system greenhouse gases emitted within European regional airspace from all... KEEP READING

High-speed rail operator Eurostar for the third quarter reported a 14 percent year-over-year jump in sales "generated from business travelers."

Amtrak ridership for the 12 months ending Sept. 30 grew 1 percent year over year to 31.6 million,

U.S. Air Traffic, Unit Revenues Up Nearly Across The Board In SeptemberBy David Jonas

Nearly every major U.S. airline in September at least slightly increased domestic passenger traffic versus a year earlier, which hasn't been the case... KEEP READING

Fed Up With JFK Entry Delays, Delta Foots Bill For Automated Passport TechBy Jay Boehmer

Asked about Delta's new Terminal 4 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, CEO Richard Anderson said, "I think overall it's going well." But... KEEP READING

Delta Air Lines in September was the most punctual major U.S. airline, with an on-time performance rate of 89.3 percent,