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United Seeks DOT Extension Of San Francisco-Guangzhou Launch

United Airlines this week asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to extend the start-up date of its San Francisco-Guangzhou service by yet another... KEEP READING

Carriers Optimistic As Corporate Travel Revenue SoarsBy Jay Boehmer

Airline revenues from corporate travel are approaching levels last witnessed in pre-recession 2008, far higher than levels registered in the downturn's... KEEP READING

AA: Slot Gridlock Delays Chicago-Beijing LaunchBy Jay Boehmer

American Airlines said it would suspend today's planned launch of service from Chicago to Beijing until next week, pending the resolution of problems in... KEEP READING

Hertz Agreement To Buy Dollar Thrifty Could Expand Pricing OptionsBy Michael B. Baker

Hertz has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group for $1.2 billion, the companies announced today, a move analysts said... KEEP READING

DOT Denies Carriers' Attempts To Delay Tarmac Delay RulesBy Jay Boehmer

The Department of Transportation today denied requests by several major carriers to extend for select airports the April 29 compliance date for a policy... KEEP READING

US Airways Halts Merger Talks With UnitedBy Jay Boehmer

In its first public acknowledgement that it has been in merger discussions, US Airways today said it has halted such talks with United Airlines, casting... KEEP READING

Airfare Analyst: Delta Plots A Fuel Surcharge ComebackBy Jay Boehmer

Following a year-and-a-half absence from legacy carrier airfares, Delta Air Lines on Monday this week filed a $20 roundtrip fuel surcharge on "tens of... KEEP READING

New Eruptions End Hopes Of Fast, Full Return To European SkiesBy Amon Cohen

An estimated 50 percent of flights within European airspace operated today as news of a second ash cloud drifting towards the afflicted region dashed... KEEP READING

Majors Vow Not To Follow Spirit's Carry-On Bag FeeBy Michael Fabey

Spirit's plan to charge for carry-on bags is gaining no traction with other carriers, said Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.). Executives from American... KEEP READING

China Eastern To Join China Southern As SkyTeam MemberBy Jay Boehmer

Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines today announced an agreement to become a full member of the SkyTeam alliance by the middle of next year, expanding... KEEP READING

Southwest To Halt WestJet Codeshare DealBy Jay Boehmer

Southwest Airlines today said it notified Canada's WestJet that it would terminate an agreement to develop a codeshare, claiming WestJet made... KEEP READING

American Expands Online Checkin To International FlightsBy Jay Boehmer

American Airlines this week joined its legacy carrier competitors in enabling online checkin through its website for international passengers, expanding... KEEP READING

JetBlue Ramps Up New Res Capabilities, Maintains "Light Touch" On Corporate ContractingBy Jay Boehmer

A few months after cutting over to the SabreSonic reservations platform, JetBlue Airways is gearing up to launch new selling capabilities, roll out new... KEEP READING

Republic To Retire Midwest Mark, Fly Under Frontier FlagBy Jay Boehmer

Republic Airways Holdings today said it would retire the Midwest Airlines brand name as it continues to integrate that airline subsidiary with another... KEEP READING

AA Stakes N.Y. Claim: New Routes, JetBlue PactBy Jay Boehmer

American Airlines is advancing a slew of initiatives to grow its New York City presence, including the launch of new routes, the appointment of a... KEEP READING

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