Delta, Northwest To Align Fees, PoliciesDelta Air Lines plans to initiate a $15 fee for coach passengers to check their first bag, while adopting Northwest Airlines' Coach Choice program,... KEEP READING
U.S. Airlines Improve On-Time Service As Capacity DeclinesU.S.-based airlines in October arrived on time 84 percent of the time, marking the domestic market's strongest record in 20 months and the fifth... KEEP READING
WestJet, Oneworld To Partner In Corporate OfferingWestJet today partnered with the Oneworld alliance to tailor joint corporate agreements and discounts for Canada-based companies. WestJet, which is... KEEP READING
Newly Merged Delta Settling Management TeamDelta Air Lines on Friday announced some key appointments to its management team following the U.S. Department of Justice's final approval last week of... KEEP READING
Dollar Thrifty Lays Off 6% Of WorkforceDollar Thrifty Automotive Group late yesterday announced an approximately 6 percent reduction in its workforce to adjust Dollar Thrifty's "cost... KEEP READING
TSA, Continental Add Paperless Boarding At LaGuardiaThe Transportation Security Administration in conjunction with Continental Airlines today launched paperless boarding pass capabilities at New York's... KEEP READING
DOJ Gives Final Nod To Delta-Northwest MergerThe U.S. Justice Department today officially approved the merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines, marking the last hurdle in the tie-up... KEEP READING
Lufthansa To Take Controlling Stake In BMILufthansa today disclosed that it will take an additional 50 percent stake in British Midland Airways, bringing its total interest in the carrier to... KEEP READING
German Corporate Travelers Lengthen Advance Air BookingsGerman corporate travelers are booking flights further in advance of departure to take advantage of cheaper fares, especially in business class,... KEEP READING
Chauffeured Transport Hit By Financial WoesBy Elissa HunterChauffeured transportation consultants and executives are anticipating or experiencing a noteworthy demand slowdown, especially in New York City,... KEEP READING
One-On-One: TSA Administrator Kip Hawley Preps His Final Initiatives (With Web-Only Excerpts)Kip Hawley, administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, spoke with BTN senior editor Jay Boehmer this month to discuss the state of... KEEP READING
Airlines Report Losses, Predict Reduced Business TravelAmerican, Continental and Delta reported quarterly operating losses yesterday and today and are bracing themselves for a downward spiral in corporate... KEEP READING
Dollar Thrifty CFO Thompson To Replace Retiring CEO PaxtonDollar Thrifty Automotive Group late last night announced the promotion of senior executive vice president and CFO Scott Thompson to president and CEO,... KEEP READING
Registered Traveler Co. Launches Boston Lanes, Ups Annual FeeIn conjunction with Delta Air Lines, Clear today launched its Registered Traveler program at Boston Logan International Airport, the 21st airport to... KEEP READING
DOT Expands NYC Air Auction Plans Despite Mounting OppositionTo the dismay of airlines, the U.S. Department of Transportation said it would proceed with its plan to auction some slots at the three major New York... KEEP READING
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