Transportation

Flight Log: ASTA Protests SkyTeam's Bid For Expanded Antitrust ImmunityBy Jay Boehmer

The American Society of Travel Agents this month filed objections over the U.S. Department of Transportation's tentative approval in April of antitrust... KEEP READING

FLO Scores Funding, Unisys' Offerings In Registered Traveler ArenaBy Jay Boehmer

FLO Corp. this month announced the completion of $7.1 million in financing, allowing it to complete its acquisition of Unisys' Registered Traveler... KEEP READING

Newsmaker: JetBlue Taps BA's HayesBy Jay Boehmer

JetBlue Airways this month announced the appointment of British Airways executive vice president for the Americas Robin Hayes to the position of... KEEP READING

Proposed Colo., Fla. Rental Car Taxes Fail, Bucking Long TrendBy Elissa Hunter

Legislatures in two states earlier this month did not pass proposals that would have increased the amount of daily fees on rental cars, although buyers... KEEP READING

TRX: DL-NWA Will Impact Buyers' Power To Negotiate Favorable Corporate DealsBy Jay Boehmer

The announced merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines will reduce negotiating leverage for corporate travel buyers, according to analysis... KEEP READING

United, US Airways Hike Nonrefundable Change Fees, Impact On Fare Policy LimitedBy Frank Rosci

United Airlines' decision last month to boost its nonrefundable fare change fee by $50 to $150, matched soon afterward by US Airways, certainly will... KEEP READING

Washington Wire: FAA Bill, Including Passenger Rights, Stalls in SenateBy Patty Donmoyer

Efforts to upgrade air-traffic control equipment, revoke relief for American Airlines and Continental Airlines from pension-related budget pressures and... KEEP READING

JetBlue Taps BA's Hayes

JetBlue Airways on Thursday announced the appointment of British Airways executive vice president for the Americas Robin Hayes to the position of... KEEP READING

AA Final Legacy Carrier To Adopt Second-Bag Fee

American Airlines today became the last domestic legacy carrier to adopt a $25 charge for coach customers to check a second bag.... KEEP READING

Buyers See Downside Of Delta-NWA: Cite Less Competition, Service; Await More DealsBy Jay Boehmer

Some corporate travel buyers expect Delta Air Lines' merger agreement with Northwest Airlines to inject a bit of health into a struggling domestic... KEEP READING

Chauffeured Cos. Lower Fees As Hybrid Carrot, But Await Better CarsBy Elissa Hunter

Two major chauffeured transportation companies are reducing or eliminating fuel surcharges on hybrid vehicles as an incentive to travelers.... KEEP READING

Continental Halts Merger Pursuit

Continental Airlines on Sunday said it would hold firm to a standalone plan after its board of directors agreed with management's recommendation to "not... KEEP READING

Flight Log: United Seeks To Delay 2008 Launch Of U.S.-China ServiceBy Jay Boehmer

United Airlines in April petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation to delay the launch of an approved U.S.-China route by one year, from June 30,... KEEP READING

Fuel Costs Crushing CarriersBy Jay Boehmer

The growing cost of fuel continues to dampen domestic airlines' prospects for profitability this year, as one analyst likened the magnitude of fuel... KEEP READING

Newly Unbundled Fares Complicating PoliciesBy Jay Boehmer

From select coach seat assignments to a second checked piece of luggage, inflight meals and the upcoming introduction of onboard Wi-Fi, fuel-battered... KEEP READING

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