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American To Free Eagle

American Airlines parent company AMR today said it plans to unload its American Eagle regional subsidiary next year, but has not yet determined the form... KEEP READING

IRS To Raise Vehicle Reimbursements To 50.5 Cents Per Mile

The Internal Revenue Service next year will raise the allowable vehicle reimbursement rate to 50.5 cents per mile, which is the highest rate in history.... KEEP READING

Virgin America Names AA's David Cush CEO

Virgin America today named American Airlines senior vice president of global sales David Cush to succeed CEO Fred Reid on Dec. 10.... KEEP READING

Virgin America Names AA's David Cush CEO - 2007-11-26

Virgin America today named American Airlines senior vice president of global sales David Cush to succeed CEO Fred Reid on Dec. 10.... KEEP READING

Inside Track: Bush Aims At Air Congestion, Passenger Protection

President George W. Bush late last week outlined proposals to curb airline delays and offer further protections to passengers, which include congestion... KEEP READING

Lufthansa CEO Eyes Fuel Costs, Consolidation (With Web-Only Excerpts)

Lufthansa CEO Wolfgang Mayrhuber and vice president of the Americas Jens Bischof this month met with Business Travel News editors in New York to discuss... KEEP READING

Southwest Shifts Focus Amid Demand Concerns

Southwest CEO Gary Kelly this month spoke with Business Travel News airline editor Jay Boehmer about the carrier's attempt to win more corporate... KEEP READING

SW Woos Corp. Biz: Carrier Modifies Fare Structure, Is 'Open To The Possibility' Of Negotiated DiscountsBy Jay Boehmer

Southwest Airlines is continuing efforts to court corporate travel buyers with a modified fare structure, enhancements to its frequent flyer program, a... KEEP READING

Air France, Delta Join Up: Carriers To Share Transatlantic Sales Strategy, Route Expansion Plans And Bottom LineBy Jay Boehmer

Air France and Delta Air Lines last week signed a transatlantic joint venture deal set to go into effect in two phases beginning next April and to be... KEEP READING

FLO To Buy Unisys' Reg. Traveler AssetsBy Jay Boehmer

FLO Corp. this month agreed to acquire Unisys Corp.'s Registered Traveler assets for $8 million, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and... KEEP READING

Washington Wire: TSA Vows Cargo-Screening ComplianceBy Patty Donmoyer

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration will meet federal deadlines to screen all cargo transported on passenger aircraft by 2010, administrator... KEEP READING

Feds Aim At Delays: Bush Directs DOT, FAA To Develop Air Congestion Solutions By Year-EndBy Jay Boehmer

The White House late last month directed aviation officials and regulators to reduce air traffic congestion and delays by next summer in attempts to... KEEP READING

Feds Take Aim At Air Delays: Airline Onboard Delay PoliciesBy Jay Boehmer

As the government turns its lens on systemic airline congestion, the U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General last month issued a report... KEEP READING

Industry Voices Secure Flight ConcernsBy Jay Boehmer

The government's latest passenger prescreening program, Secure Flight, is moving toward a final rule, but industry representatives and privacy watchdogs... KEEP READING

AirTran To Become First U.S. Airline To Sponsor Reg. Traveler LanesBy Jay Boehmer

Although most domestic carriers have been reluctant to partner with Registered Traveler providers, and their lobbying group, the Air Transport... KEEP READING

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