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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

U.S. Airlines Accelerate Minimum-Stay FaringBy Jay Boehmer

Major legacy carriers in April upped minimum-stay requirements on some routes in an attempt to drive more revenue and push business travelers into... KEEP READING

Eos Airlines Ceases Operations

All-premium-class transatlantic carrier Eos Airlines on Saturday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and said it would cease all operations Sunday, becoming... KEEP READING

Worldspan Enhances Chauffeured Transportation Booking

The Worldspan global distribution system today fully opened an automated chauffeured transportation system previously accessible only to customers of... KEEP READING

Air France Drops Alitalia Pursuit

Air France-KLM last night pulled its proposal to acquire struggling Italian airline Alitalia amid crumbling negotiations.... KEEP READING

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