Transportation

Amtrak To Deploy Airport-Like Security

Passengers on Amtrak will now face security similar to that encountered at airports, the rail line announced today. Amtrak's new Mobile Security Team... KEEP READING

BA, Virgin To Compensate For Illegal Fuel Surcharges

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic today agreed to a class action settlement for passengers in the United States and United Kingdom who paid fuel... KEEP READING

U.S., Australia Reach Fully Open Skies Accord

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters yesterday said the United States and Australia concluded an Open Skies agreement that will "eliminate... KEEP READING

Avis To Raise Carey Revenue, Risk Car Percentage

Car rental supplier Avis Budget Group officials today said the company by 2013 plans to double the revenue of Carey International, the chauffeured... KEEP READING

Avis To Raise Carey Revenue, Risk Car Percentage - 2008-02-14

Car rental supplier Avis Budget Group officials today said the company by 2013 plans to double the revenue of Carey International, the chauffeured... KEEP READING

UAL: Refined Sales Approach Drives Corporate Revenue

United Airlines touted its growth in the corporate market during an investor presentation this week, claiming that corporate contracted business now... KEEP READING

Fewer, Longer Car Deals SoughtBy Elissa Hunter

Car rental buyers mostly are signing one- or two-year contracts with two car rental companies, according to a recently released survey, highlighting... KEEP READING

Fleet Costs, Key To Car Rental Rates, Lower Than ExpectedBy Elissa Hunter

Car rental companies' fleet costs, used by suppliers in recent years to justify rising rental rates, are leveling off amid rental firms' attempts to... KEEP READING

HRG Consulting Unveils Car Rental Tool SuiteBy Amon Cohen

HRG's consulting division has launched a suite of car rental analytical and sourcing tools to help in what it called a growing area of expenditure for... KEEP READING

Inflight Internet Advancing: Six Carriers Further Plans For Airborne AccessBy Jay Boehmer

Domestic airlines are working to deliver the next must-have amenity, inflight Internet, as at least six carriers in the past two months have advanced... KEEP READING

Inside Track: Carriers Reviving Saturday-Night Stay Requirements

Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines during fourth-quarter earnings calls last month said they have reinstituted Saturday-night... KEEP READING

Major U.S. Carriers Plan Further Domestic Capacity CutsBy Jay Boehmer

Major U.S. airlines are taking even more domestic capacity out of the market this year in efforts to mitigate the impact of fuel costs and drive pricing... KEEP READING

United To Charge Domestic Passengers For Additional Bags

United Airlines today said it would charge customers $25 to check a second bag if they are flying on a nonrefundable domestic ticket and do not have... KEEP READING

AA Latest Carrier To Charge Inactive Segment Fee

American Airlines beginning March 1 will charge agencies $3.50 per segment and a $50 service fee for inactive segments that are not removed from... KEEP READING

BA To Launch All-Business Service To London City Airport

British Airways has made a surprise announcement that it will launch a double-daily business class-only service between New York's John F. Kennedy... KEEP READING

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