March-12-2010
British
Airways' Cabin Crew Details Strike Plan
The union representing British Airways PLC's (BAY.LN) cabin crew Friday
announced strikes will take place later this month after the U.K. airline
and union leaders failed to reach a last-minute deal on changes to working
practices. Read
more
American
Airlines' Largest Union Takes Step Toward Possible Strike
Baggage handlers, dispatchers and mechanics for American Airlines took one
step toward a strike today. The Transport Workers Union of America asked
the National Mediation Board to release it from mediation -- and start a
30-day cooling-off period. Read
more
Paying to pick seats loathsome,
many passengers say
Paying for extras has become routine for airline passengers but it doesn’t
mean they like it, with a poll showing more than half all travellers hate
having to fork out to choose their seat. Read
more
Airlines Threaten to Cancel Flights
Airlines are pushing back against new rules that give fliers more rights.
They are threatening to cancel scores of flights in response to a new rule
that would prohibit airlines from keeping passengers on the tarmac for more
than three hours without giving travelers the opportunity to get off the
plane. Read
more
Brighter
outlook for international airlines
The international airline business is improving, said an industry group
Thursday, and while losses are still expected for 2010, they should be
half the size previously forecast. Read
more
ALSO IN THE NEWS
TSA hopes scanners can let you keep your shoes on
The Transportation Security Administration is reviving an idea that aims to
take one of the biggest hassles out of airport security: removing your shoes
at a checkpoint.
Implement electronic logbook solution to claim for travel expenses
Taxpayers
who claim a deduction for business travel must, if they haven't already done
so, urgently implement and maintain a detailed logbook that records all of
their travel, both personal and business.
Do hotel chains owe you when a hotel closes its VIP lounge?
Some hotels are closing their VIP lounges earlier than normal, reducing food
offerings or, in rare cases, closing them entirely in light of today's reduced
business. So I'm curious if you think that the chains owe you something -
anything - for what amounts to fewer frills for your loyalty. If your hotel
chain does give you a little nod - a few points, for instance - does it help
you get over it?
Senate tackles regional airline safety
The Senate is pushing to strengthen pilot training and hiring requirements
in an effort to improve the safety of regional airlines, a problem exposed
by an air crash last year that killed 50 people.
Delta taking alliance talks to other carriers
Delta Air Lines, still smarting from its failed bid to lure Japan Airlines
into a partnership, is talking to other carriers about expanding its global
alliances, a senior executive said Tuesday without giving specifics.
American, British Airways, Iberia to cede airport slots in London and N.Y.
British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia have offered to give away takeoff
and landing slots at London and New York airports to soothe European Union
antitrust worries, EU regulators said Wednesday.
US Airways adds new routes to Mexico, Canada
US Airways announced four new nonstop routes this morning. Two are to Canada
and two are to Mexico. The airline's Charlotte hub gains three new destinations
(Ottawa, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta) while Philadelphia gets one (Halifax).
All four routes are scheduled to operate year-round.
