United Launches Daily Nonstop Service Between Denver and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
July 6 - United Airlines today announced the launch of daily nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. As the Washington-area's largest airline, this inaugural service offers customers convenient service from Reagan National with United's second-largest hub and the many business and leisure markets served from Denver by United, United Express and Ted.

US Airways Expands GoFares for Washington, DC Travelers
July 1 -- US Airways’ Washington-Syracuse GoFares start as low as $89* each way in Coach, with last minute fares as low as $139* each way. Washington-Nashville GoFares begin at $99* each way, with last minute fares available as low as $159* each way. The lowest fares for both Syracuse and Nashville require an advance purchase.

Relaxed Security Curbs Urged For Washington Airport
July 8 -- House of Representatives Republicans and Democrats urged the Bush administration on Thursday to relax post-September 11, 2001, security curbs that have shut Reagan National Airport near Washington to most private planes.

Boeing Alters 7E7 Design For Fuel Savings
July 8 -- Boeing said on Thursday it was still making minor design adjustments on its planned 7E7 wide-body jet to enhance its fuel economy even if it loses some of the sleekness shown in concept art.

Flight Delays Increase in May
July 08 -- US airline ontime performance plummeted in May compared to the year-ago period, potentially confirming industry and government fears of a coming summer of delays and discontent as traffic and schedules return to pre-9/11 levels.

AirCell completes initial testing of airborne broadband system
July 08 -- AirCell this week successfully completed the initial phase of testing for its next-generation airborne telecommunications link aimed at permitting passengers to use certain kinds of cellphones and other wireless devices on commercial aircraft while in flight.

Lufthansa, Amadeus Win TACA IT Contract
July 8 -- Lufthansa and Amadeus won a contract to provide information technology services for the TACA airline group, the companies said on Thursday.

TUI Increases Flights As Competition Looms
July 8 -- German tourism company TUI plans to increase capacity at Hanover Airport as it fights competition from UK low-cost carrier easyJet, sources close to the talks between TUI and the airport said on Thursday.

Republic Airways Adds Seats To United Deal
July 7 -- Regional carrier Republic Airways on Wednesday said it had agreed to fly more 70 seat aircraft and fewer 50 seaters under a code-share deal with United Airlines.

Big Apple Hotels Prepare for Republican Convention
June 30 -- Bill Haire, the newly hired chief of security at The New Yorker hotel, is helping create a safer environment for Republican National Convention (search) guests who will be arriving in August.

SkyTeam creates 'America Pass'
July 8 -- SkyTeam began offering a "SkyTeam America Pass" to travelers from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the South Pacific and select countries in South America.
The pass gives travelers discounted fare coupons to fly on alliance-member airlines to hundreds of destinations in Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico and the U.S.

Statue of Liberty Opening Set for August 3
Secretary of the Interior Gale A. Norton announced that the Statue of Liberty will be opened on August 3, 2004. Park visitors will be offered a special insiders' view of the engineering marvels that is the Statue of Liberty.

Vegas Monorail to Open after Six Months of Delays
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas monorail is back on track for a scheduled July 15 opening after nearly six months of costly delays during which engineers worked out various kinks that threatened the rail system's reliability.

Haiti Travel Warning
July 8 -- This Travel Warning is being issued to inform American citizens that , while the ordered departure of Embassy officers and families has been lifted, the security situation in Haiti remains unpredictable and potentially dangerous. U.S. citizens are encouraged to defer non-emergency travel to Haiti. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning issued May 25, 2004 .

Bahrain Travel Warning
July 3 -- This Travel Warning is being issued to alert Americans to the fact that, due to security concerns, the Department of State has authorized the departure of family members and non-emergency employees of the U.S. Embassy, on a voluntary basis. Private American citizens should evaluate their own security situations and should consider departing the country. This Travel Warning supersedes that of 1 July 2004.

American Airlines Offers Companion Ticket for Flying Two Round trips Between LAX and BOS, JFK or IAD
Whether your travel is for business or pleasure, fly two round trips on nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Boston (BOS), New York Kennedy (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) between now and Nov. 15, 2004, and you can earn a companion ticket.

Air Marshals Shouldn't Have to Dress Like G-Men
The Association of Flight Attendants- CWA today voiced its opposition to a scheme forcing federal air marshals to dress like stereotypical G-men, warning that the policy jeopardizes the lives of airline passengers and crew.

Under current rules, air marshals often look like FBI or Secret Service agents straight out of Central Casting, according to the AFA.

The Federal Air Marshal Service has prohibited the use of less than formal attire and grooming, such as jeans, tattoos, long hair and beards, even though such appearance would help the marshals blend in as ordinary passengers. Instead, they must wear suits and ties, shiny shoes and short hair. Initially, they were permitted to make their own dress and grooming decisions.

In April, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association urged members of Congress to intervene:

"The current dress code and military grooming policy compromise air marshals' identities, thus gravely jeopardizing aviation security. Easy identification of air marshals permit terrorists to distinguish between flights air marshals will be protecting, and more importantly, flights they won't be protecting. Consequently, this renders our loved ones vulnerable to another attack by al Qaeda or other fanatical groups," according to a FLEOA statement.