United Airlines Takes Additional Steps To Lower Its Distribution
Costs
United has taken another step toward lowering its distribution costs as part of the company's ongoing restructuring efforts. United began using Orbitz' Supplier Link Technology that will enable Orbitz to book tickets directly with United's reservation system instead of through a global distribution system (GDS). By bypassing a GDS, United can eliminate the fee it typically pays for tickets issued through a GDS, making Orbitz one of United's lowest-cost distribution channels.
United has taken another step toward lowering its distribution costs as part of the company's ongoing restructuring efforts. United began using Orbitz' Supplier Link Technology that will enable Orbitz to book tickets directly with United's reservation system instead of through a global distribution system (GDS). By bypassing a GDS, United can eliminate the fee it typically pays for tickets issued through a GDS, making Orbitz one of United's lowest-cost distribution channels.
United Accelerates Plans to Optimize Worldwide Network
UAL Corporation, the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines,announced it is substantially accelerating the company’s plan to expand its international leadership, redeploy aircraft to more profitable routes and reduce the overall size of its mainline fleet. These actions are part of United’s ongoing strategy to leverage its product portfolio and worldwide route network, reduce its costs to competitive levels, continue to lead the industry in operational excellence and further strengthen the company’s sharp focus on customers by investing in innovative products and services.
UAL Corporation, the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines,announced it is substantially accelerating the company’s plan to expand its international leadership, redeploy aircraft to more profitable routes and reduce the overall size of its mainline fleet. These actions are part of United’s ongoing strategy to leverage its product portfolio and worldwide route network, reduce its costs to competitive levels, continue to lead the industry in operational excellence and further strengthen the company’s sharp focus on customers by investing in innovative products and services.
United Announces Annual "Mele Kalikimaka" Hawaii Fare
Sale for the Holidays
United Airlines launched its annual "Mele Kalikimaka" fare sale - which means Merry Christmas in Hawaiian - for 2004/2005 yuletide travel from Hawaii to the mainland United States.
United Airlines launched its annual "Mele Kalikimaka" fare sale - which means Merry Christmas in Hawaiian - for 2004/2005 yuletide travel from Hawaii to the mainland United States.
United blinks first, will cut domestic capacity drastically
Citing "fundamental changes in our industry, including ongoing high fuel costs, intense pricing pressure and continuing overcapacity," United Airlines unveiled plans to cut domestic mainline capacity (ASMs) by 12% while boosting international ASMs by 14%.
Citing "fundamental changes in our industry, including ongoing high fuel costs, intense pricing pressure and continuing overcapacity," United Airlines unveiled plans to cut domestic mainline capacity (ASMs) by 12% while boosting international ASMs by 14%.
US Airways Brings Low Fares to Pennsylvania
US Airways rolled out more new GoFares, bringing simple fares as low as $89* each way to 13 cities across Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, on flights to seven West Coast destinations. These fares are in addition to the GoFares already in place to and from Philadelphia.
US Airways rolled out more new GoFares, bringing simple fares as low as $89* each way to 13 cities across Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, on flights to seven West Coast destinations. These fares are in addition to the GoFares already in place to and from Philadelphia.
US Airways Flight Simulator Engineers Ratify Cost-Savings
Agreement
US Airways’ flight crew training instructors, represented by Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 547, ratified a new cost-savings agreement with a 94 percent vote in favor. The new $1.6 million per year cost-savings agreement becomes effective on Oct. 1, 2004, pending approval by the bankruptcy court.
US Airways’ flight crew training instructors, represented by Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 547, ratified a new cost-savings agreement with a 94 percent vote in favor. The new $1.6 million per year cost-savings agreement becomes effective on Oct. 1, 2004, pending approval by the bankruptcy court.
US Airways Airline Pilots Association To Send Cost-Savings
Agreement To Membership For Vote
The US Airways unit of the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) passed a resolution that would send the tentative agreement reached with the company to its membership for a ratification vote. The agreement, if ratified, will save US Airways $300 million annually.
The US Airways unit of the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) passed a resolution that would send the tentative agreement reached with the company to its membership for a ratification vote. The agreement, if ratified, will save US Airways $300 million annually.
US Airways Woes Increase As Fuel Costs Rise
US Airways said on Wednesday that sharply rising fuel costs in recent
weeks have made the bankrupt airline's already dismal financial outlook
even more acute.
US Airways Pilots To Vote On Pay Cut
Bankrupt US Airways took a crucial step toward securing USD$300 million in concessions from its pilots union late on Tuesday when leaders of the labor group said they would forward a plan to cut wages and benefits to all pilots for a vote.
Bankrupt US Airways took a crucial step toward securing USD$300 million in concessions from its pilots union late on Tuesday when leaders of the labor group said they would forward a plan to cut wages and benefits to all pilots for a vote.
Continental Announces New Fee for Paper Tickets Purchased
Through International Agents
Continental will add a fee for paper tickets purchased through non-U.S. based travel agents when the travel itinerary qualifies for electronic ticketing.
Continental will add a fee for paper tickets purchased through non-U.S. based travel agents when the travel itinerary qualifies for electronic ticketing.
US, EU Face Off Over Airbus, Boeing Subsidies
The United States and the European Union took their fight over billions of dollars in subsidies for Airbus and Boeing to the World Trade Organization on Wednesday.
The United States and the European Union took their fight over billions of dollars in subsidies for Airbus and Boeing to the World Trade Organization on Wednesday.
Virgin Express, SN Brussels Seal Merger
Full-fare operator SN Brussels Airlines said on Wednesday it had finalized
its planned tie-up with low-cost carrier Virgin Express, ending rivalry
between the two companies based at Brussels Airport.
London Airport Tube Service Suspended
Passengers will be without a direct Tube link to one of the terminals at the UK's biggest airport for 20 months, it was announced today. From January 7 next year, London Underground Piccadilly line trains heading for Heathrow's Terminal 4 station will not go beyond Hatton Cross.
Passengers will be without a direct Tube link to one of the terminals at the UK's biggest airport for 20 months, it was announced today. From January 7 next year, London Underground Piccadilly line trains heading for Heathrow's Terminal 4 station will not go beyond Hatton Cross.
Comair to Launch non-stop Flights from Pensacola, Fla.,
to New York
Delta Connection carrier Comair will begin offering Pensacola customers their first and only non-stop service to New York on Jan. 31, 2005.
Delta Connection carrier Comair will begin offering Pensacola customers their first and only non-stop service to New York on Jan. 31, 2005.
Domestic Airfares Decrease, Transatlantic Fares Simplify
(BTN News)
Domestic airfares generally continue to decline in spite of predictions of modest airfare increases in the months ahead and record-high oil prices crippling the airline industry. Though lower average ticket prices help corporations meet their travel budgets, they also call into question the future structure of negotiated discount agreements and the viability of struggling network carriers.
Domestic airfares generally continue to decline in spite of predictions of modest airfare increases in the months ahead and record-high oil prices crippling the airline industry. Though lower average ticket prices help corporations meet their travel budgets, they also call into question the future structure of negotiated discount agreements and the viability of struggling network carriers.
Hilton Provides Online Folio Access
Hilton Hotels Corp. last month began offering individual guests at all of its 2,216 properties online retrieval of hotel folios to ensure expense accounts are accurate and complete. Accessing a password-protected Internet site, travelers who have a profile on file with Hilton may retrieve and print the final folio between 48 hours and three months after checkout.
Hilton Hotels Corp. last month began offering individual guests at all of its 2,216 properties online retrieval of hotel folios to ensure expense accounts are accurate and complete. Accessing a password-protected Internet site, travelers who have a profile on file with Hilton may retrieve and print the final folio between 48 hours and three months after checkout.
TSA Demands PNR Data: Secure Flight Program Renews Privacy
Issues
The Transportation Security Administration last month mandated domestic carriers relinquish passenger name record data to test its Secure Flight program. The revamped version of the scrapped second-generation computer assisted passenger prescreening system revives industry concerns about privacy, cost, logistics and security.
The Transportation Security Administration last month mandated domestic carriers relinquish passenger name record data to test its Secure Flight program. The revamped version of the scrapped second-generation computer assisted passenger prescreening system revives industry concerns about privacy, cost, logistics and security.
Cendant Buying Orbitz
Cendant Corp. last week agreed to pay $1.25 billion for Orbitz in a deal likely to close before year-end, bringing Cendant a household name brand in travel distribution as well as management talent and a stronger technology platform for online corporate and leisure travel.
Cendant Corp. last week agreed to pay $1.25 billion for Orbitz in a deal likely to close before year-end, bringing Cendant a household name brand in travel distribution as well as management talent and a stronger technology platform for online corporate and leisure travel.
Northwest Begins Airbus A330-200 Service Between San
Francisco And Tokyo Today
Northwest Airlines will launch its first flight between San Francisco and its Tokyo hub using its new Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Northwest, the first and only U.S.-based airline to fly the A330-200, will operate the aircraft on flight 27 departing this afternoon from San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Northwest Airlines will launch its first flight between San Francisco and its Tokyo hub using its new Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Northwest, the first and only U.S.-based airline to fly the A330-200, will operate the aircraft on flight 27 departing this afternoon from San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Baltimore-Washington International Airport To Receive
$1.7 Million From TSA
Rear Adm. David M. Stone, USN (Ret.), Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), announced today that it has agreed to commit $1.7 million to the Maryland Aviation Administration for improvements to the checked baggage screening system at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI).
Rear Adm. David M. Stone, USN (Ret.), Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), announced today that it has agreed to commit $1.7 million to the Maryland Aviation Administration for improvements to the checked baggage screening system at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI).
Star Alliance Welcomes Visa International into the Visit
Japan Campaign
Star Alliance and Visa International plans to collaborate on a wide range of marketing and communication programs to strongly boost global and regional awareness of the Japanese government’s Visit Japan Campaign initiative (“Yokoso Japan”).
Star Alliance and Visa International plans to collaborate on a wide range of marketing and communication programs to strongly boost global and regional awareness of the Japanese government’s Visit Japan Campaign initiative (“Yokoso Japan”).
American Will Discontinue
JFK-Long Beach And JFK-Phoenix Service, Effective Nov. 1
American Airlines will discontinue its daily nonstop service between New York's Kennedy Airport and Long Beach and between JFK and Phoenix, effective Nov. 1. American said the airplanes it uses on those routes will be reassigned to its Dallas/Fort Worth Hub to support the previously announced expansion there.
American Airlines will discontinue its daily nonstop service between New York's Kennedy Airport and Long Beach and between JFK and Phoenix, effective Nov. 1. American said the airplanes it uses on those routes will be reassigned to its Dallas/Fort Worth Hub to support the previously announced expansion there.
Union and hotel officials met for the first full day of negotiations in two weeks. But they said they did not come closer to a deal on a contract for 3,800 hotel workers at 14 hotels in the District who have been working without one since Sept. 15.