United
Introduces Low Fares on Expanded Service to Tropical Destinations
Oct 20 - United Airlines serves more sun-filled hot spots than ever before in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Customers can now take advantage of low fares to many warm-weather destinations from Chicago, Denver and San Francisco. Most fares are for travel between Dec. 18, 2004, and March 12, 2005.
Oct 20 - United Airlines serves more sun-filled hot spots than ever before in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Customers can now take advantage of low fares to many warm-weather destinations from Chicago, Denver and San Francisco. Most fares are for travel between Dec. 18, 2004, and March 12, 2005.
Ted's
New Fares Make Holiday Traveling a Treat!
Oct 19 - Ted is selling roundtrip tickets between now and Nov. 1 for winter flights from Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C., to vacation hotspots. The low fares, which are available between Nov. 1 and Feb. 16, give Ted customers in three United hubs the opportunity to visit Las Vegas, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa.
Oct 19 - Ted is selling roundtrip tickets between now and Nov. 1 for winter flights from Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C., to vacation hotspots. The low fares, which are available between Nov. 1 and Feb. 16, give Ted customers in three United hubs the opportunity to visit Las Vegas, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa.
United
Enhances its Rewards for Mileage Plus Members
Oct 18 - United added several new rewards to its award-winning Mileage Plus® program. These rewards will enable Mileage Plus members to earn unlimited systemwide upgrades in 2005 and elite status for 2005 twice as fast. In addition, when Mileage Plus members earn at least 125,000 elite qualifying miles (EQMs) or 125 elite qualifying segments (EQSs) by the end of 2004, they can give the gift of Premier status to a family member, friend or colleague and choose an additional reward for themselves.
Oct 18 - United added several new rewards to its award-winning Mileage Plus® program. These rewards will enable Mileage Plus members to earn unlimited systemwide upgrades in 2005 and elite status for 2005 twice as fast. In addition, when Mileage Plus members earn at least 125,000 elite qualifying miles (EQMs) or 125 elite qualifying segments (EQSs) by the end of 2004, they can give the gift of Premier status to a family member, friend or colleague and choose an additional reward for themselves.
US
Airways Introduces Hartford And Jacksonville GoFares From Philadelphia
Oct. 21-- US Airways announced today that it is adding two new cities
– Hartford, Conn., and Jacksonville, Fla. – to its array of
markets where the airline offers low, simple GoFares® from Philadelphia.
Philadelphia-Hartford GoFares start as low as $29* one-way, with last-minute fares starting at $49* one-way. GoFares for Philadelphia-Jacksonville travel start at $79* one-way, and last minute fares are available as low as $129* one-way.
US
Airways and bmi Begin Codesharing Relationship
Oct. 19, 2004 -- US Airways and bmi announced today the expansion of the two carriers’ Star Alliance relationship, with codeshare flights to destinations in the U.K., beginning Oct. 27, 2004. Customers can immediately make reservations on these new flights.
Oct. 19, 2004 -- US Airways and bmi announced today the expansion of the two carriers’ Star Alliance relationship, with codeshare flights to destinations in the U.K., beginning Oct. 27, 2004. Customers can immediately make reservations on these new flights.
In the initial phase of the codeshare, US Airways’ code will be added on bmi flights between Manchester, U.K., and both Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland.
US
Airways Implements Next Phase Of Transformation Plan, Introduces Changes
To February 2005 Schedule
Oct. 18 -- US Airways today announced it will significantly restructure its flight schedule beginning Feb. 6, 2005, as the company continues implementing its Transformation Plan.
Oct. 18 -- US Airways today announced it will significantly restructure its flight schedule beginning Feb. 6, 2005, as the company continues implementing its Transformation Plan.
US
Airways pilots accept $300 million in pay, benefit cuts
Oct 22 - US Airways pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Assn., announced yesterday that they have voted to ratify a new agreement that calls for an 18% pay cut, a decrease in the company's contributions to their defined contribution pension plan and a modification of work rules that will increase pilot productivity significantly.
Oct 22 - US Airways pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Assn., announced yesterday that they have voted to ratify a new agreement that calls for an 18% pay cut, a decrease in the company's contributions to their defined contribution pension plan and a modification of work rules that will increase pilot productivity significantly.
American
Airlines squeezes passengers in tighter to make money
American Airlines, posting a big loss with bleaker prospects immediately ahead, announced Wednesday it will squeeze passengers in tighter to make more money.
American Airlines, posting a big loss with bleaker prospects immediately ahead, announced Wednesday it will squeeze passengers in tighter to make more money.
American
Airlines to cut operations
Oct 21 - Faced with deepening losses, American Airlines (AMR) will shrink its U.S. operations by 5%, and lay off an undetermined number of workers by January.
Oct 21 - Faced with deepening losses, American Airlines (AMR) will shrink its U.S. operations by 5%, and lay off an undetermined number of workers by January.
Los
Angeles Airport Upgrade Plan Gets OK
Oct 21 - The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved an USD$11 billion plan to modernize Los Angeles International Airport -- the first upgrade of the world's fifth busiest airport since 1984.
Oct 21 - The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved an USD$11 billion plan to modernize Los Angeles International Airport -- the first upgrade of the world's fifth busiest airport since 1984.
NWA
Expands Domestic Fuel Surcharge
Oct 20 - In announcing a third-quarter loss of $46 million, Northwest Airlines president and CEO Doug Steenland this morning said the carrier yesterday raised prices to offset industry-crippling crude oil prices. "We expanded a $10 each-way fuel surcharge to nearly all of our domestic fares," he said.
Oct 20 - In announcing a third-quarter loss of $46 million, Northwest Airlines president and CEO Doug Steenland this morning said the carrier yesterday raised prices to offset industry-crippling crude oil prices. "We expanded a $10 each-way fuel surcharge to nearly all of our domestic fares," he said.
NWA,
US Airways Make Progress As Delta Continues Slide
Oct 15 - Delta Air Lines yesterday warned third-quarter losses could reach $675 million as "financial performance continued to deteriorate" amid yield erosion and high oil prices. Struggling to avoid bankruptcy, the company in a Securities & Exchange Commission filing said, "We have substantial liquidity needs and there is substantial uncertainty as to whether we will be able to obtain the necessary financing to meet those needs on acceptable terms or at all."
Oct 15 - Delta Air Lines yesterday warned third-quarter losses could reach $675 million as "financial performance continued to deteriorate" amid yield erosion and high oil prices. Struggling to avoid bankruptcy, the company in a Securities & Exchange Commission filing said, "We have substantial liquidity needs and there is substantial uncertainty as to whether we will be able to obtain the necessary financing to meet those needs on acceptable terms or at all."
America
West Promotes Web Check-In
When you use Web Check-In now through December 31, 2004, you’ll earn 500 FlightFund bonus miles the first time you check in online during that period, and you’ll also have the chance to enter our sweepstakes to win a trip for two to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Three trips will be given away during the sweepstakes period.
When you use Web Check-In now through December 31, 2004, you’ll earn 500 FlightFund bonus miles the first time you check in online during that period, and you’ll also have the chance to enter our sweepstakes to win a trip for two to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Three trips will be given away during the sweepstakes period.
Continental
Airlines Announces Daily Non-Stop Service Between New York/Newark and
Stockholm
Oct. 19 - Continental will launch daily non-stop flights between New York/Newark and Stockholm effective June 2, 2005, subject to government approval.
Oct. 19 - Continental will launch daily non-stop flights between New York/Newark and Stockholm effective June 2, 2005, subject to government approval.
Continental
Airlines Ends 20 Additional Interline Ticketing Agreements as Part of
Paperless Initiative
Oct. 18 - Effective Nov. 15, 2004, CO will terminate "interline" ticketing and baggage-handling agreements with an additional 20 airlines that are unable to offer customers electronic tickets for interline travel with Continental. As part of its paperless-travel initiative, Continental has already terminated similar interline ticketing and baggage agreements with 90 airlines that cannot offer electronic ticketing. Continental expects that all domestic and international travel on Continental will be paperless by Dec. 31, 2005, two years ahead of the International Air Transport Association's deadline.
Oct. 18 - Effective Nov. 15, 2004, CO will terminate "interline" ticketing and baggage-handling agreements with an additional 20 airlines that are unable to offer customers electronic tickets for interline travel with Continental. As part of its paperless-travel initiative, Continental has already terminated similar interline ticketing and baggage agreements with 90 airlines that cannot offer electronic ticketing. Continental expects that all domestic and international travel on Continental will be paperless by Dec. 31, 2005, two years ahead of the International Air Transport Association's deadline.
Oct 18 - Beginning November 1, all Song flights will offer Peach Oatmeal Banana, a top-selling variety in Earth’s Best Second Foods line (a 4 oz jar for ages six months and up). With this new offering, Song will be the only low-cost air service to carry baby food on-board regularly, without requiring passengers to make a special advanced request.