December 2, 2004

 

United Airlines Awarded Six Top Honors by Travel Industry
November 29, 2004 – Frequent travelers applauded United again this year by giving top awards to United’s Mileage Plus® frequent flyer program in several travel magazines' annual awards. In addition to being chosen over other carriers for having the best frequent flyer program, United’s Red Carpet Club® lounges and Economy Plus® spacious seating section also received top honors.
US Airways Goes To Court To Void Labor Contracts
US Airways goes to court on Thursday to throw out labor contracts and union pension plans to save USD$750 million annually and survive past January.
US Airways Puts The World On Sale
Nov. 30, 2004 -- US Airways is putting the world on sale for four days only, with domestic fares as low as $58* roundtrip, Caribbean and Latin America fares starting at $158* roundtrip and European travel beginning at $193* roundtrip.
US Airways Offer Holiday Fares to NY
Nov. 29, 2004 -- US Airways is offering the unique spirit of Manhattan during the holidays with fares as low as $98* roundtrip, for customers who wish to visit New York City in December and January.
Delta Secures Financing, Borrows USD$830 Million
Delta Air Lines on Wednesday said it completed agreements with GE Commerce Finance and American Express Travel Related Services to obtain USD$1.1 billion of available financing, and immediately borrowed USD$830 million of that amount.
Delta Air Lines Announces Closing of Financing Transactions
Dec. 1, 2004 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today said it has completed previously announced agreements with GE Commercial Finance and American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (Amex) to obtain approximately $1.1 billion in financing.
Delta Offers Low Fares to Gunnison/Crested Butte, Colorado
Dec. 1, 2004 – In celebration of the winter ski season, Delta customers can now travel for less to Gunnison/Crested Butte, Colo., one of the best ski locations in the West. Additional taxes, fees, and restrictions apply. See below for further details.
Delta Air Lines Launches New Intra-Florida and Florida to Savannah Flights with Low Introductory Fares
Dec. 1, 2004 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today launched new daily flights between four popular Florida cities and Savannah, Ga., and is offering customers low introductory fares to celebrate.
Delta Begins Interline Electronic Ticketing with British Airways and Other Carriers
Nov. 29, 2004 –Delta Air Lines’ worldwide customers can enjoy more convenient of electronic ticketing (ET) as Delta begins interline ET agreements with British Airways, America West, Aloha, and Midwest Airlines. With more than 93 percent of Delta customers flying with ETs, these new interline agreements are another step toward reaching the goal of 100 percent ET by the end of 2005.
Delta Adding Extra Flights for Super Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla.
Nov. 30, 2004 – Customers heading to the Super Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla., on Feb. 6, 2005, will have more Delta flights to choose from as the airline adds an unprecedented number of additional flights to the city for the event.
Continental Airlines to Launch Service Between Houston and Del Rio, Texas
Nov 29, 2004 -- Continental Airlines announced it will inaugurate new service March 3, 2005 linking the Texas border town of Del Rio with the airline's hub in Houston.