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US
Airways Strike Unlikely This Month
Washington Business Journal
December 2, 2004 -- If you're holding a ticket on US Airways for a holiday flight, you likely won't have a strike interfere with your plans.
Washington Business Journal
December 2, 2004 -- If you're holding a ticket on US Airways for a holiday flight, you likely won't have a strike interfere with your plans.
Amtrak
Refund Policy Update
Amtrak has instituted a new exchange/refund policy. Passengers wishing to refund unused or partially used tickets may receive full credit on any applicable refund in the form of a non-refundable exchange voucher valid toward future travel. Passengers wishing to receive a refund of cash or credit to a credit card will be subject to a 10% refund service charge, based on the amount of the refund, up to a maximum of $100 per transaction.
Amtrak has instituted a new exchange/refund policy. Passengers wishing to refund unused or partially used tickets may receive full credit on any applicable refund in the form of a non-refundable exchange voucher valid toward future travel. Passengers wishing to receive a refund of cash or credit to a credit card will be subject to a 10% refund service charge, based on the amount of the refund, up to a maximum of $100 per transaction.
US
Airways Union Prepares For Possible Strike
November 30, 2004 -- A major union at US Airways positioned itself
on Tuesday for a possible strike if the airline throws out union contracts
to save money.
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 goes to court on Thursday to throw out labor contracts and union pension plans to save USD$750 million annually and survive past January.
Strike
Ballots Sent Out at United
NEW YORK (Reuters)
December 2, 2004 -- The Association of Flight Attendants Thursday mailed 21,000 strike authorization ballots to flight attendants at United Airlines, setting the stage for a work stoppage if the bankrupt airline repeals a collective bargaining agreement with the union.
NEW YORK (Reuters)
December 2, 2004 -- The Association of Flight Attendants Thursday mailed 21,000 strike authorization ballots to flight attendants at United Airlines, setting the stage for a work stoppage if the bankrupt airline repeals a collective bargaining agreement with the union.
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.
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 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.
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 Offeres 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.
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 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
Announces Closing of Financing Transactions
Dec. 1, 2004 – Delta Air Lines 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.
Dec. 1, 2004 – Delta Air Lines 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
American
Airlines Offering Early-out Incentives
December 2, 2004 — American Airlines, which has indicated it will make layoffs to help speed a return to profitability, is offering incentives to some employees if they leave the company.
December 2, 2004 — American Airlines, which has indicated it will make layoffs to help speed a return to profitability, is offering incentives to some employees if they leave the company.
America
West Woos Detroit
December 2, 2004 -- America West is making an aggressive play for Detroit-based travelers, looking to gain market share and possibly increase the number of flights in and out of Detroit Metro or switch to larger planes in the future.
December 2, 2004 -- America West is making an aggressive play for Detroit-based travelers, looking to gain market share and possibly increase the number of flights in and out of Detroit Metro or switch to larger planes in the future.
America
West Airlines Announces Partnership With Ameritrade(R)
Nov. 30 -- America West Airlines announced the launch of a promotional partnership with Ameritrade Inc., a subsidiary of Ameritrade Holding Corporation, a leader in the brokerage industry. The new partnership provides FlightFund members an opportunity to quickly earn up to 25,000 bonus miles for making a new investment deposit with Ameritrade -- more than enough miles for award travel under the airline's generous frequent flyer program -- see http://www.americawest.com/flightfund/ff_home.htm?c=zxameritrade11.30.04. (1)
Nov. 30 -- America West Airlines announced the launch of a promotional partnership with Ameritrade Inc., a subsidiary of Ameritrade Holding Corporation, a leader in the brokerage industry. The new partnership provides FlightFund members an opportunity to quickly earn up to 25,000 bonus miles for making a new investment deposit with Ameritrade -- more than enough miles for award travel under the airline's generous frequent flyer program -- see http://www.americawest.com/flightfund/ff_home.htm?c=zxameritrade11.30.04. (1)
If
screeners Go Private, Let Standards Be Public
November 24, 2004 -- Airports expect 16.3 million Thanksgiving travelers, according to the Air Transport Association, up from last year's record 15.9 million. So, how is security these days?
November 24, 2004 -- Airports expect 16.3 million Thanksgiving travelers, according to the Air Transport Association, up from last year's record 15.9 million. So, how is security these days?