United Airlines' Chicago-Munich Service Takes Flight
June 7, 2005 – Today, United launches new daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Munich, Germany, expanding customer options to this exciting European gateway. MORE

United Airlines and Pleasant Holidays Announce Hawaiian Agreement
June 7, 2005 -- United Airlines and Pleasant Holidays, LLC, announced a five-year relationship that will offer customers great value on Hawaiian vacation packages and increased service to the Islands. MORE

Bankruptcy Not Part Of Delta's Plan
June 8, 2005 -- Delta Air Lines' Chief Financial Officer on Wednesday said filing for bankruptcy was not part of the cash-strapped carrier's transformation plan, but it is a possibility he cannot entirely rule out. MORE

SkyTeam Names Regional Carriers As New Members
June 9, 2005 -- The SkyTeam alliance today announced the first four regional carriers set to join the global airline grouping as associate members. Spain's Air Europa, Panama's Copa Airlines, Kenya Airways and Romania's Tarom are expected to integrate their networks sometime next year. MORE

Northwest Airlines Announces New Nonstop Jet Service Between Memphis And Columbia, S.C.
June 8, 2005– Northwest Airlines today announced new nonstop jet service between its hub at Memphis and Columbia, S.C. Two daily flights will be offered beginning Oct. 2. MORE

US Airways Offered Summer Travel Tips
June 6, 2005 -- To make your travel as smooth as possible in what is shaping up to be the busiest summer travel season in years, US Airways reminded passengers that being informed is being prepared. Here are some tips from US Airways to help smooth travel this summer: MORE

New Philadelphia baggage check in times
Passengers in Philadelphia must check their luggage 45 minutes prior to departure for domestic flights and 1 hour prior to international flights. MORE

Southwest Keeping Options Open On US Airways
June 8, 2005 -- Southwest Airlines on Wednesday said it was considering bidding for some assets of US Airways which is slated to be bought by America West. MORE

AC reaches deal with pilots, 777/787 order to go forward
June 10, 2005 -- Air Canada was expected to finalize its recent widebody fleet replacement order with Boeing after it reached a tentative agreement with its pilots yesterday covering operation of the aircraft. MORE

American Airlines, APA, APFA And TWU Issue Joint Letter to Senate Finance Committee On Pension Plan Legislation

American Airlines Offers Travel Tips for Busy Summer Travel; Simple Ways to Make Your Travel Go More Smoothly

Northwest breaks $499 fare cap, adds new ticket rules
Northwest has raised its top business fares by $50 each way, which could be an attempt to push past the $499 one-way fare cap Delta rolled out in January. MORE

American not eager to buy new Boeing jet
June 9, 2005 -- American Airlines is unlikely to buy Boeing's next jetliner until the money-losing carrier returns to profitability and can get better credit terms, its chief executive says. MORE

America West Lets You Drive Your Way to Free Flights
June 8, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- America West Airlines (NYSE: AWA), the nation's second largest low-cost carrier, announces that members of its award-winning frequent flyer program FlightFund can now earn valuable award miles as they drive; travelers can earn 50 FlightFund miles per day for qualifying rentals at participating Budget Rent A Car locations. MORE

Alaska Airlines seeing more delays and cancellations
June 10, 2005 -- Alaska Airlines passengers are seeing more delayed flights and cancellations, the airline acknowledges. MORE

SIA continues its push for rights to Australia-US market
June 8, 2005 -- Singapore Airlines stepped up its lobbying to gain fifth freedom rights between Australia and the US with the release of a report claiming that the lack of competition on the corridor has led to higher fares, limited capacity and deprived the tourism industry of a potential A$126 million ($96.7 million) windfall. MORE

Continental Airlines Inaugurates Daily Nonstop Service From Bangor to New York
June 9, 2005 -- This new service complements existing daily nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Portland, Maine. MORE

BA Aircraft changes on some Tel Aviv services June 2005
Due to a planned change for operational requirements, the British Airways services to/from London Heathrow and Tel Aviv, listed below, will operate with an enhanced shorthaul service to Club World passengers in place of the standard Club World longhaul product.

$75 Savings for New Yorkers on Long-term Avis Rentals
Take the stress out of your summer travels by locking in a long-term Avis Mini-Lease and have a great car at your disposal for the entire summer. Now, New York / Tri-State area renters will receive even greater savings with $75 off long-term rentals of convertibles or roadsters for thirty days or longer. MORE

Eurotunnel plans cut-price boost
June 7, 2005 -- Eurotunnel, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, has cut its prices in an attempt to win back passengers lost to the budget airlines. MORE

Fairmont Readies Checkin Kiosks
June 7, 2005 -- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today said it will install self-service checkin kiosks in a yet-to-be determined number of its North American properties. The Toronto-based luxury hotel operator this week will launch its first kiosk at its hometown Fairmont Royal York, with others to follow by year-end. MORE

Inns help cover your gas bill
Don't let high gas prices keep you off the road this summer. That's the message behind a growing number of "gas rebate" deals from hotel companies. MORE

Perks gone from big airlines
June 10, 2005 -- The are few frills left on the major carriers, and even the ones left are at risk of succumbing to a new round airline cost cutting. MORE

Aviation Safety Has Not Kept Up With Change - Report
June 8, 2005 -- Aviation safety oversight has not kept pace with changes in the US airline industry that include bankruptcies at big carriers and a surge in low-cost business. MORE

Airfare Momentum Stalls After Successive Price Hikes
June 7, 2005 -- The latest attempt by domestic carriers to raise fares failed to stick early this week, according to analysts, following a string of price hikes during the past few months. This most recent attempt, a modest $5-to-$10 increase initiated late last week by United, which would have been the industry's eighth broad fare hike this year, "fell apart yesterday when the low-cost carriers elected not to match," said The Benchmark Co.'s airline analyst Helane Becker, in a research note this morning. MORE

Managing Travel A Surer Shot Than a $10 Silver Bullet
Those of us who have been in the travel industry for more than a decade have seen the industry do a complete reversal in terms of how business travel is acquired. Each day, we see articles in major business publications touting the migration from traditional travel agencies to "online agencies" for a cheap $10 transaction fee. This phenomenon has not gone unnoticed by CFOs and CEOs, who may be quick to decide that eliminating a formal managed travel program in favor of a $10 "online agency" is a simple business decision. MORE

Boeing Sees Improved Airliner Sales Outlook
June 8, 2005 -- Boeing announced an improved forecast for the airliner market on Wednesday, forecasting demand for 25,700 planes worth USD$2.1 trillion over the next 20 years. MORE

Online Booking Still Lags In Europe
June 6, 2005 -- Online booking of airline tickets by managed corporate travelers continues to advance in Europe, but the rate of that acceleration and the reasons for it are grounds for industry argument. MORE

High-tech gizmos propel aviation into the future
June 9, 2005 -- The future of aviation went on display here this week, and it's not afraid to talk back to pilots. MORE

London Heathrow Terminal 4 - FIRST check-in enhancements
Enhancements are being made to the FIRST check-in area in London Heathrow Terminal 4, to bring it in line with the premium check-in area in Terminal 1. This area will be closed from 6 June 2005 and is planned to be re-opened at the end of the month (June 2005). MORE

AirPlus International and Galileo International, Inc., a leading global distribution system (GDS) and subsidiary of Cendant Corp. announced the release of a real-time interface between AirPlus systems and Galileo.

Machine Readable Passports Required for all Visa Waiver Program Travel as of June 26, 2005

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