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US
Airways Announces Policy Changes As Part Of Proposed
Merger With America West Airlines
August 17, 2005 -- In preparation for its anticipated
merger with America West Airlines, US Airways has
aligned three of its policies so that the combined
carrier will be better able to offer seamless service
to its customers when the merger is completed. The
changes being announced today are consistent with
existing policies at America West and other low-cost
airlines. MORE
ATA
strike on the horizon?
August 18, 2005 -- The president of the Air Line Pilots
Association has authorized the union's leadership
to hold a strike vote if they cannot reach an "acceptable"
agreement with ATA Airlines in bankruptcy court. MORE
American
Increases International Fare Surcharges
August 16, 2005 -- American Airlines increased surcharges
on fares to/from most of its international destinations,
as well as to/from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands. The increase is $10 one way, $20 round trip,
and is effective immediately. The increase will help
offset the record high cost of jet fuel. MORE
BA
Launches Heathrow Strike Probe
August 18, 2005 -- British Airways said on Thursday
it had started an investigation into whether any of
its staff was bullied into joining an unofficial strike,
which crippled its operations at London's Heathrow
Airport last week. MORE
BA
To Resume Meal Service After Strike Chaos
August 18, 2005 -- British Airways will resume hot
meals on flights from its London Heathrow base next
week, its caterer said on Thursday, a week after a
strike at the firm spread to the airline and left
100,000 passengers stranded. MORE
Heathrow
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United
Airlines Enhances Dulles-Based Regional Service
August 15, 2005 – United Airlines announced
today an agreement-in-principle with new flying partner,
Colgan Air that will add six Saab 340-B turboprop
aircraft to the United Express fleet. MORE
United
Introduced explus, the only 70-seat regional jet service
in the skies
August 15, 2005 – United Airlines unveiled the
new explussm brand -- a United Express® service
featuring state-of-the-art Embraer-170 (70-seat) and
Canadair RJ-700* (66-seat) regional jets, which offer
United First® and Economy Plus® seating, premium
snackboxes for United First customers on select flights,
full-sized leather seats throughout, large overhead
bins and spacious cabins. MORE
Delta,
NW Outlook Clouded By Chapter 11 Rule Change
August 15, 2005 -- Both Delta and Northwest airlines
may be only weeks away from bankruptcy filings unless
they can solidify their financial footing. Whether
one or both narrowly avoids Chapter 11, or goes under
bankruptcy court supervision, the immediate ramifications
for most corporate accounts won't be dramatic. Longer-term,
relationships with these airlines could change, depending
on how restructuring plans progress. MORE
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Air
Wisconsin Begins Service As US Airways Express Carrier
August 15, 2005 -- Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation
(AWAC) and US Airways marked the start of their new
relationship this past weekend, with the first AWAC
aircraft operating under the US Airways Express name
taking flight on Aug. 13, 2005. MORE
Northwest
Says Mechanics' Latest Offer Falls Short
August 18, 2005 -- Northwest Airlines said late on
Wednesday that a new offer by its mechanics' union
fell short of the concessions the carrier is seeking,
signaling that the sides are far apart as a strike
deadline looms. MORE
Alaska
Four Challenge US Flight Security System
August 18, 2005-- Three Alaskans and one former state
resident sued the US Transportation Security Administration
on Thursday in an effort to find out what information
the agency collected about them as part of its troubled
airline passenger screening program. MORE
US
Airways Gets Court Approval To Sell Planes
August 18, 2005 -- A federal bankruptcy judge approved
a proposal on Thursday by US Airways to sell four
planes for USD$40 million and extended the airline's
ability to tap its only source of cash until October
25. MORE
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Continental
Modifies Excess Baggage Policy for International Travel
CO announced modifications in its free checked-bags
policy for international travel, to reflect new weight
limits of 50 lbs. (22 kg) each for up to two pieces.
MORE
American
Announces New Premium Class Menus For Trans-Atlantic
Flights
August 15, 2005 -- AA introduced new First Class and
Business Class menus on flights between the United
States and Europe as part of a series of moves to
enhance the customer service experience on international
flights. MORE
American
to Introduce New Lie-Flat Business Class Seats on
767-300, 777 Aircraft
August 15, 2005 -- AA announced plans to install new
lie-flat seats and enhanced inflight entertainment
in the Business Class cabin on all Boeing 767-300s
and Boeing 777 aircraft. American also announced plans
for additional cabin improvements on the Boeing 767-300,
including larger and more spacious overhead bins.
The new lie-flat business class seats will be manufactured
by Recaro, a leading specialist in aviation seating.
MORE
Korean
Air Pilots Drop Strike Plan
August 19, 2005 -- Unionized pilots at Korean Air
have dropped plans to strike after reaching a last-minute
agreement with management, South Korea's biggest airline
said on Friday. MORE
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Delta's
Song Offers Special $119 Fares Between Orlando and
San Francisco
August 17, 2005 -- Tickets will be available for purchase
now through September 2, for travel November 4, 2005
through January 30, 2006. MORE
Newest
Delta Connection Carrier Increases Customers’
Options for Non-Stop Travel to Orlando
August 15, 2005 -- Beginning in October, Freedom Airlines,
Delta’s newest Delta Connection carrier, will
offer new non-stop service between Orlando and six
destinations: Austin, Texas; Charlottesville, Va.;
Chattanooga, Tenn.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Jackson, Miss.;
and Northwest Arkansas Regional, Ark. MORE
More
Seat on Delta's MD-88 Aircraft on Boston-New York-Washington
Routes
August 11, 2005 -- Beginning Nov. 1, 2005. Nine MD-88
aircraft will be configured into spacious, one-class
cabins with 134 seats, compared with the current 120
seats flown with Boeing 737-300G aircraft. MORE
ALPA's
Delta Connection ASA Pilots Respond to News of Sale
August 16 - Air Line Pilots Association, International
(ALPA), released a statement after learning that Delta
Air Lines has sold ASA--one of Delta’s two wholly
owned subsidiaries--to SkyWest Airlines. MORE
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Car
/ Rail News
Avis
Launches 'Drive Free III' Promotion
August 17, 2005 -- Avis Rent A Car System has launched
"Drive Free III," a promotion that rewards
customers with a free weekend rental after renting
three times between Aug. 15 and Dec. 15. MORE
Orbitz
Drops U-Save, ACE and Payless
August 17, 2005 -- Orbitz has decided against renewing
contracts with three of its car rental partners: U-Save
Auto Rental, ACE Rent A Car and Payless Car Rental.
MORE
Dollar
Thrifty Offers Triple Frequent Flyer Miles
August 16, 2005 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group's
two brands, Thrifty and Dollar, are both offering
customers triple frequent flyer miles with eight airline
partners. The offer is valid at participating locations
for rentals picked up between Aug. 15 and Dec. 15.
MORE
Highway
Bill Rids Industry of Vicarious Liability
August 16, 2005 -- President George W. Bush on Aug.
10 signed the federal highway bill, which included
an amendment eliminating vicarious liability for the
vehicle renting and leasing industries. The law took
effect immediately. MORE
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Hotel
News
Buyers'
Consortium Nears Hotel Success: Group Of 12 Cos. Secures
Rate Quotes
The business travel consortium this year sent requests
for proposals to five hotel companies to fill roughly
250,000 aggregate room nights in 25 markets, and several
hotel chains for the first time said they would honor
a chainwide arrangement with the travel-buying collective.
MORE
Hilton
sells Chicago's landmark Palmer House Hotel
August 19, 2005 -- The Palmer House Hotel, the landmark
Chicago hotel where writers Mark Twain and Rudyard
Kipling and U.S. presidents once spent the night,
has been sold to Thor Equities, a private equity group,
for $230 million. MORE
Hostels
welcome you in high style at bargain prices
August 18, 2005 -- Hostels no longer mean bare-bones
dorms where budget-conscious young backpackers lay
their heads and wash their socks in communal bathrooms.
MORE
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