What's in the news this week ...

Fuel, Fares and Fees: Fliers Face Higher Travel Costs
Apr 30, 2008 - Airlines around the world are raising airfares and/or increasing fuel surcharges to offset crippling jet fuel costs. In the United States, carriers also have added fees for various services and conveniences, including confirmed window or aisle seats, ticket changes on nonrefundable fares and checking more than one bag. Airline executives said more passenger charges are in the works and additional airfare hikes should be expected.

Airlines slow down flights to save on fuel
May 1, 2008 - Drivers have long known that slowing down on the highway means getting more miles to the gallon. Now airlines are trying it, too — adding a few minutes to flights to save millions on fuel.

Paperless air passes
May 1, 2008 - Continental Airlines passengers departing on domestic flights from Logan International Airport can now go paperless when it comes to boarding passes.

AA, BA, Continental alliance 'would be like a merger without the headaches'
May 2, 2008 - Recent announcements by British Airways of a possible tie-up between themselves, American Airlines and Continental Airlines has sparked opinions as to if it will go ahead, due to previous attempts falling flat.

Delta-Northwest: Unlikely to Fly
May 1, 2008 - Since proposing a titanic merger earlier this month, executives at Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines have been busily laying out the rationale for a deal that would create the world's largest air carrier.

Deal near for United, US Airways to merge
Apr 30, 2008 - US Airways appears headed for its second merger in three years, a buyout by United that would help both airlines withstand staggering fuel prices but would threaten US Airways' Tempe headquarters and reduce flights.

United's New Plan Could Cost D.C.
The next potential act in Airline Merger Mania 2008: United Airlines and US Airways are negotiating a tie-up that could have profound implications for Washington-area air travelers, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Airlines face worst crisis since 2001
Major airlines that survived a decade of reorganization through bankruptcy are now facing their biggest test since the September 11, 2001 attacks.

New security measures unveiled at BWI
May 1, 2008 - The nation's top homeland security official came to BWI Airport yesterday to unveil new measures aimed at easing stress for airline travelers while still catching terrorist threats - including a much ballyhooed peek-a-boo body scan.