Airlines on-time more in August; Southwest, Continental, US Airways, United above averageOctober 6th, 2009 Airlines improve on-time arrivals in AugustMINNEAPOLIS — Arriving on-time was just a little bit easier for airline passenger traveling in August. The Transportation Department said on Tuesday that 79.7 percent of flights arrived on time in August.
United Airlines offers $249 fee for travelers to check 2 bags every time they fly for a yearOctober 5th, 2009 United tries $249 fee to check bags for a yearCHICAGO — United Airlines put a new twist on baggage fees Monday, introducing a sort of all-you-can-carry fee for luggage. The airline said travelers could pay $249 for the right to check two bags every time they fly United or United Express for a year.
Airlines July on-time arrival ratings improve, with Southwest tops among big carriersSeptember 8th, 2009 Airlines improve on-time arrival ratings in JulyMINNEAPOLIS — Airline passengers got to their destination on time a little more often in July. The Transportation Department said on Tuesday that 77.6 percent of airline flights arrived on time, up from 75.7 percent during the same month last year.
Airlines up as oil falls again on government report showing rising crude suppliesAugust 26th, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines up as oil falls againNEW YORK — Airlines were in the green again Wednesday, as oil prices continued to slip on government data showing that the nation's crude supplies are up — a signal that demand hasn't come back. Benchmark crude for October delivery fell 70 cents to $71.35 a barrel in trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Airlines that fly Airbus A330 and A340 planesAugust 7th, 2009 Airlines flying Airbus A330 and A340 planesAirlines are replacing airspeed sensors on their Airbus A330 and A340 airliners, which have been a focus of the investigation into the June 1 crash of Air France Flight 447. The only U.S.
A look at airlines' on-time performance as reported by the DOTAugust 4th, 2009 A look at airlines' on-time statusThe following lists 19 airlines' on-time performance in June and overall on-time performance since the beginning of the year, according to data from the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Carrier On-Time Arrival Pct.
American Airlines joins other carriers in raising fees for checking luggageJuly 24th, 2009 American Airlines raises checked-bag feeFORT WORTH, Texas — It's going to cost you more to check bags on an American Airlines flight. American said Friday that checking the first bag will cost $20, up from $15, and a second bag will cost $30, up from $25.
A look at the baggage fees charged by major US airlinesJune 19th, 2009 Baggage fees at US airlinesA rundown of baggage fees at major U.S. airlines:
—American Airlines, AirTran Airways, Continental Airlines: $15 for the first checked piece of luggage, $25 for the second.
Airline stocks slide as broader market drops and investors head for the doorMay 11th, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines fallNEW YORK — Most airline stocks lost ground Monday as investors cashed in and the broader market retreated. The Amex Airline Index lost 2 percent at midday, with 12 out of 13 components lower.
Airlines shares fall as oil prices climb and Fitch worries about access to creditMay 6th, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines pull backATLANTA — Shares of U.S. carriers fell Thursday as the broader stock market pulled back and oil prices inched higher, continuing a rally that started earlier in the week.
Frontier Airlines reports $161M 4Q loss on bankruptcy items, but had an operating profitApril 28th, 2009 Frontier Airlines lost $161M in 4QMINNEAPOLIS — Bankruptcy expenses drove Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. to a fourth-quarter loss of almost $161 million, but it reported an operating profit.
Denise Richards' fun bags up for grabsApril 24th, 2009 LONDON - Denise Richards' spoof ad about her 'fun bags' has become an Internet hit. In the hilarious video, the former Bond-girl jokes that she is selling multi-coloured paper bags for parties, reports the Sun.
Court fines airline Rs.20,000 for lost baggageApril 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A Delhi consumer court held an international airline guilty of deficiency in services and asked it to pay Rs.20,000 as compensation to a customer for losing his bags. The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Thursday held Kuwait Airways guilty of causing mental tension and discomfort to Moti Lal Saini.
A typical Brit uses 13k carrier bags in his lifetimeApril 7th, 2009 LONDON - A new survey has revealed that Britons use 13,000 carrier bags in their lifetime. The research conducted by British government has revealed that an average consumer uses more than 160 new plastic bags a year.
Airlines 'short change' passengers for lost luggage, watchdog claimsMarch 18th, 2009 LONDON - A consumer watchdog has claimed that passengers are often awarded compensation of less than a tenth of the value of their possessions when airlines lose their bags. t is estimated that 42 million bags went missing in 2007.
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