Big airlines expand $10 surcharge for already-expensive travel around the holidaysOctober 6th, 2009 Airlines expand $10 surcharge on busy travel daysMINNEAPOLIS — Several big airlines have added $10 surcharges for busy days around the holidays, making days that already tended to be expensive to fly a little more costly. Last month airlines added a $10 each-way surcharge for Nov.
The Transportation Department's on-time arrival ranking for US airlinesSeptember 8th, 2009 DOT releases airline delay list for AugustThe percentage of airline flights in August that arrived within 15 minutes of schedule, according to the U.S. Transportation Department:
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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 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.
DOT says more flights arrived late in June than in preceding months; weather a factorAugust 4th, 2009 Airlines June delays worst of the yearNEW YORK — U.S. airlines in June turned in their worst on-time performance since December, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
DOT says more flights arrived late in June than in MayAugust 4th, 2009 DOT says fewer flights on-time in JuneNEW YORK — U.S. airlines in June turned in their worst on-time performance since December, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
Turkish Airlines orders 7 Boeing 777s listed at $1.9 billionJuly 28th, 2009 Turkish Airlines orders 7 Boeing 777sSEATTLE — Boeing says Turkish Airlines finalized an order for seven extended range 777-300s worth $1.9 billion at list prices. Tuesday's order adds to an order for five 777-300ERs placed in April by Turkish Airlines, which currently operates a fleet of 65 Boeing planes.
DOT report: More flights arrived on time in May, fewer mishandled bagsJuly 9th, 2009 DOT says more flights were on time in MayWASHINGTON — U.S. airlines have cut many flights and they are getting better at staying on schedule with their remaining flights, as more trips arrived on time in May than a year earlier.
DOT report: More flights arrived on-time in April with fewer planes in the airJune 9th, 2009 US Airlines say more flights on time in AprilNEW YORK — Flights on U.S. airlines were on time more frequently in April than the month before and improved from a year earlier, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S.
A look at US airlines' on-time performance in MarchMay 12th, 2009 A look at airlines' March on-time performanceThe following are the rankings of 19 airlines' on-time performance in March, according to data provided by the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics:
Carrier On-Time Arrival Pct.
Hawaiian 91.46
Pinnacle 85.09
Southwest 83.89
Northwest 82.71
SkyWest 82.39
United 80.50
US Airways 79.57
JetBlue 79.24
American Eagle 78.44
Frontier 78.37
American 77.54
Mesa 76.07
Comair 74.35
Continental 74.21
AirTran 74.01
Delta 73.88
ExpressJet 71.72
Alaska 70.24
Atlantic Southeast 60.90
All Airlines 78.40
Airlines' March on-time performance better than year ago, but worse than February of this yearMay 12th, 2009 Airlines' on-time performance improves in MarchATLANTA — U.S. airlines' on-time performance and baggage handling improved in March compared with a year ago, but was worse than in February of this year, government data released Tuesday shows.
International Association of Machinists tries to win back mechanics at United AirlinesMay 8th, 2009 IAM aims to win United Airlines mechanics, againMINNEAPOLIS — Mechanics at United Airlines are getting a chance to switch unions for the third time since 2003. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said it began collecting cards on Friday from mechanics who want to switch.
Airlines shares climb, as investors find encouragement in manufacturing numbersMay 1st, 2009 Sector Snap: Airline shares higherNEW YORK — Airline shares headed higher in Friday midday trading, as investors focused on economic data and set aside swine-flu worries. The AMEX Airline Index rose 2 percent, with 12 of 13 component stocks up.
Legal action to be taken against defaulting airlines: PatelDecember 22nd, 2008 NEW DELHI - The government Tuesday said it would take 'all possible steps, including legal action' against airlines if they continue to default on airport service charge dues. According to the government, the airlines owe around Rs.11.01 billion (Rs.1,101 crore) to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in the airport service charge.
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