Live Nation extends Wednesday ticket discounts to its clubsOctober 7th, 2009 Live Nation extends discounts to clubsLOS ANGELES — Concert promoter Live Nation Inc. is extending its discount Wednesdays program to include general admission tickets at its clubs this week, as a successful summer of concerts at its larger amphitheaters winds down.
Dressed to the nines? Rare date of 09/09/09 brings discounts, and doomsday theoriesSeptember 8th, 2009 Dressed to the nines? 09/09/09 inspires good timesSAN FRANCISCO — It is a day to get dressed to the nines, listen to the Beatles, get married and to ponder whether this is the end of the world as we know it. Sept. 9, 2009 — or 9/9/09 — is inspiring a number of events Wednesday: discounts on weddings, impassioned doomsday predictions and the release of the Beatles' whole, re-mastered catalog and a Fab Four-themed videogame.
Bombardier axes jet orders from Italian airlineAugust 11th, 2009 Bombardier cancels Italian jet orderTORONTO — Bombardier Aerospace has canceled an order from Italy's My Air for 15 of its CRJ1000 aircraft because the carrier faces uncertainty. My Air initially ordered 19 of Bombardier's CRJ900 regional jets in 2006, and four were delivered.
Correction: Story on how to trade airline milesJuly 27th, 2009 Correction: Story on how to trade airline milesIn a July 22 story about how to trade airline frequent-flier miles, The Associated Press reported erroneously LoyaltyMiles.com's policy on trading frequent-flier miles in one airline for those in another. LoyaltyMatch does not allow people to trade frequent-flier miles from one airline for miles in another.
How to trade frequent-flier milesJuly 22nd, 2009 How to trade frequent-flier milesWeb sites including Points.com and LoyaltyMatch.com let people trade frequent-flier miles from one airline for miles in another. The miles can also be traded for hotel-reward points, merchandise or cash.
Vietnam Airlines, Philippines' Cebu Pacific order total of 21 jets in Airbus A320 familyJune 16th, 2009 Vietnam Airlines orders 16 Airbus A320 jetsLE BOURGET, France — Airbus announced two firm orders from Vietnam Airlines and Philippines low-cost airline Cebu Pacific worth $1.8 billion on Tuesday, giving the European airline a boost at the Paris Air Show, which is overshadowed by recession and a slumping industry. Airbus said Vietnam Airlines has ordered 16 Airbus A321 single-aisle jets worth $1.4 billion and pledged to buy two more A350-XWB planes.
Mexico grounds Aviacsa airline for 60 days, deeming 25 planes unsafeJune 3rd, 2009 Mexico grounds airline, deeming planes unsafeMEXICO CITY — Mexico has temporarily grounded Aviacsa airline after officials reported irregularities in the maintenance of 25 planes. The Transportation and Communications Department said the low-cost airline has 60 days to fix the problems.
It's raining discounts on poll day in DelhiMay 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Radhika Sharma, a 19-year-old student has two reasons to rejoice Thursday. One, she has cast her vote for the first time and second, her inked index finger is all she needs to avail 'democracy discounts' being offered by various retail chains, cinema halls and restaurants in the national capital.
Irish airline issues profit warning, will share up management in bid to stem lossesApril 28th, 2009 Irish airline Aer Lingus issues profit warningDUBLIN — Irish airline Aer Lingus issued a profit warning Tuesday, telling shareholders that its losses this year will be worse than previously forecast and setting the stage for a likely new round of job cuts. In a statement to the Irish Stock Exchange, Aer Lingus said it was shaking up its senior management structure immediately.
Air Arabia offers special fares for Indian passengersApril 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sharjah-based budget airline Air Arabia Monday announced lucrative packages for its Indian passengers to travel to Greece, Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf region this summer. Apart from the new competitive return fare of Rs.10,973 between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the airline is also offering discounts for its Indian passengers on their hotel stay in the Gulf country and other perks like car assistance, free baggage up to 30 kg and sightseeing tours.
Air Canada CEO quits as airline faces bankruptcyMarch 31st, 2009 TORONTO - Air Canada president and CEO Montie Brewer suddenly resigned Monday as the world's 11th largest airline struggles with a deepening financial crisis. Calin Rovinescu, a lawyer by profession, was appointed as the new president and CEO by the Montreal-based airline.
Regulator to discuss cartelisation with airline operatorsMarch 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the country's aviation sector regulator, will meet airline operators to discuss the cartelisation issue, it said Friday. 'We are meeting again to discuss the issue concerning reported cartelisation among airline operators,' DGCA director general Naseem Zaidi told reporters on the sidelines of a business meet.
Jet Airways group CEO resignsFebruary 17th, 2009 MUMBAI - Jet Airways group chief executive Ravi Chaturvedi has put in his papers citing personal reasons. His resignation would be effective April 1, said an airline official Wednesday.
Turkish Airlines starts daily flights from IndiaFebruary 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Turkey's flagship carrier Turkish Airlines will start daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Istanbul from Monday, a top official said here. At present, the airline operates four weekly flights from Mumbai and three from New Delhi to Istanbul.
Air Canada to axe 345 flight attendantsJanuary 24th, 2009 TORONTO - Air Canada, the world's eleventh largest airline, is laying off 345 more flight attendants to cut its operating losses. According to reports here, the retrenchment will come into force in March, making one less flight attendant available on flights to and from Europe.
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