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.
EU says British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia alliance breaking antitrust rulesOctober 2nd, 2009 EU: trans-Atlantic airline alliance is illegalBRUSSELS — European Union regulators said Friday they have charged British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia with breaking antitrust rules by sharing lucrative trans-Atlantic routes. The European Commission said it sent a formal charge sheet to the three airlines last month, warning their cooperation violates rules that forbid companies striking deals that shut out rivals.
JetBlue, Lufthansa sign codeshare agreementAugust 31st, 2009 JetBlue, Lufthansa ink codeshare dealNEW YORK — JetBlue Airways and German air carrier Lufthansa have signed a codesharing agreement following the decision by Lufthansa's parent to buy a stake in JetBlue. Codesharing allows airlines to sell seats on each other's flights.
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.
EU to approve Lufthansa bid for Austrian AirlinesJuly 31st, 2009 EU to OK Lufthansa bid for Austrian AirlinesBRUSSELS — The European Union's antitrust chief says she will clear Lufthansa's bid for Austrian Airlines. EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes said Friday that EU governments and the European Commission would still have to formally approve the takeover.
Continental's CEO heir apparent discusses the ideal merger partnerJuly 21st, 2009 On the Call: Southwest President Jeff SmisekContinental Airlines Inc. was close to combining with United Airlines last year until Continental broke off talks, according to several sources close to the talks — neither airline ever confirmed the discussions.
Continental Airlines posts 2Q loss as business travel remains softJuly 21st, 2009 Continental Airlines posts 2Q lossDALLAS — Continental Airlines Inc. said Tuesday it will cut 1,700 jobs and raise fees for checking luggage after it posted a large loss for the second quarter amid falling traffic.
Some routes not covered by antitrust immunity granted to Continental and other airlinesJuly 10th, 2009 Some routes not covered by antitrust immunityFederal regulators granted Continental Airlines Inc. immunity from antitrust laws to work with nine other airlines — letting them act as a single carrier on international service.
Transportation Dept. grants Continental antitrust immunity to work closely with other airlinesJuly 10th, 2009 DOT grants antitrust immunity to ContinentalDALLAS — The Transportation Department on Friday granted Continental Airlines Inc. immunity from antitrust laws, allowing it to work closely with a group of other carriers, including United Airlines, on international service.
Airlines criticize Justice Department opposition to their bid for broad antitrust immunityJuly 7th, 2009 Airlines defend antitrust-immunity bidWASHINGTON — Continental, United and eight other airlines say the Justice Department's opposition to their bid for broad antitrust immunity was based on shortsighted analysis that ignored conditions in the airline industry. The airlines, part of an alliance that Continental plans to join this fall, want immunity to cooperate in setting prices and schedules on international service without violating U.S.
Justice Department opposes antitrust immunity for Continental to join United Airlines teamJune 30th, 2009 DOJ opposes antitrust immunity for ContinentalDALLAS — The Justice Department opposes Continental Airlines Inc.'s broad request for antitrust immunity to work more closely with United Airlines and other carriers in setting prices and schedules for international service. The department says the airlines should get more limited immunity.
Most airline shares rise as broader stock market heads higherJune 29th, 2009 Sector Snap: Most airline shares higherATLANTA — Despite a rise in oil prices, airline shares were mostly higher Monday as the broader stock market was up. The AMEX Airline Index rose three-quarters of 1 percent in afternoon trading.
Continental Airlines' bid for antitrust-immunity with United hits snag at Justice DepartmentJune 17th, 2009 New snag for Continental antitrust-immunity bidDALLAS — Continental Airlines' bid to work closely with United Airlines and others on trans-Atlantic service has hit a new snag, with the Justice Department seeking to review the plan. The Transportation Department gave preliminary approval in April to Continental's request for antitrust immunity so it could coordinate prices and schedules with United.
A look at airlines' on-time performance in April, as reported by the DOTJune 9th, 2009 A look at airlines' on-time status in AprilThe following are rankings of 19 airlines' on-time performance in April, according to data from the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics:
Carrier On-Time Arrival Pct.
Hawaiian 91.1
Pinnacle 86.2
Skywest 85.8
Alaska 84.3
Southwest 84.1
Northwest 83.1
United 80.7
Mesa 80.6
US Airways 79.9
Airtran 78.3
Frontier 77.7
Delta 76.5
American Eagle 75.7
American 74.4
Expressjet 72.8
JetBlue 72.7
Continental 72.0
Atlantic Southeast 69.4
Comair 68.6
All Airlines 79.1
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