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.
6 injured in collision on I-75 near Tampa among 15 vehicles, including church charter busSeptember 30th, 2009 6 hurt in multi-vehicle collision near TampaTAMPA, Fla. — Authorities say a crash involving 15 vehicles including a charter bus injured six people on Interstate 75 near Tampa, Fla.
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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Smoke aboard Southwest flight from Orlando, Fla., to Denver, forces emergency landing in TampaSeptember 7th, 2009 Smoke on Southwest flight forces landing in TampaTAMPA, Fla. — An official says smoke aboard a Southwest Airlines flight forced the pilot to make an emergency landing in Tampa, Fla.
Southwest flight from Orlando to Denver makes emergency landing in Tampa; all aboard safeSeptember 7th, 2009 Southwest flight makes emergency landing in TampaTAMPA, Fla. — An airline spokesman says an indicator light that warned of possible smoke aboard a Southwest Airlines flight forced the pilot to make an emergency landing in Tampa, Fla.
Continental Airlines adds $50 fee for second checked bag for some on international flightsAugust 27th, 2009 Continental adds bag fee on international flightsHOUSTON — Continental Airlines Inc. said Wednesday it will charge some coach passengers on international flights $50 to check a second bag, joining several other carriers in imposing the fee.
Continental Airlines to join Star Alliance, which includes United Airlines and LufthansaAugust 17th, 2009 Continental to join Star Alliance on Oct. 27HOUSTON — Continental Airlines said Monday that it will officially join the Star Alliance that includes United Airlines and Lufthansa on Oct.
Continental Airlines to give refunds, vouchers to fliers stuck on tarmac in MinnesotaAugust 10th, 2009 Continental offers refunds to stranded fliersMINNEAPOLIS —Continental Airlines is apologizing to passengers who were stuck on the tarmac for six hours when a Houston-to-Minneapolis flight was diverted because of bad weather. Continental says the incident was "completely unacceptable." The airline is also offering refunds and vouchers.
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.
Ailing Austrian Airlines to cut 1,000 jobs by mid-2010 to boost competitivenessJuly 2nd, 2009 Austrian Airlines to cut 1,000 jobsVIENNA — Austrian Airlines, the ailing carrier due to be taken over by Germany's Lufthansa AG, said Thursday it will cut about 1,000 jobs by mid-2010 as part of an effort to boost its competitiveness. In a statement, the airline said the downsizing would happen in stages and include layoffs.
Captain on Continental Airlines flight dies during flight, says person familiar with situationJune 18th, 2009 Pilot dies aboard Continental flight to NewarkDALLAS — A captain on a Continental Airlines flight has died during the flight, says a person familiar with the situation. WCBS-TV in New York says the pilot died on a flight from Brussels and the plane was expected to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Continental Airlines apologizes for sending 10-year-old girl to Newark instead of ClevelandJune 16th, 2009 Airline sends Cleveland-bound girl, 10, to NewarkBOSTON — Continental Airlines is apologizing for sending a 10-year-old Massachusetts girl flying alone to New Jersey instead of Ohio. Jonathan Kamens said he brought his daughter, Miriam, to Logan International Airport in Boston on Sunday.
Airlines shares rise as investors see value, JPMorgan raises Continental to 'Overweight'June 2nd, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines gainNEW YORK — Airline shares headed higher for a second day on Tuesday as investors scooped up shares beaten down in recent weeks, and set aside reports of lower traffic in May. The AMEX Airline Index rose 5.7 percent, with all 13 component stocks higher.
Continental to temporarily reducing Mexico service as demand dropsMay 1st, 2009 Continental to temporarily cut Mexico capacityHOUSTON — Continental Airlines says it will temporarily cut the number of flights to Mexico or use smaller planes due to recent lower demand. The company said Thursday it will cut capacity to Mexico by 50 percent starting Monday and will cut departures by about 40 percent.
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