Passengers face tough time as Jet pilots protest continuesSeptember 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Passengers are having a harrowing time as Jet Airways has canceled flights for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday. The pilots of the airlines are on strike under the banner of NAG (National Aviators Guild), to press for their demands.
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 don't move much, despite jump in oil prices back above $71 a barrelSeptember 8th, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines shrug off oil price jumpMINNEAPOLIS — Airline investors didn't seem to mind that oil prices jumped on Tuesday. Airline shares have often moved opposite of oil prices, since jet fuel is one of an airline's biggest expenses.
Numbers for 3 troubled airlinesAugust 26th, 2009 Numbers for 3 troubled airlinesUS Airways, United Airlines and American Airlines are seen as the major carriers most at risk of a cash crisis, even possible bankruptcy, by early next year. Some analysts predict they will have less cash for their size than US Airways, Delta and Northwest did when they filed for bankruptcy protection in 2004-05.
Etihad, American Airlines sign code-sharing pactAugust 19th, 2009 ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) national carrier Etihad Airways has signed a code sharing agreement with the American Airlines that will benefit travellers from the region, WAM news agency reported Wednesday. The new agreement will come into effect this week.
Several airline shares fall as oil prices climb slightlyAugust 10th, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines fall as oil prices riseMINNEAPOLIS —Most airlines' shares fell slightly on Monday as oil prices rose. The Amex Airline Index was down 1.5 percent, with nearly all of its U.S.
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.
Republic Airways parent completes acquisition of Midwest Airlines for $31M in cash and debtJuly 31st, 2009 Republic Airways parent closes purchase of MidwestMILWAUKEE — Republic Airways Holdings says it has completed its acquisition of privately held Midwest Airlines for $31 million in cash and debt. Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings is a regional carrier that currently flies under contract for other airlines.
Private air operators to suspend operation on August 18July 31st, 2009 MUMBAI - The country's private airlines on Friday joined hands to demand a bailout from the Government and announced they would suspend their operation on August 18. The Secretary General of The Federation of Indian airlines Anil Baijal announced the decision, after the meeting which was attended by the representatives of Kingfisher, Jet Airways, Spice et and Indigo Airlines,
Addressing a joint press conference Vijay Mallya of Kingfisher Airlines and Naresh Goyal of the Jet Airways said the tickets booked for August 18 would be refunded.
Judge approves Republic Airways plan to buy Frontier Airlines; Aug. 10 deadline for other bidsJuly 13th, 2009 Judge approves Republic plan to buy FrontierNEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge on Monday approved a plan by Republic Airways Holdings to buy Frontier Airlines for $108.8 million, although other bidders could still come forward. Denver-based Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc.
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.
Cathay Pacific named World's best airlineApril 6th, 2009 SYDNEY - Cathay Pacific has been honoured with the title of the world's best airline at the annual Skytrax awards. The Hong Kong based airline has beaten world's most renowned passenger aircrafts to grab the top position for the third time in the last 10 years.
Malaysia Airlines signs code-sharing pact with Jet AirwaysFebruary 17th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Wednesday signed a code-sharing agreement with Jet Airways and plans to seal a deal with it for a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) joint venture in Hyderabad, India, by February end, its chief executive officer Idris Jala said here. The airline, which is also Malaysia's national carrier, was hopeful that India's Jet Airways would become its anchor tenant, Jala said after signing the code-sharing agreement with the Indian airline.
Fare cut unlikely on international routes: Jet AirwaysJanuary 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's leading private carrier Jet Airways, which cut domestic fares by up to 40 percent last week, said it has no plans to slash fares on international routes. 'We don't have any proposal right now to cut fares on our international routes,' Jet Airways spokesman A.K.
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