JetBlue launching direct service from New York to St. LuciaSeptember 21st, 2009 JetBlue launching direct service JFK-St. LuciaNEW YORK — JetBlue will launch direct service to St.
Fire seen near engine on JetBlue flight from Orlando to Nassau after safe landing; no injuriesSeptember 3rd, 2009 Fire seen on JetBlue flight after it lands safelyORLANDO, Fla. — Authorities say fire was seen on a JetBlue flight from Orlando after it landed safely in the Bahamas.
Soon to be under the same fold, Frontier Airlines and Midwest Airlines begin codeshare dealSeptember 2nd, 2009 Soon-to-be sister carriers start codeshare dealDENVER — Frontier Airlines and Midwest Airlines, soon to be under the same fold, began a codeshare agreement on Wednesday. Codesharing allows airlines to sell seats on each other's flights.
European Commission approves German airline Lufthansa's takeover of Austrian AirlinesAugust 28th, 2009 EU clears Lufthansa's Austrian Airlines takeoverFRANKFURT — German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Friday the European Commission has approved its takeover of Austrian Airlines Group, allowing it start integrating the company in September. Cologne-based Lufthansa is taking over about 42 percent of the shares of Austrian Airlines owned by the government for about €336,000 ($480,000), according to the European Commission.
JetBlue says it will waive fees for travelers affected by Hurricane BillAugust 19th, 2009 JetBlue drops fees for those affected by hurricaneNEW YORK — JetBlue Airways said Wednesday it will waive ticket-change fees and fare differences to let customers booked for flights to or from Bermuda to postpone their trip due to the approach of Hurricane Bill. JetBlue operates daily flights to Bermuda from Boston and New York.
JetBlue offers 'all-you-can-fly' pass for $599, with travel Sept. 8 to Oct. 8August 12th, 2009 JetBlue offers 'all-you-can-fly' pass for $599NEW YORK — JetBlue Airways Corp. is offering an "all-you-can-fly" pass where passengers can book an unlimited amount of flights over a month for $599.
Lufthansa group July passenger levels rise 12 percent, helped by BMI, rising demandAugust 11th, 2009 Lufthansa's July passenger numbers up 12 pctFRANKFURT — Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Tuesday that its group passenger numbers increased by 12 percent on the year in July, helped by small increases in demand in Europe and Asia and the consolidation of British carrier BMI. Cologne-based Lufthansa said the group, which also includes Swiss International Airlines, transported 7.2 million passengers last month — up from 6.4 million a year earlier, a figure that was weighed down by strikes.
German airline Lufthansa 2Q net profit falls 88 percent to €40 millionJuly 30th, 2009 Lufthansa 2Q net pft falls 88 pct to €40 millionFRANKFURT — Airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Thursday its second quarter profit fell 88 percent on a slump in sales — especially of lucrative first- and business-class seats — due to the global recession. The Cologne-based airline, Europe's largest by sales, earned €40 million ($56 million) in the April-June period compared with €337 million a year ago.
EU says Lufthansa is not allaying antitrust concerns on Austrian Airlines takeoverJuly 10th, 2009 EU warns Lufthansa on Austrian takeoverBRUSSELS — European Union regulators charged Friday that Lufthansa AG has not done enough to allay antitrust concerns over its bid for Austrian Airlines and they are now unlikely to approve it by the end of the month. Lufthansa has the right to pull out of the takeover if EU approval doesn't come through by July 31.
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.
German airline Lufthansa's May traffic falls 4.4 percent to 6 million passengersJune 10th, 2009 Lufthansa May traffic falls 4.4 pct to 6 millionFRANKFURT — German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Wednesday the company's group passenger levels in May fell 4.4 percent to 6 million people, as the global recession cut into demand. The Cologne-based company saw 6.3 million passengers in May 2008.
JetBlue will raise corporate funds by selling 20 million shares and $150M in debenturesJune 2nd, 2009 JetBlue says it will sell new stock and debenturesNEW YORK — JetBlue Airways Corp. says it plans to raise funds by selling 20 million new shares and $150 million in convertible debentures.
German airline Lufthansa reports first quarter net loss of euro256 millionApril 29th, 2009 Lufthansa 1Q net loss euro256 millionFRANKFURT — German airline Lufthansa reported a first quarter net loss of euro256 million ($339.6 million) Wednesday, as the economic crisis cut into global travel and freight volumes. Cologne-based Deutsche Lufthansa AG's loss for the January-March period compares with a net profit of euro44 million in the first quarter of 2008.
German airline Lufthansa reiterates it's prepared for difficult market, sector consolidationApril 24th, 2009 Lufthansa says it's prepared for difficult marketFRANKFURT — Airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Friday it expects the current difficult operating environment to continue in 2009, but that it was well prepared for the economic turbulence and the expected consolidation in the airline industry. At the company's annual general meeting, Cologne-based Lufthansa, Germany's largest airline, reiterated the extent and duration of the current economic crisis can't be forecast.
JetBlue to adds Boston-to-Baltimore flights in September, challenging move by rival SouthwestApril 23rd, 2009 JetBlue to launch Boston-to-Baltimore flightsNEW YORK — JetBlue Airways Corp. said Thursday it will launch four daily nonstop flights from Boston to Baltimore in June, following a similar move earlier this month by rival Southwest Airlines Co.
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