Frontier Airlines leaves Chapter 11 protection, but still faces stiff competition in DenverOctober 1st, 2009 Frontier Airlines emerges from bankruptcyFrontier Airlines emerged from bankruptcy protection on Thursday, under new ownership but still facing a tough competitive situation at its Denver base. Frontier is now a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings Inc., which beat out a bid from Southwest Airlines Co.
Bankruptcy judge approves Frontier Airlines reorganization plan, will emerge around Oct. 1September 10th, 2009 Frontier Airlines wins approval of bankruptcy planDENVER — A bankruptcy judge has confirmed the plan of reorganization for Frontier Airlines, moving the Denver-based carrier a step closer to emerging from Chapter 11 protection. Frontier says it resolved the few objections to its reorganization plan before winning approval from the judge in New York on Thursday.
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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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.
Frontier Airlines aims to emerge from bankruptcy as early as Sept. 17August 14th, 2009 Frontier aims to emerge from bankruptcy next monthDENVER — The wild animals on the tails of Frontier Airlines planes aren't going away, and for now, neither are most of their employees. Republic won an auction to buy Frontier out of bankruptcy Thursday as the underdog with a $108.8 million bid that had been sweetened to offer creditors other than Republic about 18 cents on the dollar.
Bankruptcy auction Thursday as Southwest Airlines seeks to buy Frontier AirlinesAugust 13th, 2009 Southwest seeks to buy Frontier, auction ThursdayDALLAS — Southwest Airlines is getting its chance to take over bankrupt Frontier Airlines. A bankruptcy court auction was scheduled Thursday.
Southwest Airlines makes a firm bid to buy Frontier Airlines out of bankruptcy protectionAugust 10th, 2009 Southwest bids on Frontier AirlinesSouthwest Airlines is making a firm bid to buy Frontier Airlines out of bankruptcy protection. That sets up a Tuesday auction with regional airline operator Republic Airways Holdings Inc.
Delta Air Lines reaches deal to provide maintenance support to Hawaiian Airlines planesJuly 29th, 2009 Delta, Hawaiian Airlines reach maintenance pactATLANTA — Delta Air Lines Inc.'s maintenance unit has reached an agreement for servicing Hawaiian Airlines planes, a deal that could be worth as much as $500 million. Atlanta-based Delta said Wednesday that the Delta TechOps memorandum of understanding with Honolulu-based Hawaiian Airlines includes support for Hawaiian's new Airbus 330-200 fleet and an extension of an existing support agreement for Hawaiian's Boeing 767 fleet.
Frontier Airlines parent, which is operating under bankruptcy protection, reports 2Q profitJuly 28th, 2009 Frontier reports 2Q profit of $12.6MDENVER — The parent of Frontier Airlines, which is operating under bankruptcy protection and plans to be absorbed by Republic Airways Holdings, said it recorded a $12.6 million net profit for the second quarter, compared with a year-ago-loss of $57.7 million. That came despite quarterly revenue falling more than 23 percent to $275.6 million, compared with $360.5 million a year earlier.
In 2nd vote, Boston Globe editors, reporters accept wage and benefit concessionsJuly 21st, 2009 In 2nd vote, Boston Globe union accepts wage cutsBOSTON — After rejecting an earlier offer, The Boston Globe's largest union has voted overwhelmingly to approve a new contract that would give the financially struggling newspaper $10 million in concessions. The newspaper reported that the Boston Newspaper Guild voted 366-179 to accept the deal that was hammered out after the union narrowly voted down a similar package last month.
Boston Globe's largest union set to vote for 2nd time on contract with deep wage, benefit cutsJuly 19th, 2009 Boston Globe union to vote again on new contractBOSTON — Members of The Boston Globe's largest labor union will decide this week whether to accept a new contract that makes deep cuts to wages and benefits. Monday's vote will be the second in two months for the Boston Newspaper Guild, which narrowly rejected a similar deal in June.
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.
Denver's Frontier Airlines reports $1.1 million May profit amid bankruptcy protectionJune 25th, 2009 Frontier Airlines reports $1.1 million May profitDENVER — Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. says it had a net profit of $1.1 million in May, marking the seventh straight month the company has reported gains.
Biggest Boston Globe union plans vote Monday on $10M in annual cuts to avoid newspaper closureJune 7th, 2009 Boston Globe union to vote on pay, benefit cutsBOSTON — The Boston Globe's largest employees union faces an important contract vote. The newspaper's parent company, the New York Times Co., said in April it needed $20 million in annual concessions from Globe unions — half of that from the Boston Newspaper Guild — to avoid shutting down the 137-year-old newspaper.
Frontier Airlines seeks to extend bankruptcy plan deadline; says on track to emerge this yearMay 9th, 2009 Frontier seeks to extend bankruptcy plan deadlineNEW YORK — Frontier Airlines is asking for more time to propose its bankruptcy reorganization plan. The Denver-based airline currently has until June 4 to propose a plan before creditors would be allowed to propose their own.