Airlines on-time more in August; Southwest, Continental, US Airways, United above averageOctober 6th, 2009 Airlines improve on-time arrivals in AugustMINNEAPOLIS — Arriving on-time was just a little bit easier for airline passenger traveling in August. The Transportation Department said on Tuesday that 79.7 percent of flights arrived on time in August.
A look at the debt picture for the 5 largest US airlinesSeptember 17th, 2009 A look at airlines' debt pictureAMR CORP, parent of American Airlines:
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of June 30 (includes principal amount of airport facility tax-exempt bonds and present value of aircraft operating lease obligations): $14.2 billion
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES INC.:
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of June 30: $4.96 billion
DELTA AIR LINES INC:
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of June 30: $14.8 billion
UAL CORP., parent of United Airlines:
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of June 30: $6.8 billion
US AIRWAYS GROUP INC.:
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of June 30 (net of current maturities): $4.07 billion
———Sources: SEC filings. Figures may not offer straight comparisons depending on how airlines report them.
Airlines July on-time arrival ratings improve, with Southwest tops among big carriersSeptember 8th, 2009 Airlines improve on-time arrival ratings in JulyMINNEAPOLIS — Airline passengers got to their destination on time a little more often in July. The Transportation Department said on Tuesday that 77.6 percent of airline flights arrived on time, up from 75.7 percent during the same month last year.
47 passengers spend 'nightmare' 6 hours stuck on airport tarmac; Continental apologizesAugust 10th, 2009 47 spend 'nightmare' 6 hours in grounded planeMINNEAPOLIS —Forty-seven passengers were forced to sit in a cramped, smelly plane on an airport tarmac for six hours after their flight was diverted because of bad weather. The Friday night Continental Express flight from Houston to Minneapolis scheduled to take just 2½ hours, but the plane was diverted to Rochester airport because of stormy weather and landed around midnight.
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.
Northwest Airlines flight forced to return to Calif. airport after engine problemJuly 10th, 2009 Jet returns to Calif. airport with engine problemSAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco International Airport officials say a Northwest Airlines jet carrying 194 passengers suffered an engine problem after takeoff, forcing it to return to the airport.
Computer problems cause delays of United Airlines flights at Chicago's O'Hare airportJuly 2nd, 2009 Computer problems delay United flights at O'HareCHICAGO — A computer problem grounded all United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport Thursday, causing long delays and lines for travelers headed out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The outage involved all of United's computers at O'Hare, forcing many delays and some cancellations, said airline spokeswoman Robin Urbanski.
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.
US plane with bathroom fire lands safely after being diverted to Canadian airportJune 10th, 2009 US plane with bathroom fire diverts to HalifaxWASHINGTON — An American Airlines Boeing 767-300 en route from New York City to Europe was diverted Tuesday to a Canadian airport after a fire was reported in a bathroom. Officials for the airline and the Federal Aviation Administration said Flight 64 landed safely at 7:15 p.m.
Kingfisher, Indigo to shift to new terminal from SundayApril 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Kingfisher Airlines, its low-cost carrier Kingfisher Red and Indigo Airlines will operate from the new domestic terminal (1D) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here from April 19, the airport developer announced Friday. Jet Airways and its low-cost carrier JetLite, as well as SpiceJet will begin operating from the new terminal later this month.
Indian Airlines asked to compensate passenger for injuriesApril 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A consumer rights panel has criticised Indian Airlines for not providing proper medical aid and transportation facilities at the airport and directed the airlines to compensate Rs.25,000 to a passenger who injured his hand while in the airport bus. The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission headed by Justice J.D.
1.2 million bags lost forever by airlines last yearMarch 18th, 2009 LONDON - Airlines worldwide lost 1.2 million bags last year - one for every 2,000 passengers - but continue to fob off victims with low compensation, the Air Transport Users Council (AUC) said Tuesday. The 1.2 million bags that were never seen again by their owners were among 42 million that were 'mishandled' in 2007, compared with 34 million in 2006 and 30 million in 2005.
Airlines asked to collect development fee while issuing ticketsMarch 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government Monday asked all airlines flying out of Delhi to collect development fee from the passengers while issuing air tickets, and not when they are checking in at the airport. 'The development fee should then be remitted to DIAL (Delhi International Airport Ltd, the developer of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport) in line with the system procedure,' a statement issued by the civil aviation ministry said.
New departure terminal at Delhi airport opens ThursdayFebruary 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel will Thursday inaugurate a new departure terminal at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here which will be able to handle all outbound domestic passengers, an official said. However, the terminal, 1D, set up at an investment of Rs.5 billion (Rs.500 crore), will be opened for passengers only by March-end, said the official of the Delhi International Airport Ltd, which runs the IGI Airport.
Delhi airport to have new departure terminal soonFebruary 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A new departure terminal at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, which will be able to handle all outbound domestic passengers, will be operational by March-end, officials said. The new terminal, 1D, set up at an investment of Rs.5 billion (Rs.500 crore), will be inaugurated Thursday, but will be opened for passengers only by March-end, said an official of Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which runs the IGI Airport.
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