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.
United Airlines offers $249 fee for travelers to check 2 bags every time they fly for a yearOctober 5th, 2009 United tries $249 fee to check bags for a yearCHICAGO — United Airlines put a new twist on baggage fees Monday, introducing a sort of all-you-can-carry fee for luggage. The airline said travelers could pay $249 for the right to check two bags every time they fly United or United Express for a year.
British Airways launches business-class-only flights between London and New YorkSeptember 30th, 2009 British Airways launches luxury London-NY flightsLONDON — British Airways is launching its pricey new business class service between London and New York. The first flight takes off at 12:50 p.m.
Airline baggage fees on international flightsSeptember 30th, 2009 Airline baggage fees on international flightsThe big U.S. airlines are charging baggage fees on some international flights, generally coach tickets between Europe and the U.S.
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.
Frontier raises baggage fees, reduces some change feesSeptember 4th, 2009 Frontier raises baggage feesDENVER — Frontier Airlines said on Friday it was raising baggage fees and reducing a fee to change tickets. The Denver-based airline said it would begin charging $20 for the first checked bag and $30 for the second, up from $15 and $25.
Hawaiian Airlines to impose first checked bag feeSeptember 2nd, 2009 Airline to impose first checked bag feeHONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines says it will join its competitors in charging a fee for the first checked bag on interisland flights. Hawaiian announced Wednesday that the $10 fee will go into effect Sept.
Airlines up as oil falls again on government report showing rising crude suppliesAugust 26th, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines up as oil falls againNEW YORK — Airlines were in the green again Wednesday, as oil prices continued to slip on government data showing that the nation's crude supplies are up — a signal that demand hasn't come back. Benchmark crude for October delivery fell 70 cents to $71.35 a barrel in trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
American Airlines joins other carriers in raising fees for checking luggageJuly 24th, 2009 American Airlines raises checked-bag feeFORT WORTH, Texas — It's going to cost you more to check bags on an American Airlines flight. American said Friday that checking the first bag will cost $20, up from $15, and a second bag will cost $30, up from $25.
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 Airways chief says airline industry needs to get smaller to get profitable, improve serviceJune 10th, 2009 US Airways CEO calls for more consolidationNEW YORK — US Airways Group Inc. Chief Executive Doug Parker said Wednesday the airline industry needs to get much smaller to stay viable, and consolidation is one of the keys to bringing the sector back to profitability.
South African Airways to add six flights for IPLMay 11th, 2009 KOLKATA - South African Airways (SAA) will operate six additional flights between India and South Africa on account of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the company said Monday. 'These additional flights will be deployed on this route between May 18 and 26 to meet the rush for the semi finals and final IPL matches,' the company said.
Court fines airline Rs.20,000 for lost baggageApril 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A Delhi consumer court held an international airline guilty of deficiency in services and asked it to pay Rs.20,000 as compensation to a customer for losing his bags. The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Thursday held Kuwait Airways guilty of causing mental tension and discomfort to Moti Lal Saini.
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.
Flights cancelled for fog fears, low passenger loadDecember 30th, 2008 NEW DELHI - At least 10 early morning flights were cancelled Wednesday due to low passenger load and anticipation of fog, but flight operations otherwise remained normal, said an airport official. Flights cancelled included those of Jet Airways and its low-cost carrier, Jetlite, besides IndiGo and GoAir.
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