Airline Industry Information articles from June 2004

Airline Industry Information archives from June 2004

NTSB makes suggestion for Airbus A300-600 modification.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has suggested that Airbus modifies its A300-600 aircraft in order to limit rudder movements. The NTSB has urged the US...

SAS employees end strike at Copenhagen airport.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Employees of the Scandinavian airline SAS have reportedly returned to work at Denmark's Copenhagen airport and flights have resumed. A work stoppage on Monday (31 May)...

Architect of collapsed Paris terminal was subject of fraud probe.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The architect of the collapsed airport terminal at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport was reportedly the subject of a fraud probe over his role in a project in China. A...

BMA calls for action to safeguard air passenger health.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The British Medical Association (BMA) has reportedly called for action to safeguard the health of air passengers. The BMA Board of Science and Education said in a report...

Australian air traffic controllers in Iraq to hand over control of civil operations.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australian air traffic controllers at Baghdad International Airport are handing over control of civil air operations to Iraqi staff today (1 June). Since May 2003 nearly...

Airlines at Hong Kong airport permitted to levy passenger surcharge.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airlines operating flights into and out of Hong Kong have reportedly been given permission to levy surcharges on passengers. According to a Civil Aviation Department...

Defence witness in Air India trial denies conversation.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The first major defence witness in the Air India trial has reportedly denied holding an incriminating conversation with a Sikh extremist accused of the 1985 bombing. ...

SAS Braathens offers cheaper round-trip tickets - report.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Travellers may reportedly save money by buying a round-trip ticket at the Norwegian airline SAS Braathens, part of the SAS Group, even if they are only planning to travel one...

China Eastern Airlines considers purchasing aircraft.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD China Eastern Airlines is reportedly considering purchasing Boeing's new 7E7 Dreamliner aircraft. The Shanghai-based airline is also considering purchasing Airbus...

Italian Labour Minister says delayed rescue plan would force Alitalia out of business.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Italy's Labour Minister has stated that waiting three months for a rescue plan for Italian carrier Alitalia would force the airline out of business. In a statement quoted...

Singapore Airlines imposes new fuel surcharge.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Singapore Airlines is to impose a fuel surcharge on all of its routes due to rising oil prices. The airline will reportedly impose a fuel surcharge of USD5 per flight on...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The USO and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport opened a new USO centre yesterday (31 May) on Memorial Day. The 2,900-square-foot facility is located in Terminal B and...

NEW SERVICES.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian low-fare airline CanJet is to expand its services to Florida with the addition of a new nonstop flight between Halifax, Nova Scotia and Orlando, Florida. The carrier...

America West Airlines introduces new flights.
June 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD America West Airlines has introduced a number of new services for the summer travel season. The airline has launched two daily nonstop transcontinental flights between Los...

Australian former baggage handler charged with publishing terrorism-inciting documents.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A former baggage handler for Australian carrier Qantas Airways has reportedly been charged with publishing terrorism-inciting documents on the Internet. The 34-year-old...

Air New Zealand to purchase Boeing aircraft.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air New Zealand has reportedly announced plans to purchase ten new aircraft from Boeing. The airline is expected to acquire eight new Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft and two of...

Romanian woman sentenced to one-year prison term for drug smuggling.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Romanian woman has been sentenced to one year's imprisonment for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the Netherlands. The 27-year-old was detained at Suriname's...

Finnair flight delayed due to wing damage.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish airline Finnair's flight AY006 from New York to Helsinki reportedly landed almost 24 hours late on Wednesday morning (2 June). The aircraft was reportedly...

Ryanair plans to enter Swedish domestic market - report.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Irish low-cost airline Ryanair reportedly has plans to start domestic flights in Sweden, and will negotiate with the aviation administration on possible destinations. A...

American Airlines and Boeing settle fines with FAA.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines and Boeing have reportedly agreed to pay more than USD3.3m in fines for violating federal aviation regulations. The US Federal Aviation Administration...

Avianca selects Sinergy to take over operations.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Colombian carrier Avianca has reportedly selected Brazilian conglomerate Grupo Sinergy to take over its operations. The carrier - which filed for bankruptcy protection in...

Bombardier considers constructing 110-seat aircraft.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier is expected to reach a decision early next year on whether to build a new 110-seat aircraft. The company currently makes 50-, 70-...

Passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson airport experience long waits.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Travellers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport experienced long waits yesterday (1 June). The airport has reportedly warned for months that it could not...

Indonesian airlines raise fares due to increasing fuel costs.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Indonesian airlines are reportedly introducing a new levy in order to compensate for increasing jet fuel costs. Garuda Indonesia has applied new fares for selected...

Ukraine lifts sanctions imposed on Lufthansa.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ukrainian air transport authorities have reportedly lifted sanctions imposed against German carrier Lufthansa. Ukraine suspended the carrier's flights between Munich,...

AirTran Airways forms agreement with Rolls-Royce.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways has formed an agreement with Rolls-Royce for BR715 engines to power its six new Boeing 717-200 aircraft. The carrier has placed firm orders for two new...

DCA asks Air Malta to carry out simulation of aircraft striking pylon.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Malta's Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has reportedly asked Air Malta to carry out a simulation of an incident which took place earlier this year. The airline will...

Ethiopian Airlines forms agreement with Sabre Airline Solutions.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement with Sabre Airline Solutions for its Sabre AirFlite Schedule Manager. The solution will reportedly help the airline develop a...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Gol, a Brazilian budget carrier, is reportedly planning to make an initial public offering (IPO). The airline is expected to make the IPO on the New York Stock Exchange on 24...

Concourse evacuated at Indianapolis airport.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A concourse was evacuated at Indianapolis International Airport on Monday (31 May) after a knife was discovered on board an aircraft. Passengers on the Southwest Airlines...

Greek government plans fresh privatisation attempt for Olympic Airlines.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Greek government is planning to make a fresh attempt to privatise national flag carrier Olympic Airlines. The government is expected to attempt the new privatisation...

Thunderstorm affects flights in Dallas.
June 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Flights were halted at both Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field late Tuesday (1 June) due to thunderstorms across Texas. All flights at the...

ATC computer failure grounds thousands of passengers in UK.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An ATC computer failure at West Drayton, UK has forced the suspension of flights across the UK, leaving thousands of passengers grounded. The computer failure, which...

American Airlines flight rescreened in Philadelphia due to telephone threat.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An American Airlines flight preparing to take off from Philadelphia for Boston was rescreened yesterday (2 June) after a caller reported "an item" on board the flight. ...

Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport to continue with planned expansion.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport is to continue with its planned expansion despite the collapse of part of the roof in terminal 2E. On 23 May 2004 the roof on the new...

Bomb squad called to Indonesian airport.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A bomb squad was called to Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Indonesia on Tuesday (1 June) due to suspect packages. Airport staff reportedly feared that three packages...

Delta Connection to expand summer schedule.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Connection is scheduled to launch additional flights for the summer travel period. Comair, a Delta Connection carrier, will reportedly add one additional daily round...

Alitalia awards services contract to Delta Air Lines.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Italian carrier Alitalia has awarded a multi-year airport services contract to its SkyTeam alliance partner, Delta Air Lines. Under the agreement, Delta Air Lines' Airport...

Computer glitch causes delays to air traffic across Britain.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A computer glitch at the main air traffic control centre in Britain temporarily grounded all aircraft today (3 June). The National Air Traffic Service (Nats) said its...

Finnair flight from London delayed by computer problems.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish airline Finnair Plc reportedly said on Thursday (3 June) that its 0800 flight from London to Helsinki was not able to take off as scheduled due to computer problems in...

Greek employees launch strike action delaying flights.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A number of Greek government and private sector employees launched 24-hour strike action today (3 June) causing flight cancellations. The workers on short-term contracts...

Swiss drops attempt to join OneWorld alliance.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swiss International Air Lines is reportedly dropping its attempt to enter the OneWorld alliance. British Airways - which heads the alliance along with American Airlines -...

Homeland Security Secretary gives assurances on improving airport security.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge has given his assurances that the US government will do a better job of protecting airports from terrorists. Ridge was...

Drugs seized at Simon Bolivar International Airport.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Authorities at Venezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport have seized 23.7 kilograms of heroin and 48 kilograms of cocaine. The seizure was made yesterday (2 June)...

Defence witness in Air India admits he's a criminal.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A major defence witness in the Air India bombing trial was reportedly forced to admit he is a criminal and that his earlier testimony left out key facts. The defence had...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SkyWest Airlines is to open a maintenance base and crew domicile in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The new facility will begin operations from 1 August 2004 and will be fully...

House lawmaker says airlines should not ask Congress for aid.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A key House lawmaker has said that US airlines should not ask Congress for major aid despite projections of big industry losses. Florida Republican and chairman of the...

High jet fuel prices expected to affect projected traffic growth.
June 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A senior official of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) has said that European air traffic growth is likely to fall below expectations if oil prices remain high. ...

All Nippon Airways plans to raise international passenger fares.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways is reportedly planning to raise international passenger fares by 5% to counter a spike in oil prices. The airline is maintaining its...

Star Alliance may add a new member.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Star Alliance may reportedly expand its membership to 16 airlines tomorrow (5 June). The alliance's 15 member airlines are scheduled to meet on Saturday in Singapore...

Continental Airlines plans fare increase.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines is planning to again raise its fares in response to expensive jet-fuel costs. The company has previously announced several similar increases in recent...

US government hopes to improve existing passenger screening system.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US government is reportedly hoping to improve its existing airline passenger screening process whilst developing a more sophisticated system which has encountered delays....

US Airways seeks approval for codeshare agreement with Bahamasair.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways is reportedly seeking approval to form a codeshare agreement with Bahamasair. The carrier has filed an application with the US Department of Transportation...

Northwest Airlines adds French language capabilities to web site.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines has added French language capabilities to its web site at http://www.nwa.com. Customers wishing to use the site's French language functionality should...

SN Brussels to challenge decision to close Tempelhof airport.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SN Brussels Airlines is to challenge a decision by Berlin city authorities to close Tempelhof airport on 31 October 2004. The airline - the largest operator at Tempelhof -...

American Airlines forms AAdvantage promotion with EarthLink.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines' AAdvantage members can now earn miles when they sign up for Internet service from EarthLink. Members who sign up for EarthLink Internet service before 31...

Hainan Airlines to purchase 26 aircraft.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines has reportedly obtained shareholder approval to acquire 26 aircraft in 2004. The aircraft to be purchased included five Boeing 737-800s,...

Jetstar to sell advertising on outside of aircraft.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Jetstar is reportedly offering advertisers the chance to place adverts on the outside of its aircraft for AUD1m. The Australian carrier is said to be in talks with a couple...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-fare airline Harmony Airways has launched a promotion enabling passengers to purchase a one-way fare for USD149 from Los Angeles to Vancouver and for a dollar more plus...

NEW SERVICES.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines has relaunched its daily nonstop service between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Honolulu. The new service will complement the airline's existing 24...

Palau to launch new airline.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Palau, one of the Pacific's smaller island states, is planning to launch a new airline. The new carrier, Palau Micronesia Air, is expected to take to the skies in just two...

Airport worker given prison sentence for fraud.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An airport worker in the UK has been given a nine-month prison sentence for fraudulently using 5m passenger air miles to enjoy first-class flights around the world. The...

Aer Lingus flight returns due to fire alert.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An Aer Lingus flight was forced to return to Dublin airport, Ireland today (4 June) following a fire alert. The aircraft had departed for New York but was forced to return...

Continental Airlines flight receives military escort.
June 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Continental Airlines flight was escorted to Boston Logan International Airport yesterday (3 June) by military aircraft. The aircraft had departed from Cleveland Hopkins...

Ukrainian parliament ratifies compensation agreement with Russia.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Ukrainian parliament has reportedly ratified an agreement with Russia concerning compensation for those killed when a Russian aircraft was shot down by a Ukraine missile....

Royal Air Maroc pilots extend strike action.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pilots at Royal Air Maroc announced a four-day extension to their strike action on Friday (4 June) after the airline refused to re-employ six pilots said to have been wrongly...

Star Alliance expands membership.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Star Alliance has reportedly expanded its membership to 18 airlines, up from 15 carriers. The alliance's 15 member airlines met on Saturday (5 June) in Singapore to...

Airlines worldwide agree cost cutting measures.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airlines worldwide have reportedly agreed to cost cutting measures in an attempt to save up to USD3bn annually. During the annual International Air Transport Association...

Virgin Group to launch new US low-fare carrier in San Francisco.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin Group is planning to launch a new low-fare US airline, which will be based in San Francisco. The airline - which has not yet been named - will have more than 1,500...

Boeing may see orders for 200 7E7 Dreamliner aircraft this year.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft manufacturer Boeing may see orders for its new 7E7 Dreamliner reaching 200 aircraft this year, according to a senior company official. The director of product and...

Varig unaware of plans by TAP-Air Portugal to purchase stake.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazilian carrier Varig has said it was unaware of any plans by TAP-Air Portugal to purchase up to 20% of the company's capital. The Portuguese weekly newspaper Expresso...

Passenger aircraft makes emergency landing at Philadelphia airport.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A passenger aircraft made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday (5 June) after it was indicated that there was smoke on board. The...

Royal Air Maroc forms accord with pilots union.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Royal Air Maroc has reportedly reached an accord with its pilots union to end ongoing strike action. Pilots at the Moroccan airline has announced a four-day extension to...

European pilots against the extension of flying hours.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pilots across Europe have reportedly warned of flight cancellations this summer due to controversial plans to extend flying hours. The British Airline Pilots Association...

Lufthansa to increase price of long-haul flights by 3%.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD German carrier Lufthansa has announced plans to increase ticket prices on long-haul flights by 3% from 1 July 2004 due to soaring fuel prices. The carrier is said to be...

Singapore Airlines plans fleet renewal and expansion.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Singapore Airlines is carrying out a fleet renewal and expansion programme which may include the purchase of Boeing's new 7E7 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline is planning...

Two people charged with making false bomb threat against American Airlines flight.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An American Airlines flight preparing to take off from Philadelphia for Boston was rescreened on Wednesday (2 June) after a caller reported "an item" on board the flight. ...

United Airlines' parent company delays planned bankruptcy emergence.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The parent company of United Airlines, UAL Corp, has reportedly delayed its planned exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In a motion filed on 4 June with Judge...

Additional cuts may be needed to ease congestion at O'Hare - FAA.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said that additional cuts in peak-hour flights at Chicago's O'Hare airport may be required to ease delays. FAA...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Cathay Pacific Airways has received an award for its lounge facilities. The airline was voted as having the world's best lounge in the 2004 Skytrax survey - which was conducted...

NEW SERVICES.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD America West Airlines has launched one daily round trip nonstop flight between Los Angeles International Airport and Edmonton, Alberta; and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The new...

Continental Airlines signs codesharing agreement with Maersk Air.
June 7, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US airline Continental Airlines said on Monday (7 June) that it had started codesharing with Danish low-cost airline Maersk Air, owned by the Danish multi-sector group A.P....

CAE to train easyJet pilots on Airbus aircraft.
June 8, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD CAE has been awarded a contract to train easyJet's pilots on the Airbus A320 family of aircraft. As a result of the agreement, CAE will establish a comprehensive training...

European airlines stop offering discriminatory fares.
June 8, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD European airlines are said to have stopped discriminating by charging different fares based on the customer's country of residence. The European Commission launched an...