Airline Industry Information articles from September 2008

Airline Industry Information archives from September 2008

Duke Realty Corporation to build new office campus for GE Aviation.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE:DRE), a developer, manager and leaser of real estate, announced on Friday (29 August) that the company has been selected to construct a new office...

AirTran announces flight cancellations.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has announced the cancellation of flights because of the projected route of Hurricane Gustav. Services to...

Southwest airlines temporarily ceases operations in New Orleans.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has announced the cancellation of flights following predictions of extreme weather as a result of Hurricane Gustav. The airline cancelled...

UK Border Agency trials automated border control system provided by Fujitsu Services.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK Border Agency has unveiled a trial of an automated border control system at Manchester International airport in the UK. The system has reportedly been provided by...

Continental Airlines announces station closures due to Hurricane Gustav.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) has announced station closures for various cities that will occur today (1 September) because of Hurricane Gustav. Cities affected are New...

Delta temporarily ceases operations in New Orleans.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) announced yesterday (31 August) that it would be ceasing operations from New Orleans from 18:00 Central Time due to Hurricane Gustav. The...

Grand Cayman given all-clear from Hurricane Gustav.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands was issued with the all-clear from Hurricane Gustav by the government of the Cayman Islands at 12:00 EDT on Saturday (30 August). Owen...

American Airlines files request to defer launch of new service.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has reported that it has filed a request with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to delay the launch of a new route to China. The request is for a...

United Airlines announces new Portland services.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) has announced two new services operated by United Express regional partner SkyWest. The airline will be operating two daily flights between...

APG-GA announces new insurance package for airline customers.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD APG Global Associates (APG-GA), a network for airline distribution and financial services, has announced that it will be offering an insurance package, API, in conjunction with...

Emirates receives two Boeing 777 aircraft.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Dubai-based airline Emirates has taken delivery of two Boeing 777 aircraft, it was announced on Friday (29 August). The aircraft, a Boeing 777-200LR and a 777-300ER,...

Staff at LAX return to work.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Workers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) have returned to work following a strike. Staff who provide services including security at terminals, gates and cargo...

Continental Airlines offers PayPal option.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) has announced that it will be offering customers the option to pay for flight using PayPal. Customers with a PayPal account will be able to...

easyJet reschedules Morocco flights.(easyJet Airline Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD easyJet has announced that it has rescheduled flights to and from Morocco as a result of the country ending its daylight saving time earlier than previously expected, between...

China Airlines and Hainan Airlines offer joint mileage programme.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Taiwan-based China Airlines has announced that it will be cooperating with Hainan Airlines, a Chinese carrier, on a joint mileage programme. Members of both airlines'...

CASA reports results of Qantas safety review.(Financial report)
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has reported the results of a review into the safety of Qantas. The CASA has told Qantas to take various action to...

British Airways offers special fares between Denver and London.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways has announced that it is offering a special fare between Denver and London to celebrate the fact that it has been flying between the cities for ten years. ...

easyJet reduces POS fees.(easyJet Airline Company Ltd.)(point of sale)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD easyJet has announced plans to reduce point of sale (POS) fees on bookings. The fees are for bookings that are made through Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and other...

Etihad adds flights over Ramadan.
September 1, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced that it will be providing additional flights during Ramadan. The airline is adding 24...

Continental Airlines announces latest adjustments to flights.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) announced yesterday (1 September) that it is continuing to adjust its operations in response to Hurricane Gustav. The airline stated that...

Swedish aircraft humidity control systems provider CTT Systems AB wins largest ever retrofit order.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swedish aircraft humidity control systems provider CTT Systems AB (OMX Stockholm: CTT) said on Tuesday (2 September) that it has received a large retrofit order for its Zonal...

AirTran Airways releases schedule for resumption of operations.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has announced plans to resume services to cities that have been affected by Hurricane Gustav. Flights to...

British Airways World Cargo offers new option for unaccompanied pets.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways World Cargo has announced that it will be enabling customers to send dogs, cats and ferrets unaccompanied into London's Gatwick Airport from approved...

AirTran Airways launches fare sale.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has launched a fare sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations. The special fares are available...

Jet Airways announces change to Kochi-Kuwait flights.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Indian airline Jet Airways has announced that it has rescheduled the flight times of its Kochi to Kuwait service. The flight, number 9W 574, will now depart from Kochi...

Finnair Plc forms joint venture with Finncomm Airlines.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish airline Finnair Plc (OMX Helsinki:FIA1S) said on Tuesday (2 September) that Finnair and Finncomm Airlines have formed a joint venture, Finnish Aircraft Maintenance Oy...

Virgin Atlantic in financial talks over purchase of Gatwick Airport - report.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin Atlantic has been holding talks with its financial partners concerning a potential bid for London Gatwick Airport. The airline currently has a stake in the...

Ryanair announces winter schedule.(Brief article)
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ryanair has launched its 2008/2009 winter schedule, which has been extended to 18 April 2009 in order to include the Easter holidays. The programme contains 101 routes,...

EADS plans expansion of site in Germany.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD EADS, a European aerospace group, has announced plans for a new factory that will expand its site at Augsburg, Germany. The factory will be manufacturing parts for EADS'...

Qantas flight diverted to Frankfurt.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Qantas flight was diverted to Frankfurt on Sunday (31 August) due to a vibration in the engine. Flight 31 was operating a service from Sydney to London and was forced to...

Luton airport to deploy multilingual system.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD London Luton Airport will be deploying a multilingual communication system. The facility is known as Aviavox and is linked to the airport's flight departure schedule, with...

Dubai Airports announces date for opening of new terminal.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Dubai Airports has reported that it will be starting a phased transition of operations to the new Terminal 3 at Dubai International on 14 October 2008. The opening of the...

European Commission ends probe into Ryanair's ticketing polices - report.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The European Commission has ended its probe into Irish carrier Ryanair concerning the airline's attempts to stop passengers using screen-scraping websites to make bookings. ...

US Airways to launch service between Philadelphia and Tel Aviv.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Israel Ministry of Tourism has announced that US Airways is launching a new nonstop service between Philadelphia and Tel Aviv next year. The year-round, daily service...

AirTran Airways announces new appointment.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has announced the appointment of Steven A. Rossum as executive vice president of corporate development. ...

AirTran Airways offers double rewards points.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has announced that A+ Rewards members will be offered double credits. Four credits per round trip will be...

Porter Airlines exercises options for two new aircraft.
September 2, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Porter Airlines, a regional passenger carrier based at Toronto City Centre Airport, has announced that it will be exercising existing options for two Bombardier Aerospace Q400...

Southwest Airlines delays resumption of operations in New Orleans.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines has announced that it will not be resuming operations at New Orleans' Louis Armstrong International Airport today (3 September). The earliest that the...

JetBlue offers customers chance to change flights affected by Tropical Storm Hanna.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) has announced that it will not charge customers with flights booked to or from Nassau in the Bahamas fees or fare differences to change their...

TDG's UFI device receives European Aviation Safety Agency STC approval.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD TDG Aerospace, a manufacturer of safety solutions for the commercial aviation industry, has announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency has issued STC EASA.IM.A.A.02796,...

Continental Airlines releases August traffic results.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) has announced its traffic figures for August 2008. Consolidated revenue passenger miles for the month were 9.1bn, an increase of 0.7%...

Southwest Airlines to stop accepting cash payments in-flight.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has announced that it will no longer be accepting cash as a method of payment on flights. The airline will only accept payment by debit or...

Delta passengers may change flights affected by Tropical Storm Hanna.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has announced that customers with flights affected by Tropical Storm Hanna will be able to change their booking without incurring any extra charges....

First Aviation Services reports second quarter results.(Financial report)
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD First Aviation Services Inc (PINKSHEETS:FAVS), a provider of services to the aviation industry, has announced its results for the second quarter of 2008, ending 31 July 2008....

Virgin America to launch New York-Las Vegas route.(Brief article)
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin America is preparing to launch a new service between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. The...

easyJet announces new service to Turkey.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK-based budget airline easyJet has reported that it will be launching a new route between London's Gatwick Airport and Istanbul in Turkey. The new daily, non-stop service...

Three airlines join ANA ProFlyer Bonus scheme.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Japanese airline ANA has announced that its ANA ProFlyer Bonus (APF) reward scheme will be extended to include more of its Star Alliance partner airlines. Austrian...

AirTran Airways to change terminal at LAX.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has announced that it will be relocating to Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The...

Austrian Airlines receives eVU IFE systems.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD e.Digital Corporation (OTCBB:EDIG), a provider of dedicated portable entertainment systems and patented flash memory-related technology, has announced that it has delivered an...

American Airlines aircraft blows tyre during takeoff.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An American Airlines aircraft blew a tyre yesterday (2 September) while taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Boeing 737, which was departing for...

British Airways reports August traffic.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways has announced traffic figures for August 2008. Revenue passenger kilometres for the month showed a decrease of 1.6% compared to August 2007, while available...

Ryanair announces three new routes from the UK.(Brief article)
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ryanair has announced that it will be launching three new routes from the UK. The airline will be operating a daily service between Liverpool and Beauvais Airport, Paris,...

NAV CANADA releases figures for July traffic.(Brief article)
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD NAV CANADA, Canada's civil air navigation services provider, has announced traffic figures for July 2008. The figures are measured in weighted charging units for en-route,...

TACA joins Points.com's network.
September 3, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Points International Ltd (TSX:PTS) (OTCBB:PTSEF), the owner and operator of a loyalty point management programme, has announced that El Salvador-based airline TACA...

AirTran restarts service to New Orleans airport.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), said on Wednesday (3 September) that it was ready to resume flights to New Orleans, Louisiana following...

Boeing facing strike action after union vote.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Employees of US aircraft maker Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) have voted to go on strike, but their union leaders have agreed to delay the walkout for 48 hours. This will allow...

Midwest Airlines signs deal with Republic Airways Holdings for operation of 12 aircraft.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Midwest Airlines has entered into an agreement with Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET) for its Republic Airlines subsidiary to operate Midwest Connect services. ...

CRJ1000 NextGen prototype makes first flight.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier Aerospace has announced the successful inaugural flight of a prototype CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft. The aircraft flew for three hours and 25...

Northwest Airlines offers bonus miles with new promotion.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new travel promotion has been introduced by Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA) for members of its WorldPerks frequent flyer scheme. 'Mountains of Miles' offers the chance to...

World Airways signs new agreement with Air France.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aero Logistics Inc, has signed a new contract with Air France to operate a cargo aircraft on routes from France to North Africa. The...

FAA approves change to Wingspeed XLLink STC.(Supplemental Type Certificate )(Brief article)
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD L2 Consulting Services Inc has received US regulatory approval for a change to Supplemental Type Certificate ST10679SC for the Boeing 747 Wingspeed XLLink Flight Information...

Gulf Air to purchase additional 787s.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US aircraft maker Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) has reported that the company has agreed a letter of intent with Bahrain-based Gulf Air for eight 787 Dreamliner aircraft. No...

Canada's Porter Airlines to acquire two more Bombardier Q400 aircraft.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian airline Porter Airlines has signed an agreement with aircraft maker Bombardier Aerospace to convert options for two 70-seat Q400 turboprop aircraft. The carrier...

New product enables airlines to offer hotel sales online.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD EzRez Software Inc, a company that provides a travel inventory network and ancillary revenue tools, has introduced a new product to help airlines sell hotel accommodation...

Canadian government invests in development of new landing gear technologies.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Heroux-Devtek Inc (TSX: HRX), a Canadian manufacturer of aerospace and industrial products, is to receive a repayable investment of CAD27m from the Canadian government. ...

KLM to offer boarding passes via mobile phones.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD KLM has announced that, from today (4 September), its passengers will be able to receive boarding passes on their mobile phones. The new service will initially be offered...

Subsidiary of Micronetics announces order.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Micronetics Inc (Nasdaq: NOIZ) announced on 3 September that its subsidiary, Microwave Concepts Inc, has received an order from an RF subsystem manufacturer for an integrated...

LOT introduces mobile version of website.
September 4, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD LOT Polish Airlines announced on 4 September that it has launched a version of its website specifically designed to be access from mobile devices to make bookings and a range...

Hamilton Sundstrand's APS 3200 APU selected by Tiger Airways.
September 5, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hamilton Sundstrand, a supplier of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products and a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp (NYSE: UTX), announced on Thursday (4...

Airlines offer no-fee flight changes due to approach of Tropical Storm Hanna.
September 5, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airlines in the United States are inviting customers whose flights may be affected by Tropical Storm Hanna to change their travel arrangements without penalty. AirTran...

British Airways crash-landing caused by ice in fuel, report says.
September 5, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An interim report on the crash-landing of a British Airways Boeing 777 in January has said that the incident was probably caused by ice in the aircraft's fuel system. ...

Pilot union files lawsuit against Spirit Airlines.
September 5, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has filed a lawsuit against low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, alleging violations of the Railway Labor Act. The union, which...

Sun Country Airlines to charge fee for all checked bags.
September 5, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sun Country Airlines has introduced a charge for passengers' first checked bag. The USD12 fee applies to all Sun Country Coach Cabin domestic and international tickets...

Bombardier Aerospace awards contract for CSeries hydraulic and fuel systems.
September 5, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier Aerospace has awarded a contract to Parker Aerospace to design and produce a fully integrated hydraulic and fuel system for its new CSeries...

US airlines maintain Puerto Rico flights after intervention from the island's tourism authority.
September 5, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) has said that US airlines have reinstated flights and added new services to Puerto Rico following negotiations and the launch of an...

Turkish airline orders two Boeing 737-800s.
September 5, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US aircraft maker Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) reported on Thursday (4 September) that Turkey's Saga Airlines has signed a contract for two Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft...

LAN unveils new entertainment options for economy class travellers on long-haul flights.
September 5, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Latin American airline group LAN has introduced a new economy class offering on its international long-haul flights from South America. LAN has renovated its Economy Class...

Airlines expected to lose USD5.2bn this year.
September 5, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The global airline industry is predicted to record a total loss of USD5.2bn in 2008, based on an average crude oil price of USD113 per barrel. The International Air...

Airlines waive fees due to arrival of Hurricane Ike.
September 8, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Travellers who have bought tickets for flights that may be affected by Hurricane Ike are being offered the opportunity to change their flights without penalty. Delta Air...

Continental Airlines introduces fee for first checked bag.
September 8, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) is to charge a USD15 fee for passengers' first checked bag. The fee will be charged to certain customers travelling in economy class. It...

Canada signs air transport agreement with the Dominican Republic.
September 8, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canada and the Dominican Republic have entered into a new bilateral air transport agreement. The so-called Blue Skies agreement will allow airlines from the two countries...

Frontier Airlines switches terminals at Los Angeles airport.
September 8, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines is moving terminals at Los Angeles International Airport starting from today (8 September). The airline is changing from Terminal 3 to a more spacious...

Austrian Airlines signs deal for four Q400 NextGen turboprops.
September 8, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier Aerospace has signed a contract with the Austrian Airlines Group for four Q400 NextGen turboprop aircraft. The Austrian company has also...

Direct Air to fly from Orlando Sanford to Worcester, Massachusetts.
September 8, 2008... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US-based Direct Air is to launch a new service between Orlando Sanford International Airport and Worcester Regional Airport in Massachusetts. The flights will operate...