Archive for July, 2009

EU to OK Lufthansa’s Austrian Air bid; BA posts rare operating loss; Loss for ANA; Omaha to get 2nd helping of stimulus money

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Here is Friday’s news round-up. It includes recent aviation-related stories posted on USATODAY.com. The stories listed below include only those …



Continental expects live TV to set it apart from rivals

Friday, July 31st, 2009

In case you missed this story in yesterday’s USA TODAY, reporter Charisse Jones writes:



Frontier has made things ‘miserable’ for Southwest in Denver, analyst says

Friday, July 31st, 2009

While many have speculated that Southwest’s surprise bid for Frontier may be in part aimed at rival United (see below), others industry observers …



Loose baby crocodile causes panic on EgyptAir flight

Friday, July 31st, 2009

A foot-long baby crocodile got loose on an EgyptAir flight after it “wriggled out†of a passenger’s bag, The Associated Press reports. AP says …



United, beware! Southwest’s bid for Frontier spells trouble, analysts say

Friday, July 31st, 2009

United, beware. That’s what several industry observers are saying after yesterday’s surprise announcement that Southwest would make a bid to …



Airport Check-in: No delays expected from Nashville runway closure

Friday, July 31st, 2009

From USA TODAY’s Airport Check-in column: “The oldest of the four runways at Nashville International will close on Aug. 3 for reconstruction …



Southwest Makes Bid for Frontier

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Discount carrier Southwest Airlines Co. today said it has outbid Indianapolis regional flyer Republic Airways Holdings for the rights to Frontier Airlines, which is operating under bankruptcy protection.

BREAKING NEWS: Southwest to bid for Frontier Airlines

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

In a press release just out from Southwest Airlines, the carrier says:



China’s Hainan Airlines announces intent to fly Beijing-Honolulu route

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

China’s Hainan Airlines hopes to begin nonstop service between Beijing and Honolulu later this year, the carrier announced today. Hainan said …



Delta, Hawaiian ink maintenance pact; Loss for Singapore Air; Funds for Spokane; Bleak outlook from IATA

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Here is Thursday morning’s news round-up. It includes recent aviation-related stories posted on USATODAY.com. The stories listed below include …