Archive for August, 2009

China Southern Airlines Declines Most in Six Months After Profit Plummets

Monday, August 31st, 2009

China Southern Airlines Co., the nationa s largest carrier, dropped the most in six months in Shanghai trading after first-half profit slumped.

Used Paris Hilton boarding pass fetches $485 on online auction site

Monday, August 31st, 2009

How much is one of Paris Hilton’s used boarding passes worth? Apparently, about $485. That’s according to quirky travel site Jaunted.com, which …



China Southern profit plunges; PSA Air, dispatchers reach contract deal; Utah airport reopens; Flu shots at Atlanta

Monday, August 31st, 2009

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



Terrorist infiltrated Indonesian airline, police say

Monday, August 31st, 2009



JetBlue, Lufthansa hope to start selling codeshare flights by early Oct.

Monday, August 31st, 2009

UPDATE (12:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 31): Lufthansa and JetBlue have released details about their proposed codeshare pact, which still must …



Lufthansa, JetBlue May Seek Code-Share

Monday, August 31st, 2009

German airline Lufthansa plans to seek regulatory approval to form a “code-share” agreement with JetBlue , a report says.

Airport Check-in: No delays expected during San Jose runway closure

Monday, August 31st, 2009

From USA TODAY’s Airport Check-in column: One of the two main runways at Mineta San Jose International Airport will close for two weeks starting …



Alaska Air tests fuel-saving landing procedure

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Aboard were Alaska pilots and technicians and officials from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Washington, D.C., headquarters.

Hawaiian Airlines’ Pilots Picket at HNL

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Hawaiian airlines pilots have been picketing all day seeking an end to their ongoing labor dispute.

Qantas Says Dreamliner Delay Frustrating

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Qantas Airways says the delays to Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner are “frustrating” but remains committed to the project after Boeing announced the plane’s first customer in Japan would receive the aircraft next year.