Business news briefsThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 3:17AMDETROIT - General Motors Corp.'s OnStar communications unit will begin offering in-car access to the Facebook social networking website and text messages later this month. OnStar will offer subscribers the chance to have their Facebook and text messages read to them.
Obama scuttles Virgin Blue, Delta allianceWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:12PMTHE Obama administration rejected today plans by Virgin Blue and Delta Air Lines to co-ordinate operations between Australia and the US.
US plans to deny Delta-Virgin Blue dealWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 4:53PMthe US Transportation Department says it expects to deny Delta Air Lines and affiliates of Virgin Blue's request to form an alliance on trans-Pacific routes.
US plans rejection of Delta-Virgin Blue tie upWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 4:38PMPlans by Delta Air Lines and affiliates of Virgin Blue Group to collaborate on flights between the US and Australia have suffered a setback, with the US Transportation Department saying it expects to deny their request.
US plans to deny Delta-Virgin Blue dealWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 4:36PM[AAP] - Plans by Delta Air Lines Inc. and affiliates of Virgin Blue Group to collaborate on flights between the US and Australia suffered a setback on Wednesday, with the US Transportation Department saying it ...
Business news in briefSaturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:42AMQVC Inc. refinanced its credit facility with a new revolving line of credit of as much as $2 billion. The West Chester home-shopping channel, which is owned by Liberty Media Corp.
Northwest's plea bargain nodded throughThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:44AMNorthwest Airlines has seen its plea agreement over cargo price-fixing, requiring it to pay a $38 million fine, approved by a federal judge.
Newsweek: How airlines are ratcheting up feesThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:23AMIt seemed so reasonable at first—just a fee, no more than $40, for checking more than the standard two bags. But like a slowly expanding epidemic, the fees gradually started to creep. Here are the main fees to watch out for. Business - Shopping - Recreation - Newsweek - Ratchet & Clank
JetBlue to debut Newark-Boston flightsWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:53PMJetBlue Airways announced Wednesday that it will start offering daily service from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston's Logan International Airport in May, injecting new competition into a Northeast corridor long dominated by Delta Air Lines and the US Airways. Queens-based JetBlue plans to launch four daily flights between Newark and Boston. The low-cost carrier already makes up to ...