Airlines face dwindling trafficMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:30PMProspects for Delta , United Continental , American Air and other carriers to hike passenger and cargo fares are fading, the Int'l Air Transport Assoc. says, as growing supply outstripped demand in Q2.
Airlines make billions in fees, yet still lose billions. Some thoughtsMonday, June 13, 2011 @ 12:58PMAirfarewatchdog.com
ACCC 'yes' to Qantas 'walkabout' passThursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:00AMTHE competition watchdog has given a preliminary thumbs-up to Qantas' bid for a "walkabout" pass to slash fares to key US destinations.
Delta-Air France-KLM Complete Transition To Joint Transatlantic ContractsThursday, June 9, 2011 @ 8:36AMSkyTeam partners Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM completely transitioned all transatlantic corporate and agency clients, totaling some 5,000 deals, to joint-venture contracts, according to Delta officials. Corporate agreements involving Italy's Alitalia, which last year joined the antitrust-immune alliance, still are being transitioned.
Ryanair joins transatlantic carriers in cutting winter flightsMonday, May 23, 2011 @ 8:55AMRyanair is to slash the number of planes it operates this winter because of rising fuel prices, the airline announced May 23.
Feds inquire about airline ticket-sellingSaturday, May 21, 2011 @ 2:12AMThe U.S. government is investigating whether companies that distribute airline flight and fare information are stifling competition and violating federal antitrust laws.
Feds scrutinize airline ticket distributionFriday, May 20, 2011 @ 6:20PMFeds scrutinize airline ticket distribution By DAVID KOENIG The Associated Press Published May 20, 2011 05:15PM MDT The government is investigating whether companies that distribute airline flight and fare information are stifling competition and violating federal antitrust laws. The Justice Department confirmed the investigation Friday after several airlines and two leading ticket information ...
Virgin shares take off on Delta alliance rulingTuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 8:29PMBoost for Virgin as US regulators reverse decision to block an alliance with Delta on flights between Australia and the US.
Delta, Virgin Blue get tentative DOT approvalTuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 5:53PMThe Transportation Department said on Tuesday that it is planning to grant antitrust immunity to Delta Air Lines Inc. and Virgin Blue for flights between the U.S. and Australia, allowing them to work together on a joint venture that will set fares and plan flights.