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U.S. airlines poised for profits but face headwinds Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:29PMCHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. airlines have got a dependable toehold on financial stability, but the companies still face headwinds from soaring fuel prices and economic weakness that could batter bookings later this year.
Sector Trends: SkyWest Leading Airlines Lower (SKYW, RJET, LCC, DAL) Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:43AMAirline stocks are seeing substantial weakness during trading on Monday, contributing to the sharp pullback by the broader markets. SkyWest (SKYW) is helping to lead the sector lower after warning of weaker than expected second quarter results.
Is JetBlue the Perfect Stock? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:37AMFinding companies that have all the right stuff can produce winners.
Analysis: AMR a prize, battle ground for Boeing and Airbus Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:17PMCHICAGO (Reuters) - American Airlines, which once pledged loyalty to Boeing Co , has let Airbus back into the room for negotiations on a potentially huge contract that could have far-reaching implications for the plane makers as well as the third-largest U.S. airline.
Are Airlines Headed for a Crash Landing? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:35PMIgnoring these red flags could leave investors air sick.
FAA and NTSB searching for cause of taxiway incursion at Logan Airport Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:43AMThe Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the taxiway incursion at Boston Logan Airport, and has not yet concluded why the two aircraft clipped each other as they prepared to take off Thursday night.
Gogo Soars to Unexplored Heights With New, In-Air Multimedia Platform Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:17AMITASCA, Ill., July 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo today announced plans to launch a new, in-air multimedia platform that will extend the company beyond Internet connectivity to offer passengers exclusive access to online services that include real-time travel information, destination content, news and information, exclusive shopping deals and social network integration. The platform will also ...
Aircell Officially Changes Company Name to Gogo: Unveils Fresh New Look and Feel Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:00AMAircell, the world's leading provider of in-air connectivity, today announces that it has officially changed its name to Gogo. Â In addition to the name change, the Gogo brand has undergone a complete makeover.
TSA Takes First Steps Towards 'Trusted Travel' Program Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:54AMAfter hinting for months that he would start a "trusted traveler" program to expedite screening at airport checkpoints, Transportation Security Administration chief John Pistole took his first step in that direction Thursday, announcing a pilot ...
TSA closer to 'trusted traveler' program Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:02PMAfter hinting for months that he would start a "trusted traveler" program to expedite security screening for air passengers, TSA Chief John Pistole took his first step in that direction Thursday, announcing a pilot program to ease screening for passengers who voluntarily release certain information about themselves.
Airlines Don't Have To Be Hated Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:03AMThe following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage. By Susan J. Aluise of Investorplace.com NEW YORK (InvestorPlace) -- Fuel price volatility and a sluggish economic recovery have dampened investors' hopes that the airline sector will recover the altitude lost during ...
Airline stocks struggle after jobs report Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:51AMWASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Airline stocks struggled for altitude Thursday after a better-than-expected monthly jobs report. The NYSE Arca Airline Index was virtually flat at 41.5 points with four of its 13 components trading up. Shares of United Continental , Delta Air Lines and US Airways [s; lcc] shed a fraction each, whiles shares of American parent AMR Corp. added two pennies to $5.20 each ...
A look at airline frequent-flier programs Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:11AMAirline Program Name Members Enrolled 2010 Travel Awards Outstanding Miles Alaska Mileage Plan 3.1 million1 million 117 billion American Airlines AAdvantage 67 million 2.8 million 587 billion Delta SkyMiles 80 million5 million 833 billion JetBlue TrueBlue 10 million 0.3 million 15.6 billion Southwest Rapid Rewards Refused to Disclose 3.2 million 13.9 million awards United/Continental Mileage ...
US Airlines Employ 2.2% More People In May On Year - DOT Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:57AMUS Airlines Employ 2.2% More People In May On Year - DOT
Airline, Hotel Credit Cards Offering Bonus for Adding Authorized Users Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:11AMIssuers of reward credit cards are offering a new way for cardholders to boost their reward points: by adding authorized users to their accounts.
Airline stocks break three-session losing streak Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:06AMNEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Airline stocks rose Wednesday, breaking a three-session losing streak, after China said its economy grew faster than expected. The NYSE Arca Airline Index jumped more than 1% to nearly 42 points with all but one of its 13 components trading up. Shares of Delta Air Lines rose 2% and American Airlines parent AMR Corp. added more than 1%. Both carriers have significant ...
Pinnacle Airlines Corp. Names Edward Christie Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:00AMPinnacle Airlines Corp. has named Edward Christie as its new vice president and CFO. Christie, a partner at Vista Strategic Group LLC in Denver, Colo., succeeds Peter D. Hunt. He is expected to begin his new duties by July 25, 2011.
A look at how airlines rank for May delays Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:58AMHere's a look at the on-time performance of the nation's 16 largest airlines in May: Airline On-Time Arrival Pct.
Delta, Saudi Airlines Under Fire Over Alleged Jewish Discrimination Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:47AMDelta Air Lines has come under immense pressure over the past few weeks as reports went viral that its partnership with Saudi Arabian Airlines could prohibit American Jews from flying into the country. Both Delta and the Saudi government strongly rejected the charge.
AirAsia plans to boost record Airbus deal Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:54AMAirline plans to extend deal for A320neo by 100 planes
Exclusive: AirAsia plans to boost Airbus deal Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:41AMKUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - AirAsia has drawn up plans to buy an extra 100 Airbus A320neo jets, potentially taking its record-breaking order to 300, a source with direct knowledge of ongoing discussions said.
AirAsia to boost record Airbus deal to 300 planes Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:10AMCarrier to buy extra 100 A320neo jets. 6 Jul 2011 10:33 PM
AirAsia to boost Airbus deal to 300 planes Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:59PMKUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - AirAsia Bhd will buy an extra 100 Airbus A320neo jets, taking its record-breaking order to 300 planes, a source said, a deal that would make the Malaysia-based low-cost airline one of the world's largest carriers.
Cheap Airline Ticket Flights Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:17PMAccording to Makoto Watanabe, the cheapest time to book your flight, all else being equal, is about eight weeks before you plan to leave. It's a good one-step rule. But what else should you take into account when trying to get a great deal on an expensive flight?
How to Get the Most Out of a Frequent Flier Program Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:13AMCash-strapped airlines are not only charging for on-board food, extra leg room and checked luggage, but some have also made it harder for passengers to redeem free flights.
Study Finds Tenfold Variance In Carbon Footprint Of Flights Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:24AMAfter studying more than 9 billion airline passenger departures, carbon accounting and offset firm Brighter Planet determined that "energy efficiency per passenger mile varies tenfold across the entire industry," said CEO Patti Prairie. The firm is proposing an advanced means for corporations to calculate the carbon footprint of air travel.
The baggage "insurance" you've probably never heard about Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:00PMAirlines are required by U.S. regulations to compensate travelers for up to $3,300 in the event that checked bags are lost or damaged. But that's only for domestic travel. For most international flights, bag liability is limited to approximately $9.07 per pound for checked bags, which is virtually nothing (a 30 lb. bag gets you $270 in coverage; note that some international airlines follow a ...
Airline stocks under oil-price pressure Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:51AMNEW YORK (MarketWatch) - A rebound in oil prices on Wednesday pressured airline stocks, which have struggled to gain altitude after hitting a nine-month low in June Amid concerns the industry faced a revenue and demand slump. The NYSE Arca Airline Index [s; xal] rose a fraction to 43.01 points with all but three of its 13 components trading up. The benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 Index climbed ...
A decade after 9/11, American Airlines still struggles to soar Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:46AMExecutives maintain turnaround plan is solid but will take time; industry analysts remain skeptical American Airlines has secured alliances with some of the world's best airlines. It has restructured its network to focus on major cities. It is replacing its fleet. It avoided bankruptcy when many of its competitors fled to Chapter 11.
What the Dodgers can learn From GM Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:02AMLOS ANGELES (TheStreet) -- When you really think about it, bankruptcy court has become a place where miracles happen.
Airline schedule cuts can lead to huge hassles for travelers Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 3:38AMIt's the ultimate travel bait and switch. You book a ticket on a nonstop flight but the airline cancels it a few weeks later, leaving a computer to automatically rebook you.
Air travel bargains still are out there Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 3:32AMSearching for airfares often seems like a game passengers are set up to lose.
Sector Trends: Airline Stocks Pulling Back (UAL, DAL, AMR, LCC, HA, JBLU) Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 10:41AMAfter seeing considerable strength in the previous session, airline stocks have shown a notable move back to the downside during trading on Friday. United Continental (UAL) has helped to lead the sector lower after providing disappointing guidance.
Airline stocks fall with United Continental Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:50AMNEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Airline stocks declined Friday, shrugging off lower oil prices after United Continental gave a second-quarter revenue estimate below what many analysts on Wall Street were expecting. The NYSE Arca Airline Index fell 2.5% to 41.63 points with all but four of its 13 components trading off. Shares of United Continental shed 8.6%, while shares of American parent AMR Corp ...
If a nonstop flight turns into a long layover, you may be at the airline’s mercy Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:03AMIt’s the ultimate travel bait-and-switch. You book a ticket on a nonstop flight but the airline cancels it a few weeks later, leaving a computer to automatically rebook you. Your new itinerary includes a layover, turning a five-hour trip into an eight-hour journey.
Airbus-Boeing Duopoly Resists Narrow-Body Upstarts in Paris Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 4:08AMThe Airbus SAS-Boeing Co. airliner duopoly survived the Paris Air Show intact as challengers from Canada, China, Brazil and Russia offered little evidence that they’ll break the pair’s stranglehold on single-aisle jets.
Airbus-Boeing Duopoly Resists Narrow-Body Upstarts Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 4:08AMAirbus and Boeing survived the Paris Air Show intact as challengers from Canada, China, Brazil, and Russia offered little evidence of breaking the pair's stranglehold on single-aisle jets
China Eastern Joins SkyTeam Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 4:30AMChina Eastern and its subsidiary Shanghai Airlines officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance at a ceremony held in Beijing today. In welcoming these Shanghai-based airlines, SkyTeam cements its position as the region's leading airline alliance, offering 10% more daily departures to and from the Greater China region.
Airlines get poor marks on customer service Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:15PMAir travelers continue to be dissatisfied with the flying experience, according to a new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index, which evaluates the quality of U.S. products and services.
Expedia's Reward Points Program Adds up to Peanuts Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 12:04PMThe online travel industry is extremely competitive, with players like Priceline (NASDAQ:PCLN), Travelocity, and Orbitz (NASDAQ:OWW) competing to offer the 'Best Deals' in airline and hotel
Airlines get $3.4 billion for bag fees Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 2:08PMNEW YORK — Passengers hate them, but airlines can’t afford to give them up — those aggravating bag fees. U.S. airlines collected $3.4 billion for checked luggage last year, according to a government report issued Monday. That’s up 24 percent from 2009 and a big reason the industry made money again after three years of losses.
Baggage fees top $3B Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 1:26AMNEW YORK — Passengers hate them, but airlines can't afford to give them up — those aggravating bag fees.
Airlines collected $3.4 billion in bag fees last year Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 12:52AMAirlines collected $3.4B in bag fees in 2010.
Airlines got $3.4B in bag fees in 2010 Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 12:31AMNEW YORK -- Passengers hate them, but airlines can't afford to give them up -- those aggravating bag fees. U.S. airlines collected $3.4 billion for checked luggage last year, according to a government report issued Monday. That's up 24 percent fro ...
Airlines bag fees hit $3.4 billion in 2010 Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 11:19PMNEW YORK -- U.S. airlines collected $3.4 billion in bag fees last year. The 24 percent increase from 2009 shows how the airlines are increasingly reliant on charging for once-free services to make money.
Blog » BYU Sports Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 9:35PMChristian Noriega of Hayward Calif., with an umbrella on his side checks in at the Philadelphia International Airport Monday, June 13, 2011, in Philadelphia. Noriega said he spent about $163 to check three bags with American Airlines.
Airlines bagged $3.4B in fees Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 8:58PMThe 2010 total was 24 percent up from the year before, and a major factor in their $2.6 billion in profits.
Airlines Make $5.7 Billion Profit From Fees Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 7:25PMAirline fees, no passenger likes them, but they've become the norm as airlines struggle to remain profitable because of fluctuating, high oil prices and a bad economy that is forcing many people to stay home. At least that's the story, but how do you feel now that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported today that U.S. airlines collected almost $5.7 ...
Blog » LGBT FYI Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 7:20PMChristian Noriega of Hayward Calif., with an umbrella on his side checks in at the Philadelphia International Airport Monday, June 13, 2011, in Philadelphia. Noriega said he spent about $163 to check three bags with American Airlines.
True ticket price? Airlines collected $3.4B in bag fees in 2010 Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 6:48PMNEW YORK — U.S. airlines collected $3.4 billion in bag fees last year. The 24 percent increase from 2009 shows how the...