AMR, the parent of American Airlines, said Wednesday it plans to sell or spin off its American Eagle regional airline next year. Investors have been pressing AMR to sell Eagle and other assets, moves they believe could raise money and...
AirTran is adding flights in Memphis in a move that will help replace some of the flights the city will lose as Frontier cuts back its service there. Frontier, after an attempt at growing its presence in Memphis, announced earlier...
Would the government even allow a merger between two big airlines like United and Delta? Any tips for getting your name off the no-fly list? Why are airlines cutting back on pre-boarding for families traveling with children? When –- if...
Airbus brought its A380 to Minneapolis/St. Paul yesterday as part of the superjumbo jet's latest North American tour. Airbus officials showed off the jet to executives from Minnesota-base Northwest. The Associated Press writes Airbus executives insisted the stop "isn't a...
Paper tickets are falling by the wayside as airlines move to phase them out in favor of e-tickets, The New York Times (free registration) reports. The Times notes that the trade group International Air Transport Association (IATA) earlier this year...
Boston's Logan International Airport will get nonstop service to China "sometime in 2009," the Boston Business Journal (free registration) reports. The service will be on Grand China Air, "the rebranded name of Hainan Airlines Group," the Journal says, citing Eugene...
Passenger rights gain support From USA TODAY: "Stronger legal protections for passengers on U.S. airlines are gaining momentum because of this year's record flight delays and service meltdowns. Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation proposed new rules addressing problem...
From USA TODAY reporter Roger Yu's Airport Check-in column: "Louisville International now has more parking options. The airport recently joined a growing list of airports that provide valet parking. Passengers can drop off and pick up their cars at the...
US Airways announced plans to add seven Airbus A330-200 jets to its fleet. The Arizona Republic says they are "in addition to 10 already on order and largely destined for the East Coast, which is closer to Europe and has...
It's time to resume the "name that airport challenge." First, however, kudos to all who correctly guessed the previous installment, which was Long Island's MacArthur Airport. I thought the photo clue was a tough one, but many of you were...
Start-up carrier Virgin America has lured an executive from the world's biggest airline to be its next CEO, Reuters reports. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram (free registration) says David Cush "told American Airlines on Monday morning that he's leaving his job...
Read on for today's "bonus bundle," which are quick quotes from the media involving recent aviation stories. Hedge funds latest to push airlines to merge From The Wall Street Journal (subscription required): "U.S. airlines are once again flirting with potential...
From USA TODAY reporter Roger Yu's Airport Check-in column: "Denver International is hosting musicians, dancers and other entertainers during the holiday travel season. The airport's International Performance Series includes a flutist, a Brazilian quartet and local gospel choirs. The artists...
US Airways announced plans to add nonstop service to London Heathrow from its Philadelphia hub. Access to London's coveted Heathrow Airport had been restricted by U.S.-U.K. aviation agreements, but that access will expand under a new U.S.-E.U. "Open Skies" agreement...
