British Airways posts H1 loss of $346 million AP (November 06, 2009) LONDON (AP) - British Airways PLC on Friday reported a net loss of 208 million pounds ($346 million) in the six months ending in September as the global economic downturn continued to take its toll on revenues.
Hyatt Hotels rises from IPO price in debut on NYSE AP (November 05, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Shares of Hyatt Hotels Corp. traded higher Thursday in the iconic hotel chain's first day on the New York Stock Exchange, with investors dismissing concerns about infighting among its founder's heirs and tepid hotel reservations around the world.
FAA: Runway incursion at Los Angeles airport minor AP (November 05, 2009) LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration has determined a runway incursion at Los Angeles International Airport last week was minor.
AirTran sees more opportunity for fee revenue AP (November 05, 2009) ATLANTA (AP) - AirTran Airways sees more opportunity to increase revenue from add-on fees it charges passengers.
Orbitz receives $100 million from 2 investors AP (November 05, 2009) CHICAGO (AP) - Online-travel company Orbitz Worldwide Inc. said Thursday it received equity investments totaling $100 million from two companies.
Tropical depression forms in southwesternCaribbean AP (November 04, 2009) MIAMI (AP) - A tropical depression has formed in the southwestern Caribbean, prompting storm warnings for the coast of Nicaragua and two Colombian islands.
Air New Zealand to replace Boeing jets with Airbus AP (November 03, 2009) PARIS (AP) - Air New Zealand has ordered 14 Airbus single-aisle A320 aircraft worth $1.07 billion at catalog prices to replace Boeing jets, the European plane maker said Tuesday.
RI gov signs bill banning indoor prostitution AP (November 03, 2009) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri has signed legislation closing a loophole that made indoor prostitution legal and allowed more than 30 suspected brothels to operate around the state.
Royal Caribbean profit falls 44 pct in 3Q AP (November 03, 2009) CHICAGO (AP) - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said Tuesday that the recession kept passengers from booking vacations on its cruise ships during the third quarter, cutting into profit and revenue.
Lawmakers seek ban on laptops in airliner cockpits AP (November 03, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers are moving to ban the use of computer laptops and other personal electronic devices in airline cockpits to prevent another incident like the Northwest Airlines plane that overshot Minneapolis by 150 miles.
Bay Bridge reopens but engineers plan daily checks AP (November 03, 2009) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge reopened Monday, but transportation engineers said their work may not be finished.
Bay Bridge closed through Friday evening commute AP (October 30, 2009) OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Commuters confronted a third day of heavy congestion as officials kept the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge closed to finish emergency repairs.
Dutch court nixes teenager's round-the-world sail AP (October 30, 2009) UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) - A Dutch court ruled Friday that 14-year-old Laura Dekker was still too inexperienced to be allowed to set off on her quest to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.
Lufthansa 3Q net income up 23 pct to euro184 million AP (October 29, 2009) FRANKFURT (AP) - German airline operator Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Thursday net income in the third quarter rose 23 percent because of the addition of new group airlines.
FAA: 2 jets were only about 82 feet apart at LAX AP (October 29, 2009) LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday a runway incursion put a taxiing jet about 82 feet from a departing airliner - less than half the separation required by aviation rules.
Union backs American Airlines antitrust immunity AP (October 29, 2009) FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - The union representing flight attendants at American Airlines is supporting the company's bid to win antitrust immunity and work more closely with British Airways and Iberia.
Expedia's 3Q profit up 23 pct as bookings rise AP (October 29, 2009) BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) - Bookings are up at online travel company Expedia Inc., although prices for flights and hotels continued softening.
San Francisco drivers face day 2 of tough commute AP (October 29, 2009) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco Bay area commuters were bracing for another day of wearisome commutes as crews worked on repairs to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
Senator calls Okla. roads 'life threatening' AP (October 29, 2009) OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The poor state of Oklahoma's bridges and roads is "life threatening," and the state can't afford Congressional bickering that threatens to block federal aid for improvements, Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe said Wednesday.
Wyndham Worldwide 3Q profit falls, revenue down AP (October 28, 2009) PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) - Wyndham Worldwide Corp. said Wednesday that its profit fell in the third quarter as it spent less money on its timeshare business and continued to deal with travelers' spending less.
Hawaii welcomed more visitors in September AP (October 28, 2009) HONOLULU (AP) - The Hawaii Tourism Authority reported Tuesday that the number of visitors coming to the islands in September went up 7.2 percent over the same month last year.
American Airlines will close KC base AP (October 28, 2009) DALLAS (AP) - American Airlines says it will close a Kansas City, Mo., maintenance base next September because reduced flying means less need for such facilities.
FAA grounds wayward Northwest Airlines pilots AP (October 28, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - The two Northwest Airlines pilots who overshot their Minneapolis destination by 150 miles are grounded indefinitely unless the National Transportation Safety Board grants them a reprieve.
Southwest launches $25 fare sale AP (October 27, 2009) DALLAS (AP) - Southwest Airlines has launched an air fare sale in which some flights cost the same as what other carriers charge to check a bag.
New safety worry: Laptops, devices in the cockpit AP (October 27, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Two Northwest Airlines pilots who flew 150 miles past their destination because they were focused on laptop computers instead of cockpit displays may have opened a new avenue of concern for safety regulators - distracting persona
Continental Airlines joins Star Alliance AP (October 27, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Continental Airlines on Tuesday officially joined the Star Alliance, a move it says will give passengers more options and the airline more places to expand.
Report: Amtrak loss comes to $32 per passenger AP (October 27, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. taxpayers spent about $32 subsidizing the cost of the typical Amtrak passenger in 2008, about four times the rail operator's estimate, according to a private study.
Starwood Hotels 3Q profit declines 64 percent AP (October 22, 2009) WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) - The travel slump sparked by the recession shows little sign of abating, as Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. said Thursday that its third-quarter profit fell 64 percent on lower room rates, especially at its high-end hotels.
Navajos may try to buy popular Arizona ski resort AP (October 22, 2009) FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - The Navajo Nation may try to buy a popular Arizona ski resort to stop snowmaking on one of the tribe's most sacred mountains, the San Francisco Peaks.
Alaska Air reports 3Q profit AP (October 22, 2009) ATLANTA (AP) - Improvements it has made in on-time performance and being insulated from the slump in international travel helped Alaska Air Group post a profit for the third quarter.
Delta reports $161 million 3Q loss AP (October 22, 2009) ATLANTA (AP) - Delta Air Lines Inc. said Thursday it will cut system capacity 3 percent next year as it reported a quarterly loss bigger than a year ago. The carrier also said it will remain cautious with the U.S. economy in the early stages of an uncertain recovery.
JetBlue makes money in 3Q on lower costs AP (October 22, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - JetBlue Airways Corp. said Thursday it made money in the third quarter thanks to lower costs and cheaper fares that drew more passengers.
US Airways posts 3Q loss, says economy improving AP (October 22, 2009) (AP) - US Airways joined formation with the other big carriers and reported a third-quarter loss on Thursday as it cut fares and flew less.
AirTran posts 3Q profit of $10.4 million AP (October 21, 2009) ATLANTA (AP) - AirTran Airways' financial results are benefiting from the discount carrier's low costs and laser focus on domestic routes where it believes it can make money.
Continental loses $18 million in third quarter AP (October 21, 2009) DALLAS (AP) - Continental Airlines Inc. lost money in the third quarter as business travelers stayed home, causing a nosedive in airline revenue.
BAA sells London Gatwick airport for $2.46 billion AP (October 21, 2009) LONDON (AP) - British airport operator BAA Ltd. on Wednesday said it is selling London Gatwick airport to Global Infrastructure Partners for 1.51 billion pounds ($2.46 billion).
UAL reports $57 million 3Q loss AP (October 20, 2009) (AP) - The parent of United Airlines reported a money-losing quarter on Tuesday that doesn't look so bad for an airline.
Shark attacks Maui surfer AP (October 19, 2009) KIHEI, Hawaii (AP) - Witnesses say a 54-year-old surfer made it to shore on his own after a shark attack off Maui.
Phoenix offers settlement in airport death case AP (October 19, 2009) PHOENIX (AP) - Phoenix has proposed a $250,000 settlement to the family of a New York City woman who accidentally strangled herself while in police custody two years ago at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
JAL shares surge on government rescue report AP (October 19, 2009) TOKYO (AP) - Shares of Japan Airlines surged nearly 12 percent Monday following a report the government is expediting a rescue for the struggling carrier.
Power troubles delay trains between Washington, NY AP (October 19, 2009) NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Power problems stalled trains between Washington and New York, causing rush-hour delays along the busy Northeast Corridor.
Plane headed to Ga. diverted, passenger arrested AP (October 13, 2009) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Delta airliner headed to Atlanta from Seattle diverted to Nashville, Tenn., after a disturbance. No one was hurt.
Amtrak ridership down, but still 2nd highest year AP (October 12, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Amtrak says ridership dropped by about a million passengers over the past year, but it was still the second-highest year in the railroad's history.