AirTran giving double rewards for Milwaukee travel AP (November 20, 2009) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Discount carrier AirTran Airways, a unit of AirTran Holdings Inc., said Friday that it will offer double reward credits to all of its frequent flier club members when they travel between Milwaukee and any AirTran destination through Feb. 10.
Wyoming challenges Yellowstone snowmobile rules AP (November 20, 2009) CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The state of Wyoming has filed a new federal lawsuit seeking to block the National Park Service from restricting snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park.
FAA says flight computers working again AP (November 19, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - FAA officials say failed computers that delayed flights across the country are now working again.
FAA computer problem causes widespread delays AP (November 19, 2009) ATLANTA (AP) - A problem with the FAA system that collects airlines' flight plans caused widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide Thursday.
Starwood Hotels to move HQ from New York to Conn. AP (November 19, 2009) STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. says it will move its headquarters from White Plains, N.Y., to Stamford, Conn., in January 2012, with the help of millions of dollars in incentives from the state of Connecticut.
Delta, SkyTeam offer $1 billion to Japan Airlines AP (November 18, 2009) TOKYO (AP) - Delta Air Lines and its alliance partners said Wednesday they are making a billion dollar offer to lure loss-making Japan Airlines from its affiliation with American Airlines.
Hawaii anticipates tourism boost from APEC AP (November 18, 2009) HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii intends to showcase its tourism opportunities and cultural diversity when more than 10,000 people arrive in the islands for the 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
Ship with 100 tourists stuck in Antarctic ice AP (November 17, 2009) MOSCOW (AP) - A Russian icebreaker carrying over 100 tourists, scientists and journalists on a cruise around Antarctica was struggling to free itself from sea ice but was not in any danger, a shipping company said Tuesday.
US Airways pilots ask for federal mediation AP (November 13, 2009) TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The pilot union at US Airways Group Inc. is asking for federal mediation in its negotiations with the airline.
FAA: Procedures reinforced for alerting military AP (November 13, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Aviation Administration officials said Friday they are strengthening procedures for alerting the military when air traffic controllers lose contact with planes.
American employees get $150 for customer service AP (November 13, 2009) FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - American Airlines said it paid employees an average of $150 each - a total cost of $10.6 million - for helping the company meet customer-service goals in the third quarter.
Sector Snap: Airline stocks rise AP (November 13, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Airlines shares rose Friday on twin good news: Oil prices fell and the broader stock market rose.
BA and Iberia: merger positive for passengers AP (November 13, 2009) LONDON (AP) - British Airways PLC and Spain's Iberia SA talked up the benefits of a proposed $7 billion merger on Friday, dismissing criticisms that the deal could increase fares, reduce competition and drag down service standards at Britain's flagship carrier.
BA confirms board talks on Iberia merger deal AP (November 12, 2009) LONDON (AP) - British Airways PLC and Spanish airline Iberia SA confirmed they are holding separate board meetings Thursday about a long-awaited merger, responding to feverish speculation that has sent the companies' shares soaring.
Unions prod Obama to fix ailing airline industry AP (November 12, 2009) WASHINGTON (AP) - Three decades of airline deregulation have helped make air travel more accessible to consumers through lower fares.
Republic Airways to establish hub in Milwaukee AP (November 11, 2009) MILWAUKEE (AP) - Republic Airways will establish an airline hub in Milwaukee County, a move that will retain 800 local jobs and could bring hundreds more to the area.
Emirates mulls more Airbus A380s despite delays AP (November 11, 2009) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Emirates airline, the biggest buyer of the "superjumbo" Airbus A380, said Wednesday it is considering increasing its order for the double-decker plane despite delays on existing orders.
Suit accusing TSA of wrongful detention dropped AP (November 11, 2009) ST. LOUIS (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union has dropped a lawsuit against the Transportation Security Administration that claimed a man was wrongly detained the St. Louis airport because he was carrying about $4,700 in cash.
Restaurant groups: Alcohol at NY casino is illegal AP (November 11, 2009) UTICA, N.Y. (AP) - Three restaurant-owner associations have sued the New York state liquor board, claiming it illegally granted alcohol catering permits for the Indian-owned Turning Stone Casino and Resort.
Alabama city's new cruise ship arrives a day late AP (November 11, 2009) MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Mobile's new cruise ship arrived a day late due to Tropical Storm Ida and prepared for a quick departure for the Mexican coast.
Hawaii hotel occupancy rate rises after 18 months AP (November 10, 2009) HONOLULU (AP) - Hotel occupancy in Hawaii rose slightly in September, the first increase after 18 months of declines, Hospitality Advisors LLC reported.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.