Clips

Once on Top, American Now Fights to Keep Up
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/03/business/american-struggles-to-keep-up-with-other-airlines.html?partner=yahoofinance

 

The New Frontier in Air Safety
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203686204577113693683788110.html?ru=yahoo&mod=yahoo_hs

 

American Airlines Expands Its Global Network Through Several Strategic Alliance Agreements in 2011
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/American-Airlines-Expands-Its-prnews-3326317837.html?x=0

 

Tentative Seniority Integration Agreement Is Reached Between Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Flight Instructors
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Tentative-Seniority-prnews-662268300.html?x=0

 

Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Aircraft Mechanics Set to Vote on Seniority Integration Proposal
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Southwest-Airlines-AirTran-prnews-1710841674.html?x=0

 

UPS Pilots Union Sues FAA Challenging New Anti-Fatigue Rules
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-22/ups-pilots-union-sues-faa-challenging-new-anti-fatigue-rules-2-.html?cmpid=yhoo

 

United Continental sees Q4 unit revenue gain
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/22/unitedcontinentalholdings-idUSL3E7NM56720111222?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews&rpc=43

 

Spirit's Ben Baldanza compared to B.F. Skinner
http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/blog/2011/12/spirits-ben-baldanza-compared-to-bf.html?ana=yfcpc&page=all

 

FAA Pilot Oversight 'Lacks Rigor,' U.S. Investigator Says
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-22/faa-pilot-oversight-lacks-rigor-u-s-investigator-says-1-.html?cmpid=yhoo

 

Pinnacle Airlines mum on any further layoff actions
http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/blog/2011/12/pinnacle-airlines-mum-on-any-further.html?page=all

Clips

Regional airline flight attendants vote on union in merger
http://www.ajc.com/business/regional-airline-flight-attendants-1267619.html

 

NY man sues airlines in Detroit 2009 plane attack
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/NY-man-sues-airlines-Detroit-apf-595509059.html?x=0

 

Delta Strengthens Hold in New York
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Delta-Strengthens-Hold-New-zacks-3168103358.html?x=0

 

Allied Pilots Association to Assess New Flight and Duty Limits for Passenger Carriers, Questions Cargo Exemption
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Allied-Pilots-Association-bw-4025784790.html?x=0

Clips

American Eagle to stop flying turboprops from DFW
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/American-Eagle-stop-flying-apf-2313184652.html?x=0

 

Looking to Streamline Airport Security Screenings
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/21/business/streamlining-airport-security.html?partner=yahoofinance

 

United Continental on Growth Track
http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/story/11353328/1/united-continental-on-growth-track.html?cm_ven=YAHOO&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA

 

US rule would boost rest for airline pilots
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/21/airlines-faa-idUSN1E7BK03G20111221?feedType=RSS&feedName=industrialsSector&rpc=43

 

Pinnacle Has 'High Probability' of Bankruptcy, Maxim Says
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-19/pinnacle-air-has-high-probability-of-bankruptcy-maxim-says.html?cmpid=yhoo

 

Virgin America Attendants Vote Against Unionization
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204879004577110900371108394.html

 

2 Muslim men kicked off flight sue 2 air carriers
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/2-Muslim-men-kicked-flight-apf-568594559.html?x=0

Clips

Airlines Fail to Overturn Obama Rule on Union Elections
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-16/airlines-challenge-to-obama-rule-on-union-elections-fails-at-appeals-court.html?cmpid=yhoo

 

Delta announces big LaGuardia expansion
http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-announces-big-laguardia-1262066.html?cxtype=rss_business_87628

 

JetBlue, Singapore Airlines announce partnership
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/jetblue-singapore-airlines-announce-partnership-153406646.html

December 16, 2011 Clips

American Eagle may furlough 119 pilots, 104 flight attendants in February

http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2011/12/american-eagle-to-furlough-119-pilots-104-flight-attendants-in-february.html

 

AMR head warns 'opportunists' may attempt merger

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/amr-head-warns-opportunists-may-181419386.html

 

Overstuffed carry-on bag? There may be a fee for that ...

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2011/12/airlines-enforcement-of-carry-on-weight-limits/585640/1

 

Airport subsidies: Rural lifeline or money waster?

http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/15/travel/endangered-airports/index.html

 

Pinnacle Airlines loses another top executive, Muhs resigns

http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2011/12/14/pinnacle-loses-another-top-executive.html

 

December 15, 2011 Clips

Delta Air Lines predicts 2011 profit of $800M

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011-12-14/Delta-Air-Lines-predicts-2011-profit-of-800M/51896908/1

 

Seattle to Denver flight makes emergency landing in Yakima

http://www.kimatv.com/news/local/Frontier-Airlines-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-Yakima-135601783.html

 

American Airlines flight attendants union doesn't approve of London residence

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/12/american-airlines-flight-atten-11.html

 

Delta Sees More Consolidation as AMR Bankruptcy Cuts Seats

http://news.businessweek.com/article.asp?documentKey=1376-LW77F11A1I4H01-6IQVBPQVMDKCMG6LJMM6U0R26N

 

Delta, US Airways close on deal to swap NYC, DC slots

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2011/12/delta-us-airways-slot-swap/584871/1

 

 

December 14, 2011 Clips

Southwest Airlines orders 150 new jetliners from Boeing

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-southwest-airplane-order-20111214,0,7887438.story

 

F.A.A. Approves iPads in Cockpits, But Not for Passengers

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/14/f-a-a-approves-ipads-in-cockpits-but-not-for-passengers/

 

Exclusive: American Airlines' $30 million London town house

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/14/us-american-airlines-house-idUSTRE7BD14L20111214

 

U.S. airlines work force up 3% in October

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-airlines-work-force-up-3-in-october-2011-12-13?reflink=MW_news_stmp

 

December 13, 2011 Clips

US airline trade group spends $930K on 3Q lobbying

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9RH8GL00.htm

 

Gun in carry-on accidentally fired at Atlanta checkpoint

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2011/12/gun-incidents-in-atlanta-and-memphis/583414/1

 

GOP bill would dress down TSA

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70185.html

 

AA Flight Attendants Want Ban on '30 Rock'

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Flight-Attendants-Want-Ban-on-30-Rock-135463898.html

 

2011 safest year for air travel since 1945

http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/escape/planes-fly-safer-skies-year-547731

 

American to Receive New Planes

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Judge-Allows-American-to-Receive-New-Planes-135482408.html

 

 

December 12, 2011 Clips

United jetliner with 1 engine out lands safely after diverting to western Colorado airport

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/united-jetliner-with-1-engine-out-lands-safely-after-diverting-to-western-colorado-airport/2011/12/11/gIQA5cgXnO_story.html?tid=pm_national_pop

 

The Unprofitable Skies

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/12/opinion/the-unprofitable-skies.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

FAA proposes $777,000 fine for Horizon Airlines

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2016979079_horizon10.html

 

Ask Alec Baldwin: Ignore flight attendants at your peril

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011-12-09/Ask-Alec-Baldwin-Ignore-flight-attendants-at-your-peril/51771362/1

 

 

 

 

December 9, 2011 Clips

What Has Happened to Air Travel?

http://www.insideedition.com/news/7331/what-has-happened-to-air-travel.aspx

 

Labor talks continue on FAA bill

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70140.html

 

Pinnacle Plunges Most Since 2009 After Announcing Debt Plan

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-12-08/pinnacle-plunges-most-since-2009-after-announcing-debt-plan.html

 

Filing puts American Eagle's future up in air

http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/print-edition/2011/12/09/filing-puts-american-eagles-future-up.html

 

Alec Baldwin should be put on American Airline's no-fly list and fined for his 'abusive' behavior: Flight Attendants Union  

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/alec-baldwin-put-american-airline-no-fly-list-fined-disruptive-abusive-behavior-flight-attendant-union-article-1.988930?localLinksEnabled=false

 

Bob Sirott's One More Thing About Alec Baldwin

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/opinion/bob-sirott-one-more-thing-alec-baldwin-american-airlines-bad-behavior-flight-attendants-20111208

 

 

 

 

 

December 8, 2011 Clips

Senate bill would shield US airlines from EU law

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/08/uk-airlines-emissions-idUSLNE7B700N20111208

 

Alec Baldwin Kicked Off Plane: War on Flying?

http://abcnews.go.com/wn

 

Pinnacle Airlines Seeks to Rework Debt Agreements to Cut Costs

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-08/pinnacle-airlines-seeks-to-rework-debt-agreements-to-cut-costs.html

 

Board: Delta didn't hamper union vote

http://www.ajc.com/business/board-delta-didnt-hamper-1254307.html

 

Flight attendants say plane's mysterious smell made them sick

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/fl-airplane-smelly-air-20111207,0,2186931.story

 

CWA files NMB petition to represent American Airlines passenger service agents

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/12/cwa-files-nmb-petition-to-repr.html

 

No. 2 official takes over after FAA chief resigns

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9RFN3TG0.htm

 

 

 

December 7, 2011 Clips

Southwest Fights 'Cost Enemy' After AMR Bankruptcy Filing

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-12-07/southwest-fights-cost-enemy-after-amr-bankruptcy-filing.html

 

Delta buys minority stake in Brazilian airline

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57338315/delta-buys-minority-stake-in-brazilian-airline/

 

American Airlines must find own Chapter 11 path

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-americanairlines-unitedtre7b41ss-20111205,0,7510167.story

 

Some United frequent fliers to get speedy airport screening

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/12/some_united_frequent_fliers_to.html

 

Airline Industry Group Sees Tough Year Ahead

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/business/global/airline-industry-group-sees-tough-year-ahead.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

FAA's Randy Babbitt resigns after drunk driving arrest

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/post/faas-randy-babbitt-resigns-after-drunk-driving-arrest/2011/12/06/gIQART6XaO_blog.html

 

 

December 6, 2011 Clips

American Airlines Creditors Committee Includes Unions, Bondholders' Banks

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-05/american-airlines-creditors-committee-includes-unions-bondholders-banks.html

 

American Eagle November traffic up 7.2 percent

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9RELF001.htm

 

American Airlines traffic falls 1.7 percent

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57337131/american-airlines-traffic-falls-1.7-percent/

 

A tribute to Air Mike

http://mvguam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21113:a-tribute-to-air-mike&catid=65:doctors-notes-by-dr-vince-akimoto-&Itemid=30

 

Working out 2,000 details of an airline merger

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/12/06/2299846/working-out-2000-details-of-an.html

 

 

 

December 5, 2011 Clips

Appeals court hands victory to former Midwest flight attendants

http://www.jsonline.com/business/appeals-court-hands-victory-to-former-midwest-flight-attendants-4c39mu5-134911718.html

 

Why's it so hard to make money running an airline?

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011-12-04/Whys-it-so-hard-to-make-money-running-an-airline/51646890/1

 

Hawaiian Airlines to hire 275 flight attendants

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011-12-04/Hawaiian-Airlines-to-hire-275-flight-attendants/51646672/1

 

Once on Top, American Now Fights to Keep Up

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/03/business/american-struggles-to-keep-up-with-other-airlines.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

FAA talks hit turbulence on Capitol Hill

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/69653.html

 

Flying the really, really friendly skies?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/in-the-loop/post/flying-the-really-really-friendly-skies/2011/12/02/gIQAQtJ3KO_blog.html

 

American Airlines pensions a rich target in bankruptcy proceedings

http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/12/02/3567530/american-airlines-pensions-in.html

December 2, 2011 Clips

AMR bankruptcy could spur more airline consolidation

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/02/uk-dealtalk-americanairlines-idUSLNE7B100820111202

 

Europe to Alter System for Airport Slots

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/business/global/europe-to-propose-a-new-system-to-allocate-airport-slots.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

JetBlue wins landing rights in Washington, NY

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iTdtyIYR_UOXicp74N-wbrIw41BA?docId=68a5be81a54744a992021245da78b8a0

 

The GOP's war on labor unions

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-gops-war-on-labor-unions/2011/12/01/gIQAvRGPIO_story.html

 

 

 

December 1, 2011 Clips

Midwest attendants win appeal in seniority case

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/30/midwest-attendants-idUSN1E7AT1HB20111130

 

A Changing of the Guard in the Airline Sector

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2011/11/30/a-changing-of-the-guard-in-the-airline-sector.aspx

 

American Airlines workers face pension plight

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/30/us-americanairlines-pensions-idUSTRE7AT2ZM20111130

 

Machinists and Boeing Reach Deal

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/business/boeing-agrees-on-contract-with-machinists.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

Here's What You Need To Know About The Potential American-US Airways Merger

http://www.businessinsider.com/american-airlines-us-airways-mergers-2011-12

 

Push on to expand private TSA baggage screeners

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011-11-30/Push-on-to-expand-private-TSA-baggage-screeners/51509760/1

 

American Airlines' Last-Mover Disadvantage

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/american-airlines-lastmover-disadvantage-11302011.html

 

 

November 30, 2011 Clips

United, Continental one airline in FAA's eyes

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-united-continental-one-airline-in-faa-eyes-20111130,0,2156501.story

 

Heathrow airport 'should be closed' says MP ahead of Wednesday's public sector strikes

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2067565/Public-sector-strikes-Heathrow-airport-closed-warns-MP.html

 

Unofficially, AMR is 100th airline bankruptcy since 1990

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2011/11/amr-100th-bankrutpcy-since-1990/574727/1

 

American Airlines bankruptcy won't ground D.C. lobbying fleet

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/69345.html

 

Airlines trade group gets new name — you still pay for baggage

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/in-the-loop/post/airlines-get-new-name--you-still-pay-for-baggage/2011/11/28/gIQAzrJy8N_blog.html

 

Timing of AMR's Chapter 11 Filing Unexpected

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11326144/1/timing-of-amrs-chapter-11-filing-unexpected.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEN

 

Ex-airline executives blame labor unions for AMR's woes

http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/11/29/3559165/ex-airline-executives-blame-labor.html

 

 

 

 

November 29, 2011 Clips

American Airlines Parent Files for Bankruptcy

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/11/29/american-airlines-parent-files-for-bankruptcy/

 

Airlines association set to rebrand

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/69265.html

 

US Airways adds SkyWest as regional carrier

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2011/11/28/us-airways-adds-skywest-as-regional.html

 

Spirit Airlines executives get $725,000 in bonuses

http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/south-florida-travel/2011/11/28/spirit-airlines-executives-get-725000-in-bonuses/

 

Emergency Oxygen Removed From Airline Restrooms

http://www.wltx.com/news/national/article/161128/142/Emergency-Oxygen-Removed-From-Airline-Restrooms

 

Delta TechOps Store employees' non-union vote upheld

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2011/11/28/delta-techops-non-union-vote-upheld.html

 

AMR: A Moral Man Loses a Battle

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11325380/1/amr-a-moral-man-loses-a-battle.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEN

Clips

Airlines urged to ease up on baggage fees
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-travel-briefcase-20111128,0,7279140.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fbusiness+%28L.A.+Times+-+Business%29

 

Delta Board of Directors Names David G. DeWalt as Newest Member
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Delta-Board-Directors-Names-prnews-2159971412.html?x=0

 

Airline growth teeters on fragile foundation: IATA
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/airline-growth-teeters-on-fragile-foundation-iata-2011-11-28?siteid=yhoof2

 

Airlines cut small jets as fuel prices soar
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Airlines-cut-small-jets-fuel-apf-1332540097.html?x=0

 

JetBlue Wins Flight Auction
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/JetBlue-Wins-Flight-Auction-zacks-2972284963.html?x=0

 

Off-Duty Officer Subdues Passenger on Flight
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203935604577064753516990224.html

 

Republic Airways claims it won't take earned incentives
http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2011/11/republic-airways-claims-it-wont-take.html?ana=yfcpc

Clips

Jetmakers battle for United order
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Jetmakers-battle-United-order-rb-921189981.html?x=0&l=1

 

Steve Whisler to Resign from US Airways Board of Directors
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Steve-Whisler-Resign-US-bw-1232400098.html?x=0&l=1

 

Bill would scrap checked baggage fee
http://money.cnn.com/2011/11/22/news/companies/baggage_fees/index.htm?source=yahoo_quote

 

Spirit's passenger usage fee hits $16.99
http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2011/11/22/report-spirits-passenger-usage-fee.html?ana=yfcpc

 

Spirit Airlines faces fines over ads
http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2011/11/spirit-airlines-faces-fines-over-ads.html?ana=yfcpc

 

Mica revives privatized airport security idea
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mica-revives-privatized-airport-security-idea/2011/11/22/gIQA6rVWmN_story.html

 

Editorial: If the overhead bins are full, here's what you do
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/story/2011-11-22/carry-ons-bag-fees/51356540/1

 

Opposing view: Let airlines set baggage policies
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/story/2011-11-22/airline-baggage-fees/51356404/1

Clips

Delta Attendants' Interference Claims Rejected by U.S. Board
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-18/delta-says-labor-board-rejects-attendants-interference-claims.html?cmpid=yhoo#

 

Delta flight attendants to remain non-union
http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-flight-attendants-to-1232582.html?cxtype=rss_business_87628

 

AMR's American Eagle Spinoff Slips to 2012 as Unit's Pilots Weigh Contract
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-18/amr-s-american-eagle-spinoff-slips-to-2012-as-unit-s-pilots-weigh-contract.html?cmpid=yhoo#

 

Republic Airways doesn't expect pilot strike
http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/blog/morning_call/2011/11/republic-airways-doesnt-expect-pilot.html?ana=yfcpc

 

Hawaiian Targets Connection Partner For Honolulu-New York
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=aviationdaily&id=news/avd/2011/11/18/08.xml&headline=Hawaiian%20Targets%20Connection%20Partner%20For%20Honolulu-New%20York

 

Taking First-Class Coddling Above and Beyond
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/21/business/taking-first-class-coddling-above-and-beyond.html?_r=1&ref=business

 

TWU says AMR board is 'reviewing American's strategic position'
http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/11/twu-says-amr-board-is-reviewin.html

 

Union to pilots: Don't get stampeded by management or media
http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/11/union-to-pilots-dont-get-stamp.html

Clips

Atlantic Southeast Airlines, ExpressJet Airlines Gain Final FAA Approval to Operate as One
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Atlantic-Southeast-Airlines-prnews-742958268.html?x=0&l=1

 

Airline revenue jumped in October
http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2011/11/17/airline-revenue-jumped-in-october.html?ana=yfcpc

 

AMR Pilot Talks May Stop for Two Weeks as Sides 'Far Apart'
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-17/amr-pilot-talks-may-stop-for-two-weeks-as-sides-far-apart-3-.html?cmpid=yhoo

 

United's Smisek Says Pilot Union Leaders 'Crossing a Line'
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-17/united-s-smisek-says-pilot-union-leaders-crossing-a-line-.html?cmpid=yhoo

 

Hawaiian orders five more Airbus A330-200 aircraft
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2011/11/hawaiian-orders-five-more-airbus.html?ana=yfcpc

 

Southwest Airlines to star in TV series
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Southwest-Airlines-star-TV-apf-3890527320.html?x=0&l=1

 

Southwest Airlines and Flight Crew Training Instructors Ratify Contract Extension
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Southwest-Airlines-Flight-prnews-2239544130.html?x=0&l=1

November 17, 2011 Clips

Congressional report calls TSA 'bloated'

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011-11-16/Congressional-report-calls-TSA-bloated/51246416/1

 

What US Airways Plans for 2012

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11313620/1/what-us-airways-plans-for-2012.html

 

Group Asks Congress to Disclose Airline Perks

http://www.rollcall.com/news/group_asks_congress_to_disclose_airline_perks-210386-1.html?pos=htmbtxt

 

Delta Judge Denies Ex-Northwest Flight Attendants' Pay Bid

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-16/delta-judge-denies-ex-northwest-flight-attendants-pay-bid.html

 

Delta Air Lines spends $533,370 on lobbying

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9QOIL280.htm

 

Virgin America flight attendants press case for union

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2011/11/16/twu-virgin-america-union-vote.html

 

 

 

 

November 16, 2011 Clips

Union labels Delta the 'airline of the one-percent' in FAA bill push

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/aviation/193773-union-labels-delta-the-airline-of-the-one-percent-in-faa-bill-push

 

Spirit Airlines to open crew base in Las Vegas

http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=AP&date=20111115&id=14530172

 

Airline Travelers Say TSA Screening Still A Hassle 10 Years After 9/11

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/15/airline-travelers-say-tsa_n_1095553.html?ref=mostpopular

 

Spirit Airlines considering more planes

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9R1EJA80.htm

 

New York to Get Flights on Hawaiian Airlines

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11312596/1/new-york-to-get-flights-on-hawaiian-airlines.html

 

 

 

 

November 15, 2011 Clips

Chances for long-term FAA funding bill seen as bleak

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/commuting/chances-for-long-term-faa-funding-bill-seen-as-bleak/2011/11/14/gIQAmHCKMN_story.html

 

Congress on course to break FAA holding pattern

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/68333.html

 

Continental and United merger is 'on track'

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011-11-14/Continental-and-United-combination-is-on-track/51202420/1

 

Republic to Cut 4.4% of Frontier Airlines Jobs in Turnaround Bid

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-15/republic-to-cut-4-4-of-frontier-airlines-jobs-in-turnaround-bid.html

 

United pilots circulate report critical of airline's safety in Congress

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-united-pilots-circulate-report-critical-of-airlines-safety-in-congress-20111115,0,2583465.story

 

Boeing snares record $18 billion order from Emirates Airlines

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1115-boeing-order-20111115,0,1499232.story

 

Airline passengers can't win on tarmac delays

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5haIoC2Vna8ht9Uy2U69l-f1xcy7Q?docId=afd6dd23f8834abcb064468a665cdfc2

 

 

 

 

November 14, 2011 Clips

U.S. Department of Transportation Issues First Ever Fine For Tarmac Delay

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2011/11/u-s-department-of-transportation-issues-first-ever-fine-for-tarmac-delay/

 

SkyWest traffic up after acquisition of ExpressJet

http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=AP&date=20111110&id=14511819

 

LAX expected to be busiest U.S. airport over Thanksgiving weekend

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-1114-travel-briefcase-20111114,0,6949116.story

 

Memphis will lose Delta Air Lines pilot base by end of 2012

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/nov/10/memphis-will-lose-delta-air-lines-pilot-base-end-2/

 

Frontier to cut 100 positions in Denver

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_19319556

 

Hawaiian Air flight attendant is new Miss Hawaii USA

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/133791478.html

 

AMR Confronts 'Wide Gulf' on Pilot Pay

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-14/amr-confronts-wide-gulf-on-pilot-pay-as-clock-runs-on-talks.html

 

 

November 10, 2011 Clips

Airlines Make $1.5 Billion from Travelers in Extra Fee Charges

http://www.petergreenberg.com/2011/11/09/airlines-make-1-5-billion-from-travelers-in-extra-fee-charges/

 

Two planes in possible close call over Japan

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011-10-14/Two-planes-in-possible-close-call-over-Japan/50769514/1

 

USA3000 Airlines to halt operations at Lambert

http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/usa-airlines-to-halt-operations-at-lambert/article_4675f276-0af2-11e1-83c0-0019bb30f31a.html

 

Could biofuel bring down the cost of an airline ticket?

http://www.king5.com/home/Could-biofuel-bring-down-the-cost-of-an-airline-ticket-133578403.html

 

Claire McCaskill: TSA pat-downs 'get ugly'

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/67995.html

 

Compass flight attendants picket over wages

http://www.detnews.com/article/20111110/BIZ/111100364/1001/Compass-flight-attendants-picket-over-wages

 

 

 

 

 

November 9, 2011 Clips

Republic announces it will sell, spin off Frontier Airlines

http://www.indystar.com/article/20111108/BUSINESS/111108012/Republic-announces-will-sell-spin-off-Frontier-Airlines-?odyssey=nav|head

 

Alaska Air starts test of biofuel-powered flights

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2016719598_alaska09.html

 

Holiday travelers should expect higher airfares and packed planes

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-holiday-airfares-20111109,0,1446440.story

 

TSA might alter airport screening

http://articles.latimes.com/2011/nov/07/business/la-fi-travel-briefcase-20111107

 

 

 

 

November 8, 2011 Clips

US airlines begin powering flights with biofuels

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/nov/08/us-airlines-biofuels-powering-flights?newsfeed=true

 

Southwest, AirTran pilots overwhelmingly ratify seniority plan

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2011/11/southwest-airtran-pilots/562376/1

 

Sharing Catches On at Airports

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/08/business/at-airports-a-new-strategy-is-catching-on-sharing.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

Arbitrator imposes deal that Air Canada's flight attendants rejected

http://www.thestar.com/business/article/1082475--arbitrator-imposes-deal-that-air-canada-s-flight-attendants-rejected?bn=1

 

 

November 7, 2011 Clips

Alaska Airlines to run U.S. flights on biofuel

http://sustainablebusinessoregon.com/articles/2011/11/alaska-airlines-to-run-us-flights-on.html

 

Thanksgiving air travel forecast: full flights

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/business/8610737-420/thanksgiving-air-travel-forecast-full-flights.html

 

United Becomes the First US Airline to Announce Wifi Over the Water

http://crankyflier.com/2011/11/07/united-becomes-the-first-us-airline-to-announce-wifi-over-the-water/

 

Are We There Yet? When Families Fly.

http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/travel/flying-with-children-the-bad-and-the-worse.html?pagewanted=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

Virgin Atlantic flight attendant training: What it takes to put flair in the air

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/virgin-atlantic-flight-attendant-training-what-it-takes-to-put-flair-in-the-air/2011/10/31/gIQAgb1OmM_story.html

 

United to fly Houston-Chicago on Solazyme biofuel

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/06/uk-solazyme-unitedair-idUSLNE7A500I20111106

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 4, 2011 Clips

UN Body Urges Europe to Omit Foreign Airlines From CO2 Curbs

http://news.businessweek.com/article.asp?documentKey=1376-LU24EG1A1I4H01-6BE5GDQ3CH8IFO0VF0KV0HLNQH

 

US Airways chief executive touts return of jobs from overseas

http://www2.journalnow.com/business/2011/nov/04/wsmet01-us-airways-chief-executive-touts-return-of-ar-1572511/

 

CWA Joins with Occupy Activists to Protest Corporate Greed at Verizon

http://blog.aflcio.org/2011/11/03/cwa-joins-with-occupy-activists-to-protest-corporate-greed-at-verizon/

 

U.S. airlines expect fewer fliers for Thanksgiving holidays this year.

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2011/11/us-airlines-expect-fewer-fliers-for-thanksgiving-holidays-this-year-/561123/1

 

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines reports quarterly loss, in 'rebuilding' mode

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/nov/03/pinnacle-airlines-reports-losses-last-quarter/

 

Alaska Airlines traffic rises 6 percent in October

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9QPA5I80.htm

 

 

November 3, 2011 Clips

US Airways holds vigil for flight attendant killed in Mexico

http://www.kpho.com/story/15940401/memorial-service-planned-for-flight-attendant-found-dead-in-mexico

 

Frontier layoffs possible as airline restructures

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_19252238

 

Mesaba Airlines cuts Metro locations

http://www.detnews.com/article/20111103/BIZ/111030338/1409/METRO/Mesaba-Airlines-cuts-Metro-locations

 

Former Flight Attendant Denied Benefits after Contracting TB

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/former-flight-attendant-denied-benefits-after-contracting-tb-20111102-ms

 

Airlines band together to fight flight tax

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/aviation/191441-airlines-band-together-to-fight-flight-tax-

 

Republic Airways pilots vote on strike authority

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-republicairways-p,0,1881253.story

 

 

November 2, 2011 Clips

Spirit Flight Attendants Threaten Strike

http://www.local10.com/money/29653330/detail.html

 

Spirit Airlines' flight attendants rally for new contract

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-spirit-attendants-topper-20111101,0,6134102.story

 

New York Flight-Slot Bids Set Up Southwest-JetBlue Showdown

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-02/new-york-flight-slot-bids-set-up-southwest-jetblue-showdown.html

 

Poland: Jet Lands on Its Belly

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/02/world/europe/jet-lands-on-its-belly-in-poland.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

SkyWest 3Q profit slides on charges, costs

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45131450/ns/business-us_business/#.TrFK9HKtuuI

 

Alaska Airlines to expand Hawaii service

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9QO29I81.htm

 

Dems criticize TSA for delaying cargo inspection deadline

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/tsa/191151-dems-criticize-tsa-for-delaying-cargo-inspection-deadline

 

United Continental spends $680,000 on 3Q lobbying

http://www.cnbc.com/id/45130569

 

United Continental's CEO has a daunting challenge before him

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-united-continentals-ceo-has-a-daunting-challenge-before-him-20111031,0,4514761.story

November 1, 2011 Clips

Passengers paid $1.5 billion in airline fees

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/10/airlines_pulled_in_15_billion.html

 

Fewer American Airlines pilots are retiring this month

http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/10/31/3489027/fewer-american-airlines-pilots.html

 

Most Annoying Airline Delays Might Just Be in the Boarding

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/01/business/airlines-are-trying-to-cut-boarding-times-on-planes.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

FAA proposes $1 million in civil penalties against Pinnacle

http://atwonline.com/international-aviation-regulation/news/faa-proposes-1-billion-civil-penalties-against-pinnacle-1028

 

 

 

 

October 31, 2011 Clips

Airlines ready for next battle against EU carbon law

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/31/uk-airlines-eu-idUSLNE79U03620111031

 

Air France cancels flights as strike enters third day

http://www.montrealgazette.com/travel/France+cancels+flights+strike+enters+third/5632697/story.html

 

Accusations Fly as Qantas Planes Return to the Skies

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/01/business/global/qantas-planes-return-to-the-skies-after-court-order.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

Fuel costs sink United Continental profit by 23%

http://www.guampdn.com/article/20111029/NEWS01/110290317

 

JetBlue, American Airlines planes stranded on tarmac in Connecticut for more than 7 hours

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/jetblue-american-airlines-planes-stranded-on-tarmac-in-connecticut-for-more-than-7-hours/2011/10/31/gIQA3Ri3YM_story.html

 

Family: Arrest made in US Airways flight attendant's slaying

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/10/29/20111029us-airways-phoenix-flight-attendant-found-dead.html

 

Unions Assume A Support Role For Occupy Movement

http://www.npr.org/2011/10/29/141794777/unions-assume-a-support-role-for-occupy-movement

 

October 28, 2011 Clips

Airlines collect $1.5 billion in luggage, reservation change fees

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-1028-airline-fees-20111028,0,6627079.story

 

Fuel costs hurt airline profit but travel strong, carriers say

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/132756158.html

 

Loaded guns in checked bags aren't on TSA's radar

http://articles.latimes.com/2011/oct/26/local/la-me-gun-luggage-20111026

 

Air France Flight Attendants to Strike

http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/27/air-france-flight-attendants-to-strike/

 

Spirit shares rise nearly 7 percent on third-quarter profit

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-spirit-third-quarter-earnings-20111027,0,3157398.story