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