January 31, 2012 Clips

Unions Say Workers' Rights Curtailed Under FAA Funding Deal

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-31/unions-say-workers-rights-curtailed-under-faa-funding-deal.html

 

American Airlines to lay out cuts to unions

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/31/news/companies/american_jobs/

 

Southwest Airlines worker dies after baggage cart crash

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/01/southwest-worker-dies-at-dulles/616010/1

 

Unions set to blast Dems for selling out on FAA reauthorization

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/unions-set-to-blast-dems-for-selling-out-on-faa-reauthorization/2012/01/30/gIQAeH9pcQ_blog.html

 

APFA lays out roadmap for flight attendants on what to expect from AMR/union meeting this week
http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/01/apfa-lays-out-roadmap-for-flight-attendants-on-what-to-expect-from-amrunion-meeting-this-week.html

 

United: All international 757-200s now have Economy Plus

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/01/united-757-economy-plus/616240/1

 

 

 

January 30, 2012 Clips

US Airways, flight attendants strike deal

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/01/28/2965481/us-airways-flight-attendants-strike.html

 

Spirit Flouts Unwritten Washington Rule by Badmouthing Regulator

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-30/spirit-flouts-unwritten-washington-rule-by-badmouthing-regulator.html

 

Delta flight from Vegas skids off runway at Metro; all 160 on board OK

http://www.freep.com/article/20120130/NEWS05/201300430/Delta-flight-from-Vegas-skids-off-runway-at-Metro-all-160-on-board-OK?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s

 

N.Y. Airports Account for Half of All Flight Delays

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/business/ny-airports-account-for-half-of-all-delays.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

American Airlines' Hiring of Bankruptcy Advisers Put on Hold

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-30/american-airlines-hiring-of-bankruptcy-advisers-put-on-hold.html

 

Delta Air Said to Study US Airways Bid in Review of M&A Options

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-30/delta-air-said-to-study-us-airways-bid-in-review-of-m-a-options.html

 

New regulations may lead to airline ticket 'sticker shock'

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-new-regulations-may-lead-to-airline-ticket-sticker-shock-20120130,0,7703336.story

 

 

January 27, 2012 Clips

US Airways, flight attendants reach tentative deal

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jQHfaH9yWXCnkRPtp_5MMotXX6CA?docId=08660a694b5848a6b349902ac8ae6d30

 

PBGC to American Airlines: But what about retiree health insurance?

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/01/pbgc-to-american-airlines-but.html

 

Frontier Airlines headquarters to return to Denver

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_19832017

 

Airlines report mixed Q4 earnings

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/01/airlines-report-mixed-earnings/613563/1

 

What's Right With U.S. Airlines?

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11383088/1/whats-right-with-us-airlines.html

 

Leaner Operations Give U.S. Airlines a Profitable Year

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/business/merger-costs-weigh-on-united-continental.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

How U.S. Airlines Got a Whole Lot Safer

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/how-us-airlines-got-a-whole-lot-safer-01262012.html

 

Despite economic uncertainty, airlines are seeing good times

http://www.philly.com/philly/insights/in_money/138175119.html

 

Travelers will see changes at United Continental

http://www.thestate.com/2012/01/26/2128978/united-continental-posts-138m.html

 

Air France-KLM, Delta, Alitalia Probed by EU Over SkyTeam Joint Venture

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-27/air-france-klm-delta-alitalia-probed-by-eu-over-skyteam-joint-venture.html

 

January 26, 2012 Clips

Profits Rise, and Shares Follow, for US Airways and Delta

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/business/profits-rise-and-shares-follow-for-us-airways-and-delta.html?_r=1

 

Pinnacle Airlines' potential bankruptcy weighs on Minnesota employees

http://www.minnpost.com/lizfedor/2012/01/26/34610/pinnacle_airlines_potential_bankruptcy_weighs_on_minnesota_employees

 

US Airways confirms it's studying merger with American Airlines

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017335659_usairwaysamr26.html

 

Spirit Airlines giving away 5,000 tickets to Las Vegas

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-01-25/Spirit-Airlines-giving-away-5000-tickets-to-Las-Vegas/52791910/1

 

Alaska Airlines retiring prayer cards from meal trays

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-01-26/Alaska-Airlines-retiring-prayer-cards-from-meal-trays/52799526/1

 

United Continental posts loss on merger costs

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-united-continental-posts-loss-on-merger-costs-20120126,0,4116732.story

 

Spirit Airlines fights back against Transportation Department rules

http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/takingoff/ct-taking-off-spirit-airlines-fights-back-against-transportation-department-rules-20120125,0,898590.story

 

 

Clips 1-25/12

Spirit Airlines Basing As Profit Soars
http://news.investors.com/Article/598752/201201241730/spirit-airlines-forms-cup-type-base.htm?ven=yahoocp,yahoo

 

US Airways 4Q income falls as fuel crimps demand
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/US-Airways-4Q-income-falls-apf-2492772948.html?x=0

 

American Airlines workforce will be 'getting leaner,' CEO says
http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/01/24/3684882/american-airlines-workforce-will.html

 

Airline Diverts Aircraft During Solar Storm
http://news.discovery.com/space/airline-diverts-aircraft-during-solar-storm-120124.html

 

Delta 4Q profit soars on higher fares, demand
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Delta-4Q-profit-soars-higher-apf-228747956.html?x=0

January 24, 2012 Clips

This week: FAA extension vote likely

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/aviation/205679-this-week-faa-extension-vote-likely

 

American Airlines works to ease employees' pension fears

http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/01/23/3681382/american-airlines-works-to-ease.html

 

American Airlines Flight Turbulence Injures 6

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/01/american-airlines-flight-turbulence-injures-6/

 

New airline fare advertising rules go into effect Thursday

http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/takingoff/ct-taking-off-new-airline-fare-advertising-rules-go-into-effect-thursday-20120123,0,5422542.story

 

 

 

January 23, 2012 Clips

Bankruptcy may be best option, CEO of troubled Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines tells employees

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/jan/20/bankruptcy-may-be-best-option-ceo-troubled-memphis/

 

Compromise boosts prospects for FAA bill passage

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5je7vYifYnICJIT5qAvTh2qB5KbCw?docId=034fb3520a294ea0b9dc5f3fa24f1d03

 

JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines ink partnership deal

http://www.ajc.com/travel/jetblue-hawaiian-airlines-ink-1313431.html

 

Southwest Airlines will keep flying to 22 AirTran cities, drop 15 others

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/southwest-airlines-will-keep-flying-to-22-airtran-cities-drop-15-others/2012/01/20/gIQAnAzWEQ_story.html?tid=pm_business_pop

 

3 flight attendants injured when American Airlines' Brazil-Miami flight encounters turbulence

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/3-flight-attendants-injured-when-american-airlines-brazil-miami-flight-encounters-turbulence/2012/01/22/gIQA6dicJQ_story.html

 

US Airways Said to Develop AMR Merger Plan to Lift Revenue

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-23/us-airways-said-to-develop-amr-merger-plan-to-lift-revenue.html

 

 

 

 

January 20, 2012 Clips

Seattle snow continues to cause chaos for Alaska Airlines

http://juneauempire.com/local/2012-01-19/seattle-snow-continues-cause-chaos-alaska-airlines#.Txl76oGyDdU

 

European Air Safety Regulators Order Checks on A380s

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/21/business/global/european-air-safety-regulators-order-checks-on-a380s.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

Feds say American Airlines underpaid on pensions

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-01-20/Feds-say-American-Airlines-underpaid-on-pensions/52692260/1

 

Southwest Airlines profit tops estimates

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/19/us-southwest-idUSTRE80I0XN20120119

 

 

January 19, 2012 Clips

Higher fares, full planes help Southwest Airlines earn $152 million in fourth quarter

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/higher-fares-full-planes-help-southwest-airlines-post-152-million-fourth-quarter-profit/2012/01/19/gIQADPEMAQ_story.html

 

Passenger taken into custody after allegedly boarding American Airlines flight with a gun

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/industries/passenger-arrested-after-allegedly-getting-on-board-american-airlines-flight-with-a-gun/2012/01/18/gIQAcVgJ8P_story.html

 

American Airlines' leaders can't afford to be timid

http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/01/18/3670076/american-airlines-leaders-cant.html

 

Heathrow could close airlines warn

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/9023640/Heathrow-could-close-airlines-warn.html

 

Runoff needed to pick head of AA flight attendants

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57361389/runoff-needed-to-pick-head-of-aa-flight-attendants/

 

 

January 18, 2012 Clips

Industry hoping next FAA bill has smoother ride through Congress

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/aviation/204727-industry-hoping-next-faa-bill-has-smoother-ride-through-congress#.TxbaW6cvx8A.twitter

 

US airlines seen profitable despite economic woes

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/18/uk-airlines-outlook-idUSLNE80H01T20120118

 

Southwest Airlines plans cabin makeovers

http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2012/01/18/southwest-airlines-plans-cabin-makeovers.html

 

American Airlines is better off flying solo

http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/01/17/american-airlines-merger/

 

U.S. airlines' latest results shaped by fuel costs

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-airlines-latest-results-shaped-by-fuel-costs-2012-01-17?reflink=MW_news_stmp

January 17, 2012 Clips

Spirit Airlines to launch 11M share public offer

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57360022/spirit-airlines-to-launch-11m-share-public-offer/

 

Move Over, Delta: Southwest To Fly Out Of Atlanta

http://www.npr.org/2012/01/17/145165475/move-over-delta-southwest-to-fly-out-of-atlanta

 

JetBlue CEO: American Airlines bankruptcy part of the 'evolution' of aviation industry

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/aviation/204369-jetblue-ceo-american-airlines-bankruptcy-part-of-the-evolution-of-aviation-industry

 

Transportation bills abound as Congress returns

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71497.html

 

In bankruptcy, AMR suddenly becomes hot topic

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gL974W5nWOqo7ErEDp-UuftFUlAA?docId=d7ebd2d73a2640abade1e29dbc5c85a3

 

US Airways may bid for American

http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2012/01/13/20120113us-airways-may-bid-american.html

 

TSA to test its airport scanner operators for radiation exposure

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-travel-briefcase-20120116,0,7082529.story

 

 

January 13, 2012 Clips

Delta and TPG Said to Weigh Bids for American Airlines

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/delta-and-tpg-weigh-bids-for-american-airlines-parent/

 

US airlines boost domestic long-haul fares

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/13/uk-airlines-fares-idUSLNE80C01M20120113

 

The 30th anniversary of the Air Florida plane crash

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-30th-anniversary-of-the-air-florida-plane-crash/2012/01/12/gIQAcUmbtP_gallery.html#photo=1

 

American Eagle Replaces Turboprops With Jets On Local Routes

http://www.kwtx.com/news/headlines/American_Eagle_Replaces_Turboprops_With_Jets_On_Local_Routes_137218528.html?ref=528

 

Airlines Cancel More Than 460 Flights on Chicago Snowstorm

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/01/12/bloomberg_articlesLXPB4P6S972H.DTL

 

PGBC director to American Airlines: Keep your pension commitments

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/01/pgbc-director-to-american-airl.html

 

 

 

January 12, 2012 Clips

AMR Union: Don't Fix Airline 'On the Backs of Labor'

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11373136/1/amr-union-dont-fix-airline-on-the-backs-of-labor.html

 

Some airlines embrace CO2 trade, buy permits

http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFL6E8C62HU20120112

 

Pinnacle, Union Debate Pay Cuts

http://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2012/jan/11/pinnacle-union-debate-pay-cuts/

 

Trend to charge extra for aisle and window seats helps airlines boost bottom line

http://www.oregonlive.com/travel/index.ssf/2012/01/charging_extra_for_airplane_se.html

 

Computer issues delay 25 Alaska Airlines flights

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-01-12/Computer-issues-delay-25-Alaska-Airlines-flights/52512350/1

 

 

January 11, 2012 Clips

Compensation for Pinnacle executives comes under scrutiny as airline restructures

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/jan/10/compensation-pinnacle-executives-comes-under-scrut/

 

Hawaiian Airlines upgrades aircraft for Osaka flights

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-01-11/Hawaiian-Airlines-upgrades-aircraft-for-Osaka-flights/52495410/1

 

Transatlantic flights forced by wind to land for fuel

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/01/11/airline-refueling-winds.html

 

US Airways, Pilots Agree to End Suit Over Work Slowdown After Court Order

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-09/us-airways-pilots-agree-to-end-suit-over-work-slowdown-after-court-order.html

 

Airlines Strengthen Labor Relations Expertise

http://www.travelagentcentral.com/airline-policies/airlines-strengthen-labor-relations-expertise-33009

 

US Airways installs first class areas on smaller planes

http://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2012/01/09/us-airways-installs-first-class-areas.html

 

NMB to bring American Airlines, unions together for an update

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/01/nmb-to-bring-american-airlines.html

 

 

January 10, 2012 Clips

United reaches tentative deal with flight attendants

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/10/uk-unitedairlines-idUSLNE80901020120110

 

Airlines May Book Windfall Gains on EU CO2 Plan, Study Shows

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-10/airlines-may-book-windfall-gains-on-eu-co2-plan-study-shows-1-.html

 

American Airlines seeks approval to hire advisers

http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/01/09/3646845/american-airlines-seeks-approval.html

 

Frontier Airlines passenger count up 4.2% in December

http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2012/01/09/frontier-airlines-passenger-count-up.html

 

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines considering 5 percent wage cuts to restructure debt

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/jan/09/memphis-based-pinnacle-airlines-considering-5-perc/

 

BA confirms emergency landing after pilots become 'unwell'

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/01/ba-flight-pilots-unwell/599171/1

 

Hawaiian Airlines sets all-time passenger record

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/01/hawaiian-airlines-record-year/599543/1

 

 

 

January 9, 2012 Clips

United, flight attendants in tentative deal

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120108/NEWS10/120109848/united-flight-attendants-in-tentative-deal

 

MN man dragged off plane after alleged drunken brawl

http://www.kare11.com/news/article/954904/391/MN-man-dragged-off-plane-after-alleged-drunken-brawl?odyssey=tab|topnews|bc|large

 

SkyWest Flies as US Airways Express

http://www.kcsg.com/view/full_story/17020115/article-SkyWest-Flies-as-US-Airways-Express-?instance=home_first_stories

 

US airline workforce up 3% in October

http://atwonline.com/airline-finance-data/news/us-airline-workforce-3-october-0106

 

Delta investing more at MSP, says it's staying

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/morning_roundup/2012/01/delta-investing-more-at-msp-says-its.html

 

 

January 6, 2012 Clips

Europe Stands Firm on Airline Emissions, Raising Fears of a Trade Conflict

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/06/business/global/eu-toughens-stance-in-airline-carbon-dispute.html

 

Cracks found on A380 wing parts called 'non-critical'

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/01/airbus-a380-cracks/597668/1

 

EU's airline carbon tax could provoke global trade war

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/01/trade-war/597366/1

 

Regional airline departures irk NW towns

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Regional-airline-departures-irk-NW-towns-2444006.php

 

Unions raise pressure on Lufthansa over temps

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/05/lufthansa-unions-idUSL6E8C52FF20120105

 

DFW-based flight crew, American Airlines 'making history'

http://www.examiner.com/christianity-in-plano/dfw-based-flight-crew-american-airlines-making-history

 

United-Continental, US Airways, Delta add Europe surcharge

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/travel/story/2012-01-05/United-Continental-US-Airways-Delta-add-Europe-surcharge/52396406/1

 

 

January 5, 2012 Clips

Airlines Not Happy With Impending Fee Transparency Rules

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/01/04/airlines-now-say-new-rule-violates-right-to-free-speech/

 

Tulsa leaders work to keep American Airlines base

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-01-05/Tulsa-leaders-work-to-keep-American-Airlines-base/52388246/1

 

Hawaii predicts 1st-quarter rise in airline capacity

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-01-05/Hawaii-predicts-1st-quarter-rise-in-airline-capacity/52387642/1

 

Virgin America could base new plane at DFW
http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/01/04/3635286/virgin-america-could-base-new.html

 

Unclaimed cellphones cause a stir on two flights

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/01/air-france-flight-forced-back-to-houson-for-stray-cell-phone/596382/1

 

 

January 4, 2012 Clips

How airline labor policies affect all fliers -- and the nation

http://travel.usatoday.com/experts/mcgee/story/2012-01-04/How-airline-labor-policies-affect-all-fliers----and-the-nation/52363418/1

 

Experts see air fares gaining altitude in 2012
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/03/2571908/experts-see-air-fares-gaining.html

 

U.S. commercial airlines have safest decade ever

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/31/MNQR1MJFRO.DTL

 

China airlines won't pay EU carbon tax: industry body

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-airlines-carbon-tax-asiatre8030mc-20120104,0,1239269.story

 

Delta adds $3 surcharge on fares between U.S. and Europe

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/03/us-delta-idUSTRE8021PR20120103

 

 

 

 

January 3, 2012 Clips

American Brat Pack: where airline CEOs came of age

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011-12-29/American-Brat-Pack-where-airline-CEOs-came-of-age/52270544/1

 

Airlines tumble 31% in 2011; outlook cloudy

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/airline-stocks-stumble-into-a-gloomy-2012-2011-12-30?dist=afterbell

 

Many fliers refuse to turn off electronic gadgets

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011-12-21/Many-fliers-refuse-to-turn-off-electronic-gadgets/52146544/1

 

Airlines must pay for carbon emissions on European flights, high court rules

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/airlines-must-pay-for-carbon-emissions-on-european-flights-high-court-rules/2011/12/21/gIQAxVLU9O_story.html

 

Pilot-Rest Rules May Force Adjustments by U.S. Regional Airlines

http://news.businessweek.com/article.asp?documentKey=1376-LWJ1T16K50XU01-33R665MRA01Q97PTAE05G7UVRK

 

New Rule for Airlines Only: Advertise Your Taxes

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11360990/1/new-rule-for-airlines-only-advertise-your-taxes.html

 

US Airways unveils Washington Reagan expansion

http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=AP&date=20120103&id=14658361

 

Merged airline's pilots pan new safety training

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500174_162-57350115/merged-airlines-pilots-pan-new-safety-training/

 

Landing the FAA's top job

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1211/70665.html

 

American Airlines workers: Don't blame us for bankruptcy
http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/12/24/3617490/american-airlines-workers-dont.html

 

Southwest flight attendants reach seniority deal

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gGNej1wbJJrrrc-AXTQ4NrAdrpgg?docId=c792f3b879874f32a9517a28fdd71b1a

 

FedEx wins reversal of jury's $66M award to ATA

http://www.ibj.com/fedex-wins-reversal-of-jurys-66m-award-to-ata/PARAMS/article/31621

 

US Airways affiliate lays off 299; connected to Delta deal

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/morning_call/2011/12/us-airways-affiliate-lays-off-299.html

 

Editorial: Fliers, think before turning on electronics

http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/story/2011-12-21/in-flight-electronics-planes/52147604/1

 

Happy New Year!