Delta, US Airways swapping slots
August 12, 2009 ·
Delta Air Lines Inc. and US Airways Group Inc. are swapping takeoff and landing slots at airports in New York and Washington, amid similar moves by AirTran Airways and Continental Airlines. A Delta executive said in a memo to employees Wednesday that Delta will exchange some of its flying rights at Washington’s Reagan National Airport [...]
American Airlines hikes checked-bag fee by $5
July 27, 2009 ·
It’s going to cost you more to check bags on an American Airlines flight. American said Friday that checking the first bag will cost $20, up from $15, and a second bag will cost $30, up from $25. The change takes effect on tickets bought after Aug. 13 for travel within the United States, Puerto [...]
US Airways plans to offer inflight Internet
July 23, 2009 ·
US Airways says it will provide in-flight Internet service beginning early next year in a deal with provider Aircell. The service announced Thursday will include Web browsing, instant messaging, e-mail and VPN access for purchase by passengers with laptops or other Wi-Fi devices. Prices will range from $5.95 to $12.95, depending on the length of [...]
US Airways reports profit, not expecting quick recovery
July 23, 2009 ·
US Airways Group (LCC.N) on Thursday reported a second-quarter net profit, reversing a year-ago loss and beating expectations on lower fuel costs, but said it is not counting on a quick rebound in travel demand. The company said its second-quarter net profit amounted to $58 million, or 42 cents per share, compared with a loss [...]
Airbags for airliners: What will they cost you?
July 15, 2009 ·
You may never need them at 35,000 feet, but you’ll be glad they’re around if you do. Defibrillators, medical kits and life vests are a few examples of the safety equipment the government requires airlines to put on passenger jets. Of course, each item comes with a cost — from hundreds to thousands of dollars [...]
US Airways to cut 600 airport positions
July 15, 2009 ·
US Airways is cutting 600 ground jobs this fall as it continues to struggle with the slow economy. The airline said on Tuesday that the biggest cut will be 340 customer service agents around the country, who will lose their job on Sept. 14. Other layoffs come from closing its Las Vegas US Airways Club [...]
DOT says more flights were on time in May
July 9, 2009 ·
U.S. airlines have cut many flights and they are getting better at staying on schedule with their remaining flights, as more trips arrived on time in May than a year earlier. The Transportation Department also said Thursday that fewer flights were canceled and passengers reported fewer cases of mishandled baggage. Airlines have been cutting flights [...]
