Aviation

Virgin America eyes Toronto and Orlando service March 18, 2010 Virgin America is planning an expansion into more long-haul markets. Egyptair gets new 777s as it eyes expansion in U.S. March 18, 2010 Egyptair took delivery on March 9 of the first of six new Boeing 777-300ER widebody jets set to take wing in its fleet through early 2011, as the Cairo-based carrier considers expansion to new U.S. gateways. FAA proposes another maintenance-related fine for American March 18, 2010 The FAA on Thursday said it is proposing a $300,000 civil penalty for American Airlines due to another alleged maintenance violation. Delta to further consolidate Cincinnati operations March 18, 2010 In a memo to employees this week, Delta said it would reduce operations at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport from two concourses to one on May 1. DOT investigating long delay of Virgin America N.Y.-L.A. flight March 17, 2010 The Transportation Department is investigating the extended tarmac delay of a Virgin America flight at Newburgh-Stewart Airport (about 90 miles north of New York City), while en route to Kennedy Airport from Los Angeles. Frontier extends K.C.-Cancun service March 17, 2010 Frontier Airlines extended its seasonal nonstop service between Kansas City and Cancun through Aug. 28, marking the first time the airline has offered summer nonstop service on the route. U.S. Travel assembles panel to address airport hassles March 16, 2010 The U.S. Travel Association has appointed a blue-ribbon panel to produce a roadmap for easing airport security hassles. Delta to resume Haiti service March 16, 2010 Delta plans to resume service between New York Kennedy and Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on April 3. Sun Country to launch seasonal London service March 16, 2010 Sun Country Airlines will operate its first scheduled transatlantic flights this summer. The travel industry's challenge: Keeping up with airline fees March 16, 2010 The rapid growth in ancillary airline revenue has forced GDSs, travel agencies, customers and the airlines themselves to play catch-up in terms of setting standards for pricing, shopping, fulfillment and settlement. Hawaii eagerly awaits Allegiant Air March 15, 2010 Still reeling from the demise of two of its major airlines two years ago, the Hawaii travel market welcomed Allegiant Travel Co.’s plans to extend its low-fare operations to the 50th state this year. Oneworld carriers agree to shed slots March 15, 2010 To secure antitrust immunity for their proposed transatlantic joint venture, Oneworld alliance members American, British Airways and Iberia are willing to relinquish takeoff and landing slots at London Heathrow or London Gatwick for routes to Boston, New York, Dallas and Miami, the European Commission said. JetBlue doubles JFK-LAX frequency March 15, 2010 JetBlue will add two daily nonstops between New York and Los Angeles on July 1, giving the airline a total of four daily flights between JFK and LAX. Continental to eliminate complimentary meals on most flights March 15, 2010 Continental Airlines said it will begin charging economy passengers for onboard meals this fall on most domestic and Canada routes and many Latin America flights. FAA proposes to fine American $787,500 March 12, 2010 The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to fine American Airlines a total of $787,500 for three maintenance violations. British Airways cabin crew sets strike dates March 12, 2010 Unite, the union representing British Airways’ cabin crew, scheduled a walkout after the two sides failed to reach a labor deal this week. IATA cuts airline loss forecast in half due to demand spike March 11, 2010 IATA revised its 2010 financial forecast for the airline industry, and the news is relatively good. IATA still predicts a large loss, $2.8 billion, but that total is half of what IATA forecasted in December. FAA forecasts further drop in domestic airline capacity March 11, 2010 The FAA is predicting that domestic airline capacity, as measured by available seat miles, will dip again this fiscal year and begin to rebound in 2011 as airline traffic growth resumes. US Airways adds Mexico and Canada routes March 11, 2010 US Airways is adding service to Canada and Mexico this summer from its hubs in Philadelphia and Charlotte. Airlines could get more time to comply with new DOT rule March 10, 2010 Airlines would have an additional 45 days to comply with a new Transportation Department rule requiring carriers to publish flight delay information on their websites, under an extension proposed this week by the Transportation Department. FAA funding bill stalls as PFCs are debated March 9, 2010 A bill to set new funding guidelines for the FAA remains stalled in Congress, largely because the Senate has balked at a House provision to raise the ceiling for airport passenger facility charges (PFCs) included in airline tickets from the current $4.50 to $7 per segment. DOT fines US Airways for fare ad violation March 9, 2010 The U.S. Department of Transportation has assessed a $40,000 civil penalty against US Airways for violating rules that require airline price advertisements to disclose the full price consumers must pay for air transportation. Airlines improve January on-time performance March 9, 2010 U.S. airlines recorded a 78.7% on-time rate in January, exceeding January 2009’s mark of 77%, according to data compiled by the Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report. Delta to launch Atlanta-Exuma service March 8, 2010 Delta will launch twice-weekly, year-round flights between Atlanta and Exuma in the Bahamas on June 13. Allegiant to serve Hawaii March 8, 2010 Allegiant Air has agreed to acquire six Boeing 757s for the express purpose of serving Hawaii.

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