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  • June 2008

    • Airlines Become Weight Watchers to Save Fuel

      New York Times  |  Jun 11, 08 7:30 AM CDT

      Airlines Become Weight Watchers to Save Fuel

      (Newser) - Airlines struggling with soaring fuel expenses are seeking new ways to save, and none is too small, from cutting the amount of water they carry for washrooms to cleaning engines more often to increase their efficiency, reports the New York Times . Some are pulling back on their cruising speed—from 500 mph to 480mph—while others study whether one 9lb set of pilot manuals in the cockpit will do instead of two. More »

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      gas prices  • airline industry  • air travel  • Southwest Airlines  • Air Transport Association

    • Will Fewer Flights Mean Fewer Delays?

      New York Times  |  Jun 10, 08 9:52 AM CDT

      Will Fewer Flights Mean Fewer Delays?

      (Newser) - With fuel prices soaring into the skies, fewer airplanes will be following suit, but don't think that translates to less time on the tarmac. Airlines' cutbacks will ground planes, but mostly on less-traveled routes to smaller cities, the New York Times reports. The congestion at LAX and JFK isn't likely to improve, despite new FAA regulations. More »

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      airline industry  • FAA  • fuel costs  • airline delays  • flights  • air traffic  • air traffic control

    • As Oil Spikes, Airlines Rethink Business Model

      New York Times  |  Jun 6, 08 8:40 AM CDT

      As Oil Spikes, Airlines Rethink Business Model

      (Newser) - In the 30 years since Congress deregulated airline travel, the country's major carriers have operated on a bigger-is-better strategy: fly more planes to more routes and you'll come out on top. But with fuel twice as expensive as a year ago, airlines are not just raising prices, they're radically changing their business models. Less is more is the new philosophy, writes the New York Times . “Air travel will be less democratic from here on out,” said one travel expert. More »

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      oil price  • oil  • airline industry  • airline  • fuel costs  • deregulation

    • Continental Hacks 3K Jobs, 16% of Flights

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jun 5, 08 7:41 AM CDT

      Continental Hacks 3K Jobs, 16% of Flights

      (Newser) - Continental Airlines today became the latest US carrier to slash its workforce and trim flights in the face of profit-busting fuel costs and an industry-wide slowdown, the Wall Street Journal reports today. The airline will cut its workforce by 3,000 jobs, scale back US departures by 16%, and aggressively trim its fleet of fuel-guzzling 737s. United and American also recently announced cutbacks. More »

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      gas prices  • airline industry  • American Airlines  • United Airlines  • layoffs  • Continental Airlines  • airline ticket prices  • Boeing 737-300

    • United to Cut 70 More Guzzlers to Fight Fuel Costs

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jun 4, 08 8:14 AM CDT

      United to Cut 70 More Guzzlers to Fight Fuel Costs

      (Newser) - United Airlines will ground another 70 fuel-guzzling jetliners this year—on top of the 30 announced earlier—as it struggles to get a handle on rising fuel costs and slowing growth in air travel, reports the Wall Street Journal. The move will lead to a major reduction in routes and frequency of flights, helping it to fill a larger percentage of its planes. The company will also cut 1,400-1,600 jobs on top of the 500 released earlier. More »

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      airline industry  • American Airlines  • United Airlines  • US Airways  • UAL Corp.

    • Boeing, Airbus Delays Aid Battered Carriers

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jun 2, 08 8:32 AM CDT

      Boeing, Airbus Delays Aid Battered Carriers

      (Newser) - Airlines battling rising fuel costs and weakening demand have become unexpected beneficiaries of production delays on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A380 jumbo jets, reports the Wall Street Journal . "For the industry, it's great,” says the chair of Air Canada’s parent company, "because it means less capacity." The carrier has 37 Dreamliners on order. More »

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      airline industry  • Boeing  • Airbus  • fuel costs  • 787 Dreamliner  • Airbus A380  • delay  • Boeing 787

  • May 2008

    • United Drops US Airways Deal, Woos Continental

      Wall Street Journal  |  May 30, 08 7:15 AM CDT

      United Drops US Airways Deal, Woos Continental

      (Newser) - A proposed merger between United Airlines and US Airways is on hold again, the Wall Street Journal reports. United’s CEO told his US Airways counterpart that his airline is close to a deal with Continental, a merger that would be less costly and wouldn’t face as much antitrust scrutiny as a United-US Airways deal, the Journal notes. United’s revelation follows rejection from Continental last month. More »

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      airline industry  • merger  • United Airlines  • US Airways  • Continental Airlines

    • AA Should Bag Boneheaded Luggage Fee

      Portfolio  |  May 29, 08 6:28 AM CDT

      AA Should Bag Boneheaded Luggage Fee

      (Newser) - American Airlines’ plan to charge passengers $15 to check a bag is likely to cost the carrier more money than it generates, Joe Brancatelli argues in Portfolio . “Not only will it infuriate flyers—who are already annoyed with American’s lousy operating efficiency and its recent maintenance snafus—it’s likely to further erode American’s on-time and baggage-handling rates,” he writes. More »

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      airline industry  • American Airlines  • airline delays  • luggage  • fees  • flight attendants  • lost baggage

    • CEOs of United, US Airways Will Meet to Talk Merger

      Wall Street Journal  |  May 28, 08 7:42 PM CDT

      CEOs of United, US Airways Will Meet to Talk Merger

      (Newser) - The CEOs from United Airlines and US Airways will meet tomorrow to try to nudge ahead talks of a possible merger, the Wall Street Journal reports. If they make headway, the executives could present a possible deal to their respective boards in mid-June. The deal, in the works for two months but rumored to be in trouble recently, could easily fall through for a host of reasons, including the volatility of the industry over surging oil prices. More »

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      gas prices  • airline industry  • United Airlines  • US Airways

    • Airlines Hike Ticket Prices

      Associated Press  |  May 24, 08 11:05 AM CDT

      Airlines Hike Ticket Prices

      (Newser) - The big three US airlines responded to soaring oil prices by boosting most domestic prices by up to $60 roundtrip in the last few days, the AP reports. United led the way with increases from $10 to $60 Thursday; American and Delta followed suit yesterday. Meanwhile, low-cost AirTran raised its leisure tickets $30 and business tickets $50. More »

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      oil price  • airline industry  • American Airlines  • United Airlines  • fuel costs  • Delta Air Lines  • airline ticket prices

    • Airline Business Model Won't Work With $130 Oil

      Dallas Morning News  |  May 23, 08 10:40 AM CDT

      Airline Business Model Won't Work With $130 Oil

      (Newser) - The airline industry as we know it can’t function on $130-a-barrel oil, industry analysts are saying, and cost-cutting, ticket price increases, and bag-check fees won't make it viable. The Dallas Morning News looks at how hopeless it is for airlines to come anywhere near break-even at current costs, noting that an expert said last fall it couldn't be done at anything more than $80 a barrel.  More »

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      oil price  • airline industry  • airline  • American Airlines  • merger  • airline ticket prices

    • American Cuts Flights, Will Charge $15 for First Bag

      Wall Street Journal  |  May 21, 08 11:01 AM CDT

      American Cuts Flights, Will Charge $15 for First Bag

      (Newser) - American Airlines is cutting flights, jobs, and carrying capacity in its effort to withstand skyrocketing oil prices, the company announced today—and it's adding a $15 fee for some customers' first checked bag. US capacity could fall 12% as up to 85 planes are retired, the Wall Street Journal reports. The announcement sent airline stocks plummeting. More »

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      oil price  • airline industry  • American Airlines  • fuel costs  • jet fuel

    • As Fuel Soars, Airlines Clip Regional Flights

      New York Times  |  May 21, 08 9:17 AM CDT

      As Fuel Soars, Airlines Clip Regional Flights

      (Newser) - Soaring fuel prices have prompted airlines to cut service—sometimes completely—to some 400 cities nationwide as carriers look for ways to maximize load and cut costs, reports the New York Times . Airlines reduced flights in May by 22,900 from a year ago, a 3% decline, and discontinued service to 30 cities. Analysts say there’s more to come. More »

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      airline industry  • air travel  • fuel costs  • airlines  • air travelers

    • How to Fit Everything in One Bag

      NPR  |  May 18, 08 5:14 PM CDT

      How to Fit Everything in One Bag

      (Newser) - With airlines charging more for extra bags, the trick is to fly light. A packing guru offers these tips for stuffing it all in one bag, NPR reports: Make a no-frills list, and stick to it (see onebag.com for ideas). Don't let any space go unused (stuff things into shoes, for example). More »

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      travel  • airline industry  • airline  • air travel  • luggage  • airline passengers

    • FAA Questions American's Lightning Safety

      Wall Street Journal  |  May 16, 08 1:40 PM CDT

      FAA Questions American's Lightning Safety

      (Newser) - The FAA is questioning American Airlines' new policy on lightning inspections, and its opener is: Why doesn’t American do them anymore? American recently forbade its mechanics from doing extensive lightning damage checks unless pilots suspected a strike, a move designed to reduce delays and cancellations. Big airlines are typically allowed to tweak safety standards, reports the Wall Street Journal. More »

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      airline industry  • American Airlines  • FAA  • airline safety  • inspection  • lightning

    • Air Bargains Still There, But More Hunting Needed

      Los Angeles Times  |  May 13, 08 10:31 PM CDT

      Air Bargains Still There, But More Hunting Needed

      (Newser) - It’s no secret that airline ticket costs are up—18% on average from last year. But, the Los Angeles Times reports, deals are still there, if you’re wiling to hunt for them. Limited-time online bargains can provide cheap fares, and many travelers are searching smaller airlines’ websites for deals they can’t afford to promote on Orbitz or Expedia. More »

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      airline industry  • airline  • fuel costs  • airline ticket prices  • cheap travel  • deal  • airfare

    • Boeing 787s Scheduled to Land 2 Years Late

      Seattle Post-Intelligencer  |  May 9, 08 7:02 PM CDT

      Boeing 787s Scheduled to Land 2 Years Late

      (Newser) - Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner is already 15 months late, but delivery delays will back up the fuel-efficient jets by about another year, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. Lease Financial Corp., the main buyer of 787s, will take delivery of its 74 planes 27 months late, and observers expect Boeing to pay up to $4 billion in penalties to compensate irate buyers. More »

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      airline industry  • Boeing  • 787 Dreamliner  • aerospace  • delay  • Air Canada  • Boeing 787

    • Planes Slowing Down to Save on Fuel Costs

      Associated Press  |  May 3, 08 12:30 PM CDT

      Planes Slowing Down to Save on Fuel Costs

      (Newser) - As airlines feel the pain of higher energy prices, planes are slowing down to save fuel, the AP reports. Southwest, for instance, will save $42 million by adding a few minutes to each flight this year, and passengers are unlikely to notice. But it’s no cure-all: Labor costs go up with flight time, and going too slowly actually increases fuel costs. More »

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      airline industry  • airline  • American Airlines  • United Airlines  • fuel costs  • fuel efficiency  • Northwest Airlines  • Southwest Airlines  • JetBlue

    • American Airlines Report Roasts FAA

      Wall Street Journal  |  May 2, 08 10:16 AM CDT

      American Airlines Report Roasts FAA

      (Newser) - American Airlines blames the FAA for its recent grounding of thousands of flights, the Wall Street Journal reports. The airline is set to deliver a report today that says 3,300 flights were canceled because FAA headquarters reversed a "handshake deal" the airline had with regional aviation officials that was supposed to allow the company to comply with changes in FCC wiring standards on its MD-80 aircraft without cancellations. More »

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      airline industry  • American Airlines  • FAA  • airline safety  • flight cancellation  • aircraft  • Boeing MD-80

  • April 2008

    • London-NYC Exec Airline Eos Files Chapter 11

      Times (UK)  |  Apr 28, 08 6:06 AM CDT

      London-NYC Exec Airline Eos Files Chapter 11

      (Newser) - Business-class only Eos, struggling with rising fuel prices and unable to land a $50 million cash infusion to keep it aloft, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last night, reports the Times of London. The airline, which offered business travelers cheap, high-quality flights between London and New York, follows fellow premium carrier Maxjet into bankruptcy. More »

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      airline industry  • bankruptcy  • Chapter 11

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