airlines

TAM Signs Contract With IBM for Technology Services

harminka — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:04:04 -0600

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that TAM Airlines (BOVESPA: TAMM4) (NYSE: TAM) has signed a contract with IBM for the management of its service desk. The solution includes installation, help desk and field support of TAM's information technology (IT) infrastructure.

Racism revealed by airline check-in gesture

admin_huliq — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:25:23 -0500

The Norwegian newspaper VG has reported a truly amazing story about a newly-wed trying to get to Norway to be with her husband, and the stranger who helped pay an unexpected luggage surcharge.

Alaska Airlines set to cut up to 1000 jobs

admin_huliq — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:40:06 -0500

American airline, Alaska Airlines have announced that they plan to cut 1000 jobs. They also plan to reduce their flight departures by 15%.

Alitalia Running Out Of Fuel, May Stop Monday

admin_huliq — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:18:06 -0500

Negotiations with unions will be critical to saving the the pride of Italy Alitalia as the airlines has no money to pay for fuel and may stop flights as ealy as Monday.

Airline Tickets 25% More Expensive

admin_huliq — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:01:21 -0500

Air Travel is becoming more and more expensive due to the rising gas prices. Also new flight taxes contribute to making air travel a luxury.

New Qantas Accident: Now Door Open Mid-Air

admin_huliq — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:44:31 -0500

I am wondering how many people may want to fly with Australian Qantas Airlines as accident after accident happen there that seriously question the safety regulations and maintenance. Now door opens mid-Qantas flight; plane makes an emergency landing. This happened TODAY, just few days after the hole opening emergency 3 days ago.

Qantas Sends Replacement Plane To Manila

admin_huliq — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:39:06 -0500

Qantas has arranged for a replacement aircraft to fly to Manila tonight to collect the passengers from QF30, which was diverted earlier today en route from Hong Kong to Melbourne.

No more Midwest Air Flights to 11 US Cities due to soaring Jet Fuel costs.

Odur Joe — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:54:59 -0500

The towering costs of fuel have started to bite the Aviation Industry. The Midwest Air Group has announced that they will start cutting daily flights to 11 cities within the United States.

The Aviation Industry is in turmoil... yet opportunities exist

webitpr — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:58:20 -0500

Through the dual effect of astronomical fuel prices and decreases in passenger loads primarily caused by recession-like conditions in both the US and Europe, the aviation industry is facing its biggest challenge yet.

Airline Fees Grow Passenger Frustration

admin_huliq — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:47:03 -0500

Passengers now paying higher prices for airfare will also have to deal with additional airline fees for everything from luggage to seat selection. Airlines say the new fees are necessary to pay for the skyrocketing cost of fuel. But frustration over the spate of new fees is growing. Some travelers say they're paying more for less. VOA's Mil Arcega reports.

Low-cost airlines are now new major players

harminka — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:05:52 -0500

Leading low-cost airlines with a preference for small, inexpensive airports are now the largest airlines in the United States and Europe, according to an MIT expert on airport design and operations, who said that airport planners in major metropolitan areas need to accept this paradigm shift and build flexibility into airport design.

EasyJet Grows, But Fuel Impacts Revenues

admin_huliq — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:07:18 -0500

Reporting the interim results for the six months to 31 March 2008 easyJet says total revenue is up 24% to £892.2 million with underlying pre tax margin in line with expectations, however the growing gas prices and fuel cost impacts the revenue margin.