Archives: November 2009

Airlines Seek 'Cyber' Monday Sales, Too

Posted by: Justin Bachman on November 30

It’s not just online retailers hoping to cash in on “Cyber Monday” this year – a few airlines are pitching for business, too. United (UAUA), JetBlue (JBLU) and Virgin America...

Continental Express Flight Delay Leads to $175K in Federal Fines

Posted by: Justin Bachman on November 24

The Dept. of Transportation is fining three airlines a total of $175,000 for the Aug. 8 delay that trapped 47 people on a regional jet overnight in Rochester, Minn. The...

US Airways Defers 54 Jets Amid Finance Squeeze

Posted by: Justin Bachman on November 24

US Airways (LCC) has gained further financial breathing room, announcing a deal on Tuesday to defer 54 Airbus jets it had been scheduled to receive over the next three...

Air France Flight Raises $447K for Charities

Posted by: Justin Bachman on November 20

Air France flew its first Airbus A380 today, with the inaugural flight from Paris to New York carrying 538 people, with most of the passengers having bid for their...