Archive for: June 2008

June 30, 2008

Buoyant Buenos Aires - new airlines, frequencies

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2008

Domestic airline routes are receding just now, but international runs are faring far better. Consider the case of New York Kennedy (JFK) to Buenos Aires (EZE). Delta Air Lines plans to launch nonstop service on December 18, and now comes…

New safety system at Manchester-Boston

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2008

A new safety feature at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport has been designed to help prevent collision and injury on the runway. The Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) at the end of the runway has the ability to slow down and stop…

American Airlines meets fuel challenge ‘head-on’

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2008

Contending that it is “much better positioned than it was several years ago to manage through the current industry uncertainty,” American Airlines - currently the world’s largest air carrier - says it is ready to tackle fuel-induced challenges …

Flights for North Bend - United Express steps in

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2008

North Bend/Coos Bay, OR (OTH) flyers will still be connected to the nation’s air transport grid despite the planned October 11 cessation of OTH to Portland service by Horizon Air. That’s because United Express is stepping in with twice-daily service…

JetBlue’s new Spanish Web site

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2008

There has been a trend of late to launch, or at least beef up, Spanish-language consumer Web sites. Continental Airlines is a major player in the arena. Now, discount airline JetBlue is in the picture too - with a deep,…

Virgin America hosts SF Pride float

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2008

San Francisco-based airline Virgin America joined in the city’s annual Pride Festival this weekend. The carrier revealed its own “Boogie Flights” float for the parade on Sunday, with more than 100 Virgin America staff joining in the celebration. As wel…

US Airways to cut curb-side check-in

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2008

US Airways is to cut its curb-side check-in services at more than 30 airports next month. The carrier will end curb-side check-in at 36 airports, including Los Angeles International (LAX), Washington-Dulles and New York JFK on July 9. Passengers will…

New airport shuttle service study at Sea-Tac

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2008

© Seattle Tacoma International Passengers flying into Seattle Tacoma International could soon make use of a new shuttle bus service. The airport is conducting a study to see if combining hotel and airport shuttle services could cut traffic and improve…

Northwest Airlines suspends Twin Cities-Paris flights

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2008

Northwest Airlines has suspended its recently introduced flights from Minneapolis-St Paul to Paris. The carrier added the direct flights three months ago, but will withdraw services from fall due to rising fuel costs. Northwest’s first flight to Paris …

Horizon fast-tracks fleet transition, flight cuts

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jun 2008

© Horizon Air Airlines are serious about dumping older, less fuel-efficient aircraft - fast. Witness what Horizon Air is doing. With fuel prices at record highs, and showing scant sign of abating, the carrier is accelerating retirement of its remainin…

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