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Jan31	Spring Fares on SWA Rob Willers January 31, 2006 Know More: Southwest Airlines 2.0, Southwest Airlines Whether you agree with the concept of Southwest Airlines or not, you can not beat deals like this for your Spring Break plans, especially for students on a tight budget. ----------------------------------------------------- Now is the time to make your spring break travel plans with Southwest Airlines as it offers amazingly low fares. Southwest Airlines is offering southwest.com-only air fares as low as $49 one-way with a 21-day advance purchase. Fares range from $49 to $159 one-way and vary by destination and day of travel. To book these fares you must go to the website. "We are doing what we do best -- offering a dependable product with low fares and great Customer Service," said Kevin Krone, Southwest Airline's Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Distribution. "For more than 35 years, we have been giving Customers what they want -- an unforgettable Southwest experience." Fare sales include the Midwest, California, Northwest, Chicago Midway and Phoenix. Continue Reading Posted at 10:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan31	Customer Service is Key to Airline Success Rob Willers January 31, 2006 I have a strong conviction that the airline industry is more than just having planes, flying people from point to point and tossing them some mixed nuts and a coke midway throughout the flight. To run a successful airline you... Continue Reading Posted at 9:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Flight Attendants Protest Relaxed Security Rob Willers January 31, 2006 Airport Business has an excellent article on how flight attendants want to keep sharp objects off of planes and stored in the cargo holds if need be. "Altanta flight attendants at the nation's busiest airport protested Monday against the relaxing... Continue Reading Posted at 1:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan30	United Lacks Heart/Structure to Exit Bankruptcy Rob Willers January 30, 2006 I reported earlier whether United will make a successful bid at exiting bankruptcy and staying out of it. I also commented on their business plan. If you wanted a more in-depth anaylasis take a look at Joe Brancateilli's post on... Continue Reading Posted at 12:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	United Flight 93 Rob Willers January 30, 2006 Just over 4 years ago America had its worst day. Tonight everyone gets the chance to see the heros that were aboard United Airlines Flight 93. A&E is showing the events that happened aboard the aircraft. "In all, on that... Continue Reading Posted at 10:06 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	World Air Pilots Walk Out Rob Willers January 30, 2006 World Air Holdings Inc. pilots have walked off the job after rejecting a final contract offer from the airline. World Air, owner of World Airways, provides transportation for the U.S. military and also flies cargo and charter flights. The airline... Continue Reading Posted at 9:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	USAir Reduces East Coast Fares Rob Willers January 30, 2006 As promised the new US Air is cutting their prices to compete heavily with the low cost carriers. The new US Air has slashed their east coast fares from their hubs in Charlotte and Philadelphia by nearly 50% in some... Continue Reading Posted at 8:57 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan27	Qantas to Nix Australian Airlines? Rob Willers January 27, 2006 It's International Night here at The Airline Hub. Qantas has done what most carriers couldn't do, especially in the US. They have successfully spun off a low-cost carrier. Jetstar Australia has been a huge winner for Qantas. They have invaded... Continue Reading Posted at 5:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Qantas' Most Profitable Route In Trouble? Rob Willers January 27, 2006 The board of directors at Qantas Airways Ltd., are starting to grow nervous after Air Canada's announcement to fly from LA to Sydney non-stop beginning next year. Qantas has been fighting to keep Singapore Air off the very profitable route,... Continue Reading Posted at 5:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is United Printing Their Own Money? Rob Willers January 27, 2006 How do you lose US$17 Billion?!? United Airlines, on Friday said it lost a jaw-dropping $17 billion in the fourth quarter on reorganization expenses and skyrocketing fuel prices. The number 2 U.S. airline, which is set to emerge from bankruptcy... Continue Reading Posted at 4:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan26	Air Canada to Join Non-Stop Trans-Pacific Route Rob Willers January 26, 2006 Air Canada today announced that as a result of new market opportunities presented by the recently expanded Open Skies Agreement for Canada and the United States, the airline will apply to Canadian and Australian authorities to commence daily Toronto- Los... Continue Reading Posted at 6:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How Do Airplanes Stop? Rob Willers January 26, 2006 I got a question the other day on how do airplanes actually stop. Well simply it's a combination of several things working together to slow down and then stop an aircraft. Most newer commercial airplanes have three ways to slow... Continue Reading Posted at 4:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan25	So Many Awards Rob Willers January 25, 2006 Score another win for United Airlines as they try and set themselves apart from the rest of the field as they exit bankrutcy protection next month. United won six best-of awards for its premium economy class, domestic first class, airport... Continue Reading Posted at 10:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan24	Courts, Pilots, Unions, Oh My! Rob Willers January 24, 2006 Northwest Airlines pilots said Tuesday they are working with the carrier to craft an agreement that would satisfy the union and meet the company's need to emerge from bankruptcy, but a union official warned that pilots would strike if a... Continue Reading Posted at 8:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Now You Can Have Your Dunkin Donuts Too Rob Willers January 24, 2006 JetBlue said today that it would begin serving Dunkin Donuts Coffee on their flights beginning 1 February 2006. Americans want better coffee on their flights, according to a recent survey by JetBlue and Dunkin Donuts. More than one-third of Americans... Continue Reading Posted at 9:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan23	DownUnder Fares on the Rise, Predictor for US Fares? Rob Willers January 23, 2006 The era of the absurdly cheap domestic airline ticket appears to be over at least in Australia. Signs have emerged that Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar have had one of their best Christmas periods and that airfares could be back... Continue Reading Posted at 8:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Will United Come Out Ready For Battle? Rob Willers January 23, 2006 With the announcement of the exit of United from bankruptcy protection in the near future, one has to ask themselves, has United done enough to come out strong? It depends on where you stand. If you are an avid United... Continue Reading Posted at 9:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New Year, New Season, New Routes Rob Willers January 23, 2006 Airlines are gearing up for the spring and summer travel seasons already by announcing new services. ATA which slashed services when they entered into bankruptcy protection said that they would be beginning service from Oakland to 3 Hawaiian destinations. They... Continue Reading Posted at 9:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan22	The Future of Airlines in the US, Part Three Rob Willers January 22, 2006 A hundred years ago no one imagined an industry based on air travel, but today it is nearly to the point in which air travel is an alternative form of mass transit. The airline industry of 5 years from now... Continue Reading Posted at 6:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan21	The Future of Airlines in the US, Part Two Rob Willers January 21, 2006 Continuing from part one....Delta Airlines is a tricky one. The airline lost more money than Northwest last year and has a higher debt load, yet some how they seem to be in better shape. The airline has slashed their smaller... Continue Reading Posted at 12:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan20	The Future of Airlines in the US, Part One Rob Willers January 20, 2006 What does 2006 have in store for the airlines? Will they all survive or will some of them go the way of Eastern and PanAm? Are the airlines looking at another year of staggering losses? What will the airlines look... Continue Reading Posted at 2:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan19	Sydney Airport Expects Many LCCs by 2008 Rob Willers January 19, 2006 The Macquarie-controlled Sydney Airport reckons Jetstar International won't be the only international low-cost carrier flying into Sydney within the next two yearsThe chief executive of Sydney Airport, Max Moore-Wilton, said yesterday he was confident several budget Asian carriers could soon... Continue Reading Posted at 9:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Alitalia Flight Attendants Stop Work for One Day Rob Willers January 19, 2006 If you are looking into heading to the Winter Olympics in just a few weeks, make sure to book your flights with insurance. Alitalia flight attendants are currently (Thursday 19 Jan 2006) holding a one day strike against the airline. ... Continue Reading Posted at 3:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan18	Frontier's Clever Ads Rob Willers January 18, 2006 Frontier Airlines, a Denver based airline know for adorning their aircraft tails with scenic pictures of wildlife, has come out with a new ad campagin. Flip the dolphin who flies from Denver to Chicago is demanding that his airplane be... Continue Reading Posted at 2:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	United, Star Alliance Take Top Honors Rob Willers January 18, 2006 United Airlines was rated best North American Airline with a frequent-flier program for the business traveler in a survey by Business Traveller USA. "What United has managed to do in the past year, particularly on domestic routes, has been no... Continue Reading Posted at 11:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan17	Is 2006 the Year of the Airlines? Rob Willers January 17, 2006 USAToday published a report today indicating that 2006 could be a turn around year for the airline industry. photo courtesty of aa.comFor the first time in more than a decade, all four of the airlines' key economic drivers 1. supply... Continue Reading Posted at 10:27 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	JetBlue Launches New Service with New Aircraft Rob Willers January 17, 2006 JetBlue Airways launches its nonstop flight between Washington, DC and Boston today with six daily roundtrips during the week and five roundtrips on weekends. The new nonstop service will be flown with JetBlue's new EMBRAER 190 100-seat aircraft, which features... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Significant Challenges" Result in Continental Losses Rob Willers January 17, 2006 Continental Airlines today (17 Jan. 2006) reported a fourth quarter 2005 net loss of $43 million, including a gain of $106 million related to the sale of Copa stock and other special charges of $21 million. Excluding these special items,... Continue Reading Posted at 9:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan16	The FAA Plans to Cut Funds for 1,200 New Controllers Rob Willers January 16, 2006 As a future ATC professional (Air Traffic Control), I am extremely upset by the newest press release from the National Air Traffic Control Association, NATCA. ------------------------------------------------------------The Federal Aviation Administration is considering shelving plans to hire 1,249 new air traffic controllers... Continue Reading Posted at 3:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Grand Forks Boarding Numbers Down, Other Regional Airports Up Rob Willers January 16, 2006 A bit of local news coming out of Grand Forks, ND is not painting such a pleasant picture for the international airport or Northwest Airlines. Over the past five years, as air travel boomed throughout North Dakota, it has largely... Continue Reading Posted at 3:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Worker Woes at NWA Rob Willers January 16, 2006 In a major labor development, the Northwest Airlines ground workers union said Saturday that members soon will vote on a concessionary contract, but that the offer incorporates several union proposals designed to minimize the negative effects on workers.The IAM, which... Continue Reading Posted at 11:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Virgin America Rocking the Boat Rob Willers January 16, 2006 Virgin America has yet to fly one single passenger and yet they are rocking the boat. Virgin America is currently applying to the Department of Transportation for certification to fly in America. "Strenuous objections to the DOT by Continental Airlines... Continue Reading Posted at 10:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan14	American Airlines Denies Military Leave Benefits Rob Willers January 14, 2006 The United States Department of Justice has filed a class-action lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming the carrier illegally denied benefits to pilots while they were serving in National Guard and reserve units. The Department of Justice said Thursday night (12... Continue Reading Posted at 10:23 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan13	Virgin America Finds A Home in SFO Rob Willers January 13, 2006 Virgin America, the new start up airline courtesty of billionaire Richard Branson announced Thursday that it signed a 10-year lease for its headquarters in an office building along Airport Boulevard. The airline, which needs federal approval, plans to create 1,500... Continue Reading Posted at 10:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	SFO Gets New Security Rob Willers January 13, 2006 A live test of e-Passports, that contain contactless chips with biographic and biometric information and the readers that are capable of reading these e-Passports, begins January 15, 2006 at Terminal G at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This test is... Continue Reading Posted at 10:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan12	Boeing Nearly Complete with 5000th 737 Rob Willers January 12, 2006 The Boeing company is celebrating a huge occasion this week as they complete their 5000th Boeing 737. Today Boeing begins the final assembly of the 5,000th 737 in their manufacturing facility in Renton, Wash. The airplane, a 737-700 destined for... Continue Reading Posted at 9:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Pilot Hiring Outlook for 2006 Rob Willers January 12, 2006 I was reading through AOPA’s Flight Training Magazine the other day and came across this 2006 Pilot Hiring estimates. For those pilots out there looking for work and those future pilots out there hoping to get right into the airline... Continue Reading Posted at 3:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan11	Controversy at United Over Bonuses Begins Rob Willers January 11, 2006 ////United Airlines has not left bankruptcy protection yet and the uneasiness between the unions and management has begun already. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Flight attendants at United Airlines are asking a court not to confirm the No. 2 U.S. carrier's plan to exit bankruptcy... Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	All About the Author Rob Willers January 11, 2006 I have the hardest time introducing myself to people. So welcome to my new blog. I'm Rob. Just a few things about myself. I am officially the youngest contributor here at KMM, but don't let that put you off, I... Continue Reading Posted at 7:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

Main | February 2006 »

Jan31	Spring Fares on SWA Rob Willers January 31, 2006 Know More: Southwest Airlines 2.0, Southwest Airlines Whether you agree with the concept of Southwest Airlines or not, you can not beat deals like this for your Spring Break plans, especially for students on a tight budget. ----------------------------------------------------- Now is the time to make your spring break travel plans with Southwest Airlines as it offers amazingly low fares. Southwest Airlines is offering southwest.com-only air fares as low as $49 one-way with a 21-day advance purchase. Fares range from $49 to $159 one-way and vary by destination and day of travel. To book these fares you must go to the website. "We are doing what we do best -- offering a dependable product with low fares and great Customer Service," said Kevin Krone, Southwest Airline's Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Distribution. "For more than 35 years, we have been giving Customers what they want -- an unforgettable Southwest experience." Fare sales include the Midwest, California, Northwest, Chicago Midway and Phoenix. Continue Reading Posted at 10:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan31	Customer Service is Key to Airline Success Rob Willers January 31, 2006 I have a strong conviction that the airline industry is more than just having planes, flying people from point to point and tossing them some mixed nuts and a coke midway throughout the flight. To run a successful airline you... Continue Reading Posted at 9:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Flight Attendants Protest Relaxed Security Rob Willers January 31, 2006 Airport Business has an excellent article on how flight attendants want to keep sharp objects off of planes and stored in the cargo holds if need be. "Altanta flight attendants at the nation's busiest airport protested Monday against the relaxing... Continue Reading Posted at 1:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan30	United Lacks Heart/Structure to Exit Bankruptcy Rob Willers January 30, 2006 I reported earlier whether United will make a successful bid at exiting bankruptcy and staying out of it. I also commented on their business plan. If you wanted a more in-depth anaylasis take a look at Joe Brancateilli's post on... Continue Reading Posted at 12:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	United Flight 93 Rob Willers January 30, 2006 Just over 4 years ago America had its worst day. Tonight everyone gets the chance to see the heros that were aboard United Airlines Flight 93. A&E is showing the events that happened aboard the aircraft. "In all, on that... Continue Reading Posted at 10:06 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	World Air Pilots Walk Out Rob Willers January 30, 2006 World Air Holdings Inc. pilots have walked off the job after rejecting a final contract offer from the airline. World Air, owner of World Airways, provides transportation for the U.S. military and also flies cargo and charter flights. The airline... Continue Reading Posted at 9:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	USAir Reduces East Coast Fares Rob Willers January 30, 2006 As promised the new US Air is cutting their prices to compete heavily with the low cost carriers. The new US Air has slashed their east coast fares from their hubs in Charlotte and Philadelphia by nearly 50% in some... Continue Reading Posted at 8:57 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan27	Qantas to Nix Australian Airlines? Rob Willers January 27, 2006 It's International Night here at The Airline Hub. Qantas has done what most carriers couldn't do, especially in the US. They have successfully spun off a low-cost carrier. Jetstar Australia has been a huge winner for Qantas. They have invaded... Continue Reading Posted at 5:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Qantas' Most Profitable Route In Trouble? Rob Willers January 27, 2006 The board of directors at Qantas Airways Ltd., are starting to grow nervous after Air Canada's announcement to fly from LA to Sydney non-stop beginning next year. Qantas has been fighting to keep Singapore Air off the very profitable route,... Continue Reading Posted at 5:36 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is United Printing Their Own Money? Rob Willers January 27, 2006 How do you lose US$17 Billion?!? United Airlines, on Friday said it lost a jaw-dropping $17 billion in the fourth quarter on reorganization expenses and skyrocketing fuel prices. The number 2 U.S. airline, which is set to emerge from bankruptcy... Continue Reading Posted at 4:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan26	Air Canada to Join Non-Stop Trans-Pacific Route Rob Willers January 26, 2006 Air Canada today announced that as a result of new market opportunities presented by the recently expanded Open Skies Agreement for Canada and the United States, the airline will apply to Canadian and Australian authorities to commence daily Toronto- Los... Continue Reading Posted at 6:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	How Do Airplanes Stop? Rob Willers January 26, 2006 I got a question the other day on how do airplanes actually stop. Well simply it's a combination of several things working together to slow down and then stop an aircraft. Most newer commercial airplanes have three ways to slow... Continue Reading Posted at 4:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan25	So Many Awards Rob Willers January 25, 2006 Score another win for United Airlines as they try and set themselves apart from the rest of the field as they exit bankrutcy protection next month. United won six best-of awards for its premium economy class, domestic first class, airport... Continue Reading Posted at 10:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan24	Courts, Pilots, Unions, Oh My! Rob Willers January 24, 2006 Northwest Airlines pilots said Tuesday they are working with the carrier to craft an agreement that would satisfy the union and meet the company's need to emerge from bankruptcy, but a union official warned that pilots would strike if a... Continue Reading Posted at 8:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Now You Can Have Your Dunkin Donuts Too Rob Willers January 24, 2006 JetBlue said today that it would begin serving Dunkin Donuts Coffee on their flights beginning 1 February 2006. Americans want better coffee on their flights, according to a recent survey by JetBlue and Dunkin Donuts. More than one-third of Americans... Continue Reading Posted at 9:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan23	DownUnder Fares on the Rise, Predictor for US Fares? Rob Willers January 23, 2006 The era of the absurdly cheap domestic airline ticket appears to be over at least in Australia. Signs have emerged that Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar have had one of their best Christmas periods and that airfares could be back... Continue Reading Posted at 8:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Will United Come Out Ready For Battle? Rob Willers January 23, 2006 With the announcement of the exit of United from bankruptcy protection in the near future, one has to ask themselves, has United done enough to come out strong? It depends on where you stand. If you are an avid United... Continue Reading Posted at 9:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	New Year, New Season, New Routes Rob Willers January 23, 2006 Airlines are gearing up for the spring and summer travel seasons already by announcing new services. ATA which slashed services when they entered into bankruptcy protection said that they would be beginning service from Oakland to 3 Hawaiian destinations. They... Continue Reading Posted at 9:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan22	The Future of Airlines in the US, Part Three Rob Willers January 22, 2006 A hundred years ago no one imagined an industry based on air travel, but today it is nearly to the point in which air travel is an alternative form of mass transit. The airline industry of 5 years from now... Continue Reading Posted at 6:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan21	The Future of Airlines in the US, Part Two Rob Willers January 21, 2006 Continuing from part one....Delta Airlines is a tricky one. The airline lost more money than Northwest last year and has a higher debt load, yet some how they seem to be in better shape. The airline has slashed their smaller... Continue Reading Posted at 12:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan20	The Future of Airlines in the US, Part One Rob Willers January 20, 2006 What does 2006 have in store for the airlines? Will they all survive or will some of them go the way of Eastern and PanAm? Are the airlines looking at another year of staggering losses? What will the airlines look... Continue Reading Posted at 2:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan19	Sydney Airport Expects Many LCCs by 2008 Rob Willers January 19, 2006 The Macquarie-controlled Sydney Airport reckons Jetstar International won't be the only international low-cost carrier flying into Sydney within the next two yearsThe chief executive of Sydney Airport, Max Moore-Wilton, said yesterday he was confident several budget Asian carriers could soon... Continue Reading Posted at 9:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Alitalia Flight Attendants Stop Work for One Day Rob Willers January 19, 2006 If you are looking into heading to the Winter Olympics in just a few weeks, make sure to book your flights with insurance. Alitalia flight attendants are currently (Thursday 19 Jan 2006) holding a one day strike against the airline. ... Continue Reading Posted at 3:38 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan18	Frontier's Clever Ads Rob Willers January 18, 2006 Frontier Airlines, a Denver based airline know for adorning their aircraft tails with scenic pictures of wildlife, has come out with a new ad campagin. Flip the dolphin who flies from Denver to Chicago is demanding that his airplane be... Continue Reading Posted at 2:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	United, Star Alliance Take Top Honors Rob Willers January 18, 2006 United Airlines was rated best North American Airline with a frequent-flier program for the business traveler in a survey by Business Traveller USA. "What United has managed to do in the past year, particularly on domestic routes, has been no... Continue Reading Posted at 11:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan17	Is 2006 the Year of the Airlines? Rob Willers January 17, 2006 USAToday published a report today indicating that 2006 could be a turn around year for the airline industry. photo courtesty of aa.comFor the first time in more than a decade, all four of the airlines' key economic drivers 1. supply... Continue Reading Posted at 10:27 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	JetBlue Launches New Service with New Aircraft Rob Willers January 17, 2006 JetBlue Airways launches its nonstop flight between Washington, DC and Boston today with six daily roundtrips during the week and five roundtrips on weekends. The new nonstop service will be flown with JetBlue's new EMBRAER 190 100-seat aircraft, which features... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	"Significant Challenges" Result in Continental Losses Rob Willers January 17, 2006 Continental Airlines today (17 Jan. 2006) reported a fourth quarter 2005 net loss of $43 million, including a gain of $106 million related to the sale of Copa stock and other special charges of $21 million. Excluding these special items,... Continue Reading Posted at 9:50 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan16	The FAA Plans to Cut Funds for 1,200 New Controllers Rob Willers January 16, 2006 As a future ATC professional (Air Traffic Control), I am extremely upset by the newest press release from the National Air Traffic Control Association, NATCA. ------------------------------------------------------------The Federal Aviation Administration is considering shelving plans to hire 1,249 new air traffic controllers... Continue Reading Posted at 3:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Grand Forks Boarding Numbers Down, Other Regional Airports Up Rob Willers January 16, 2006 A bit of local news coming out of Grand Forks, ND is not painting such a pleasant picture for the international airport or Northwest Airlines. Over the past five years, as air travel boomed throughout North Dakota, it has largely... Continue Reading Posted at 3:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Worker Woes at NWA Rob Willers January 16, 2006 In a major labor development, the Northwest Airlines ground workers union said Saturday that members soon will vote on a concessionary contract, but that the offer incorporates several union proposals designed to minimize the negative effects on workers.The IAM, which... Continue Reading Posted at 11:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Virgin America Rocking the Boat Rob Willers January 16, 2006 Virgin America has yet to fly one single passenger and yet they are rocking the boat. Virgin America is currently applying to the Department of Transportation for certification to fly in America. "Strenuous objections to the DOT by Continental Airlines... Continue Reading Posted at 10:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan14	American Airlines Denies Military Leave Benefits Rob Willers January 14, 2006 The United States Department of Justice has filed a class-action lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming the carrier illegally denied benefits to pilots while they were serving in National Guard and reserve units. The Department of Justice said Thursday night (12... Continue Reading Posted at 10:23 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan13	Virgin America Finds A Home in SFO Rob Willers January 13, 2006 Virgin America, the new start up airline courtesty of billionaire Richard Branson announced Thursday that it signed a 10-year lease for its headquarters in an office building along Airport Boulevard. The airline, which needs federal approval, plans to create 1,500... Continue Reading Posted at 10:29 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	SFO Gets New Security Rob Willers January 13, 2006 A live test of e-Passports, that contain contactless chips with biographic and biometric information and the readers that are capable of reading these e-Passports, begins January 15, 2006 at Terminal G at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This test is... Continue Reading Posted at 10:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan12	Boeing Nearly Complete with 5000th 737 Rob Willers January 12, 2006 The Boeing company is celebrating a huge occasion this week as they complete their 5000th Boeing 737. Today Boeing begins the final assembly of the 5,000th 737 in their manufacturing facility in Renton, Wash. The airplane, a 737-700 destined for... Continue Reading Posted at 9:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Pilot Hiring Outlook for 2006 Rob Willers January 12, 2006 I was reading through AOPA’s Flight Training Magazine the other day and came across this 2006 Pilot Hiring estimates. For those pilots out there looking for work and those future pilots out there hoping to get right into the airline... Continue Reading Posted at 3:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Jan11	Controversy at United Over Bonuses Begins Rob Willers January 11, 2006 ////United Airlines has not left bankruptcy protection yet and the uneasiness between the unions and management has begun already. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Flight attendants at United Airlines are asking a court not to confirm the No. 2 U.S. carrier's plan to exit bankruptcy... Continue Reading Posted at 8:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	All About the Author Rob Willers January 11, 2006 I have the hardest time introducing myself to people. So welcome to my new blog. I'm Rob. Just a few things about myself. I am officially the youngest contributor here at KMM, but don't let that put you off, I... Continue Reading Posted at 7:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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