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Apr30
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A very good day for Delta Air Lines as they emerge from bankruptcy protection after a 19 month restructuring. The restructuring left the airline leaner, tougher, and more able to deal with the market after shedding thousands of jobs, cutting wages, and ridding itself of high aircraft leases.  At 10.21am, the wire transfer was completed, repaying their creditors that gave the Atlanta based airline the money to operate in bankruptcy protection.
Delta Air Line's chief bankruptcy lawyer said, "This is an amazing day for an extraordinary company, which has reclaimed its heritage and has emerged from Chapter 11 as a fierce, determined and well-capitalized competitor." Now that Delta is out of bankruptcy, it may consider shedding Comair, their regional carrier which has struggled with complaints from passengers and horrible on-time arrivals. More news is expected later today as executives hold news conferences and unveil the new re-branding of the airline, which is likely to include a new livery. Related: Pinnacle Airlines Signs Deal with Delta to Begin Regional Services in Dec 2007. Salt Lake Tribune
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Apr28
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Some details are come out regarding the new tentative offer between Northwest Airlines and their flight attendants union. Under a new contract, if approved by the flight attendants, flight attendants would receive full pay when using sick leave instead of...
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AirTran Holdings Inc., (AAI) the parent company of AirTran Airway's offer to purchase Midwest Air received some hope after a New York hedge fund that has been buying shares said that the airline, Midwest, should entertain the AirTran offer. ...
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Apr25
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It looks like most airlines are posting some sort of first quarter profit, but the UAL Corp., (UAUA) the parent company of United Airlines seemed to cut the party short. United posted a first quarter net loss of $152...
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Apr24
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A bio-fuel Boeing 747 could be test launched in partnership with Virgin Atlantic next year. This comes amid Virgin Atlantic ordering 15 Boeing 787's at a list price of $2.8 billion dollars. The 787-9 burns around 27 percent less fuel...
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Having been granted a waiver from the Department of Transportation to begin ticket sales before the application is approved the nation's newest low cost carrier started selling $10 tickets at their website this morning. Ten seats on each Skybus...
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Apr21
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This Sunday (April 22, 2007) is Earth Day. Whether you agree with experts about the status of our home or not and whether you differ on how fast the process is taking place, this day gives everyone the opportunity...
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The nation’s largest low cost carrier is looking to add a few frills to their line up as the carrier investigates ways to boost revenues. Southwest Airlines (LUV) is exploring options on how to outfit some aircraft with Wi-Fi...
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Apr19
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It’s that time of the year, first quarter profit reports. It is looking like this might be a money making year for the airlines. The nation’s largest carrier, American Airlines, reported an $81 million dollar profit for the first...
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Apr18
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In a three month trail, Qantas Airways has announced they will allow domestic passengers to use their mobile phones in flight. Passengers will not know if their flight allows the usage before they board. But once on board passengers...
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Apr17
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Delta Air Lines will emerge from bankruptcy protection on April 30th, after unofficially receiving enough support from their creditors. More than 95 percent of ballots cast were in favor of the plan."We appreciate our creditors' strong vote of confidence in...
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Apr16
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The battle over the Atlantic route is heating up. Just the other day Zoom Airlines announced service from London Gatwick to New York’s JFK airport for as low as 129£ ($256 US). This is significantly lower than any fare...
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Apr11
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An ultra low cost long-haul airline providing service to the United States from Europe could only be envisioned by eccentric Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. Near the end of the decade O’Leary plans to have a fleet of 50 Airbus...
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Seat selection has become an important decision when purchasing an airline ticket. United Airlines offers more room in economy for a price unless you are a seasoned traveler. Northwest Airlines wants to give you an exit row seat for...
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Effective immediately, UAL Corp. (UAUA) the parent company of United Airlines will pass along a $10 million dollar rent increase at Los Angeles International Airport to passengers whose flight is outbound from LAX. "Passing along this surcharge to our customers...
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Apr 9
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An update to yesterday's story regarding Delta Air Line's new livery. Some pictures containing possible livery images have leaked out and an over all sense is that most people in the aviation world are not liking the new livery.Here is...
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Apr 8
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As Delta Air Lines prepares to exit from bankruptcy protection, the carrier has hinted at unveiling its third new paint scheme in just under 10 years. Though the airline has said very little on the new paint scheme, they acknowledge...
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Apr 6
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Compass Airlines has been given Federal Aviation Administration certification. The airline which will fly between Minneapolis and Washington D.C. will begin service in early May. Northwest expects Compass to add 10 new 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft this year and will...
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Apr 4
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A little bit of employee troubles could rock Virgin Blue. The airline is facing a threatened first ever strike. Both pilots and flight attendants have become upset with the airline. The pilots have said that negotiations have stalled over over...
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Apr 3
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"My family does need me," Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Director Kevin Dolliole said today in a press conference. After beginning in May, 2005, Dolliole oversaw the completion of $1 billion runway, led negotiations with airlines over leases, and focused...
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One of United Airlines' new dual Y shaped boarding jet bridges collasped on a plane last week. The jet bridge suffered a "major structural failure" as it was connecting to the rear door of a United plane. "We are currently...
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Apr 2
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The parent company of Airtran Airways, AirTran Holdings Inc., (AAI) continues to go after Midwest Air. Today AirTran raised their offer again to $15 a share, or $389 million dollars for the airline. AirTran is also trying to nominate three...
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