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Jul31
JetBlue Airways is the Official Airline of 'Springfield'

Simpson mania has hit the world and it has hit JetBlue Airways.  JetBlue Airways has become the official airline of Springfield, the fictional town that the Simpson’s family lives in.  The airline even named an aircraft “Woo Hoo JetBlue” in honor of the family including an image of Homer along with a permanent logo of its new Springfield status 

This special with the Simpsons coincides with JetBlue’s 15 day fall sale going on now.  Fares include specials as low as $139 one way from New York to California.

JetBlue has decked out their website in Simpson attire, including Homer on the main page and C. Montgomery Burns taking over David Neeleman's Log. 

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Jul30
Alaska Airlines is Aggressively Hiring Spanish Speakers
Alaska Air Group Inc., (ALK) the parent company of Alaska Airlines is hiring but only if you speak Spanish.  The predominately west coast carrier is looking to expand their west coast and Mexican destinations.  The carrier is aggressively recruiting... Continue Reading
AirTran Airways Keeps Expanding
Just three months after adding St. Louis to their line up of growing cities, AirTran Airways is expanding their operations in the gateway city.  On early strong demand, AirTran Airways will add Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport starting November 15th.  AirTran spokesman,... Continue Reading
How the Timeshare Industry and SellMyTimeshareNOW.com Benefit Air Travel
Waiting at the end of much airline travel is a welcome timeshare property for the traveler. A recent press release describes how the timeshare industry has grown by 16% in the last year, providing vacationers with even more reasons... Continue Reading
Jul28
Skybus Applies for International Routes; Helps Boost Numbers at Port Columbus Airport
Just over two months ago, Skybus launched out of Columbus, Ohio.  Today the airline that only has 5 Airbus aircraft is serving 11 destinations and has helped spur a record number of passengers using Port Columbus Airport.  Port Columbus... Continue Reading
Takeover Bid Weighs on Midwest Air's 2nd Quarter Profit
The struggle to keep the hostile takeover bid from taking place is weighing on Midwest Air.  The airline announced the other day that their second quarter profit fell nearly 50 percent from last year despite a 10 percent gain... Continue Reading
Jul25
V Australia to Launch in Late 2008 on Trans-Pacific Route
The Roos got company on their Australia-US route.  Australia’s Virgin Blue has finally named their long-haul international airline.  V Australia’s launch aircraft will be a Boeing 777-300ER named "Didgeree Blue.”  The branding was designed to keep the airline in... Continue Reading
NWA Reduces Schedule to Help Lessen Cancellations
Northwest Airlines (NWA) is facing more issues with pilot shortages.  The airline is facing their second wave of cancellations and delays due to a lack of pilots near the end of the month.  Last month, the airline cancelled 1,000... Continue Reading
American Airline's Executives Could Get Another Stock Bonus
The pilot’s union at American Airlines (AMR) has to be fuming.  The board at American has approved another round of stock bonuses to executives in 2010.  The stock bonuses are based on several key factors between 2007 and 2009... Continue Reading
Jul24
United Airlines Upgrades International Business
One of the late comers to the business class upgrades, United Airlines will begin upgrading their business class on all international flights with a host of technology and improved sleeping accommodations.  United will add iPod adapters and wide screen... Continue Reading
Virgin America and Dish Network Unveil TV Lineup
More news from the Virgin America front.  The airline in partnership with EchoStar Communications Corporation the parent company of Dish Network, introduced their 18 channel programming package.  Some of the popular channels include:  CNBC, A&E, BET, CNN, The Discovery Channel,... Continue Reading
Jul23
The "Roo" Gets Face Lift
The "Flying Kangaroo" is sticking around at Qantas.  The Australian airline will unveil its newer tail logo tomorrow.  The newer design denotes a pointer nose, a less pronounced chest and a larger tail.  The original symbol was adapted from the... Continue Reading
Jul19
Virgin America Starts Selling Tickets; Watch Out JFK, LAX, IAD, LAS
The big carriers like United, American and US Airways have to be running around like crazy today.  Virgin America launched their ticket sales today.  Virgin America will start Aug. 8 with two daily nonstop flights between San Francisco International... Continue Reading
Jul18
Senator Says FAA Chief Should Get the Ax.
Apparently I am not the only one that thinks the current FAA chief should get the ax.  Sen. Charles Schumer (D) has publicly blamed the FAA chief, Marion Blakey, over massive delays in the northeast that have cascaded throughout... Continue Reading
Virgin Blue Lands New HQ in Brisbane; Takes Home Top Honors
Australia's Virgin Blue Airlines has landed a new campus-style headquarters in Queensland.  Virgin Blue will relocate from its current offices in Fortitude Valley to their new headquarters in 2008 when the project is expected to be completed.  The $61 million... Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines 2nd Quarter Results Slump; Offers Buyout to Employees
Southwest Airlines (LUV) posted a lower 2nd quarter result compared to last year as fuel prices continue to weigh on the airline.  Southwest Airlines has scaled back expansion plans due to tougher markets and higher fuel costs.  The airline... Continue Reading
Jul17
TAM Airlines A320 Skids Off Runway and Crashes
BREAKING NEWSA TAM airline Airbus A320 skidded off a runway at Sao Paulo's Congonhas Airport.  All 176 people on board are feared dead.   Witnesses said the plane skidded across a major road at rush hour in South America's biggest... Continue Reading
China Route Bids Heat Up
The race for China is heating up.  Of the major carriers American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and US Airways are all seeking a route from the United States to China starting later this year or in early... Continue Reading
American Airlines Scales Back Love Field Flights for Some; Others Get Additions
AMR Corp. (AMR) the parent company of American Airlines will scale back some operations out of Love Field but expand others.  American will end their service from St. Louis and San Antonio to Dallas Love Field after a year... Continue Reading
Jul15
Passengers Aboard Flight to Australia Exposed to Polio Patient
A 22-year-old Pakistani man was diagnosed with Polio after returning to Australia from a holiday in Pakistan.  Now the Australian government is searching for passengers on the plane he was on.  Thai Airlines flight TG999 from Bangkok arrived in... Continue Reading
Jul14
American Airlines to Roll Out 'Green' Marketing Plan in August
The Silver Bullet is going Green.  Well at least the airline that operates the world’s largest fleet of MD-80’s is going green.  American Airlines will unveil marketing plans towards a more environmentally friendly airline in August.  In recent months... Continue Reading
Chile's LAN Airlines SA Invests in Boeing for Long-Haul Fleet
The largest investment in their fleet and Chile’s LAN Airlines SA has chosen Boeing to fill that order.  LAN Airlines SA placed an order for 26 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and will lease an additional six from companies for... Continue Reading
Jul12
Northwest and Southwest Airlines Offer PayPal Options
In late June, Northwest Airlines announced that they would allow customers to pay for tickets using their paypal accounts.  “Adding PayPal as a payment option on nwa.com gives customers more flexibility when paying for their next trip,” said Al... Continue Reading
Could the Open Skies Agreement De-rail?
The United Kingdom is not happy with the way the open skies agreement is progressing.  They are so dissatisfied that they might even derail the second stage if certain conditions are not met.  The UK wants to see a... Continue Reading
Virgin America is One Step Closer to Flying; Can Start Selling Tickets within Weeks
Virgin America is one step closer to flying.  The airline received approval from the Department of Transporation to start selling tickets for their first flight sometime in August.  Current VA CEO Fred Reid said, "We're eager to bring this exciting... Continue Reading
Jul10
Air Tahiti Nui Suspends Staff Amid Drug Investigation
Air Tahiti Nui, the airline serving Tahiti from the United States, Australia and Japan, has suspended nearly 20 percent of their workforce amid a police investigation involving drug smuggling from the United States.  At the center of the investigation, 30... Continue Reading
Jul 9
Tiger Airways and Jetstar Face Off in Airfare War
The airfare war has started in Queensland, Australia.  The battle royale between new comer Tiger Airways and Qantas’ low cost carrier Jetstar has sparked fares as low as $1 one way between certain locations.  The low cost market in... Continue Reading
Jul 7
Boeing Set to Unveil 787-8 Dreamliner Live on 7/8/07
Twelve years after Boeing delivered their first 777 aircraft to United Airlines, the world has waited patiently for their newest aircraft.  That day has finally come for Boeing, their customers, and their fans.  The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner will be... Continue Reading
Jul 5
American Airlines Upgrades London Service
American Airlines (AMR) wasted no time upgrading their services to Europe after the open skies agreement was signed.  American announced that their Dallas/ Fort Worth hub will get service to London’s Heathrow Airport, alongside London’s Gatwick Airport.  Also AA... Continue Reading
Happy Birthday Frontier Airlines
Happy Birthday Frontier Airlines!  The airline that began in 1994 with just over half a million dollars and under 200 employees turned 13 years old today and most recently earned “major” carrier status from the Department of Transportation.   ... Continue Reading
Jul 3
Virgin Blue Steps Up Pressure on Number of Flights to US
Australia’s Virgin Blue is stepping up pressure to add flights to the US by next November.  Virgin Blue is formally asking the Australian Government to renegotiate its US air transport treaty by allowing them to fly 10 weekly flights... Continue Reading
Frontier Airlines Releases Names of First 4 Lynx Cities
Frontier Airlines (FRNT) named 4 cities that will receive Lynx service later this year.  Frontier’s new Q400 turboprop planes will begin daily non-stop service between Denver and Sioux City, Iowa; Rapid City, S.D.; and Wichita, Kan.  Frontier will also... Continue Reading
United Strikes Out in Customer Service Again; Facing Wrath of AOPA
Another swing and another miss for United and their lackluster customer service.  The airline’s customer service has been in a tailspin the last few years after staffing cut backs and various other points have cost the airline dearly.  The... Continue Reading

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