Dec. 9, 2010 at 1:18 p.m.
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By Reuters
Boeing Co. said it was still studying its delivery schedule for the 787 Dreamliner after a published report suggested deliveries of the carbon-composite plane could be put off until late June or July.
The French newspaper Les Echos reported on its Web site that Boeing could begin deliveries next summer, based on talks between Boeing and Air France-KLM. “We continue to assess our schedule and will announce a new schedule when that work is complete,” Boeing said in a statement Thursday. Get the full story »
Dec. 8, 2010 at 10:52 a.m.
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By Associated Press
United Continental Holdings Inc. said the combined traffic of both United and Continental airlines rose 4.8 percent in November.
The airlines, which are still operating as separate companies, said late Tuesday they flew paying passengers 16.15 billion miles last month, compared with 15.4 billion miles a year earlier. Get the full story »
Dec. 7, 2010 at 10:44 a.m.
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By Associated Press
The government says October was the first month when no airplanes were stuck on the ground for more than three hours.
It’s the first month without tarmac delays since the government started collected data in 2008. Get the full story »
Dec. 6, 2010 at 2:06 p.m.
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By Julie Johnsson
With another delay to Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner looming, United Airlines has postponed launching service from Houston to Auckland, New Zealand, the first North American flight slated to feature the ground-breaking jet
The new United had planned to launch those flights on Nov. 16, 2011, to be flown initially under the brand of merger partner Continental Airlines, said Julie King, spokeswoman for the Chicago-based carrier. But with uncertainty shrouding the 787’s commercial debut, the world’s largest airline decided to push back its New Zealand expansion effort to 2012. Get the full story »
Dec. 6, 2010 at 7:18 a.m.
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By Associated Press
A French court has ordered Continental Airlines Inc. to pay Air France SA more than $1.3 million in damages over the crash of a supersonic Concorde jet outside Paris a decade ago that killed 113 people. The court, in a lengthy verdict Monday, also found a Continental mechanic guilty of manslaughter.
The presiding judge confirmed that titanium debris dropped by a Continental DC-10 onto the runway at Charles de Gaulle airport before the Concorde took off was to blame for the crash. Investigators said debris gashed the Concorde’s tire, propelling bits of rubber into the fuel tanks and sparking a fire.
Dec. 1, 2010 at 2:40 p.m.
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By Reuters
Southwest Airlines Co said its pilots approved changes to their labor agreement allowing the addition of a bigger-capacity Boeing Co 737 plane that will enable the carrier to transport more passengers as it expands.
The traditional low-fare airline, which is planning to buy rival AirTran Holdings Inc to bolster its presence in U.S. East Coast cities, said it would now move to finalize talks with Boeing on substitutions of 737-800 models for 737-700s. It added it expects delivery of its first 737-800 in the first quarter of 2012. Get the full story »
Nov. 30, 2010 at 10:21 a.m.
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By Associated Press
Continental Airlines said Monday that it reached a labor contract with negotiators for about 7,000 union employees.
The fleet-service employees, represented by the Teamsters union, will hold a ratification vote in the coming weeks.
Terms were not disclosed. Get the full story »
Nov. 29, 2010 at 9:47 a.m.
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By Kathy Bergen
Premium-class service on Continental Airlines was ranked No. 1 for the third year in a row by frequent fliers surveyed by Zagat.com.
The airline is part of Chicago-based United Continental Holdings Inc. since its Oct. 1 merger with United Airlines.
Runners-up on premium-class service among major airlines were American, Delta, United and AirTran, in that order. Get the full story »
Nov. 24, 2010 at 3:58 p.m.
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By Julie Johnsson
United Airlines ignored frequent-flier pleas to “save the tulip” this summer as it rolled out a new brand and paint scheme. But the Saul Bass-designed U could live on, at least on one of United’s Boeing 757 jets.
To celebrate its 85th anniversary, United plans to repaint one of its jets in a classic scheme, known as the livery in the airline business. Among the options: The “tulip,” paired with 1970s-style orange, red and blue stripes, a look that adorned United’s jets through the 1990s. Get the full story »
Nov. 22, 2010 at 12:56 p.m.
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By Associated Press
An airline passenger under goes a full body scan at O'Hare Wednesday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
With the first U.S. holiday travel rush welling up, the White House said Monday the government will take into account the American public’s concerns and complaints as it evaluates rigid new airline boarding security checks.
President Barack Obama’s spokesman, Robert Gibbs, said the government is “desperately” trying to balance procedures that maximize security and minimize invasiveness. He says the Transportation Security Administration procedures will continue to evolve. Get the full story »
Nov. 19, 2010 at 9:56 a.m.
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By CNN
Air fares are up dramatically this holiday season — so there’s no point in waiting for last-minute deals because they’re not going to happen, experts say.
“You have a lot more pent-up travel demand chasing fewer seats,” said Rick Seaney, chief executive of Farecompare.com. “There’s just no incentive for airlines to lower fares.” Get the full story »
Nov. 18, 2010 at 4:26 p.m.
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By Dow Jones Newswires
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co.’s delays in readying its new 787 Dreamliner jumbo jet for delivery have been giving competitors an advantage, an executive for rival Airbus said Thursday.
“It’s true that all the delays with the 787 have helped us,” Airbus Senior Vice President for Latin America Rafael Alonso told reporters on the sidelines of an airline forum, noting the Airbus A330 as the main beneficiary. “In the case of the 787, we think their problems aren’t resolved yet, we don’t know how it’s going to continue developing.” Get the full story »
Nov. 18, 2010 at 2:29 p.m.
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Bloomberg News | A vote to approve contract changes Thursday by Southwest flight attendants has cleared the way for the airline to start flying larger737 jets on popular routes.
Nov. 17, 2010 at 2:01 p.m.
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By Reuters
U.S. airlines are projected to post $4 billion in profits for 2010, the chairman of the newly formed United Continental Holdings said Wednesday.
Speaking to an industry group in Washington, D.C., Glenn Tilton said the United Continental balance sheet needs a ”tremendous amount of deleveraging” and that it may be time to focus on making balance sheets more resilient.
The carrier has about $9 billion in cash. Get the full story »
Nov. 17, 2010 at 1:35 p.m.
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By Wailin Wong
American Airlines will be hosting happy hour on certain flights during the month of December.
The company said Wednesday it will be selling cocktails, beer and wine for $5 on domestic, Canada, Caribbean and Mexico flights scheduled to depart between 5 p.m. and 5:59 p.m. The $5 price represents a discount of $1 on beer and $2 on liquor and wine. Passengers on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection flights can take advantage of the promotion, which lasts the duration of the flight.
There was no mention of peanuts. Get the full story »
