Delta, NWA court employees

Jon Surmacz · April 30, 2008

In a move to get the nod of regulators and shareholders, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines are extending travel privileges to employees.

 

Gun restrictions under review

Jon Surmacz · April 30, 2008

Gun advocates have lobbied Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to review the ban against bringing loaded weapons into national parks and wildlife areas.

 

TSA tackles lines in Atlanta

Jon Surmacz · April 30, 2008

The Transportation Security Administration’s own Kip Hawley will visit Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to help security teams there shorten security lines.

 

BA adds fuel surcharge

Jon Surmacz · April 29, 2008

The fuel surcharge merry-go-round continues. Next up, British Airways which announced today that fares on long-haul flights, those to destinations outside of Europe, will increase by $40 to $60 per round trip.

 

Hotels testing new features

Jon Surmacz · April 29, 2008

Where can you find a waterproof mattress and wireless electricity? In the X-room, a test guest room at the Courtyard by Marriott in Newark, Del.

 

All-business-class still alive

Jon Surmacz · April 29, 2008

Even though Eos Airlines and MaxJet Airways have gone under, the all-business-class model still has legs as Silverjet, l’Avion and Lufthansa are out to prove.

 

San Diego beaches reopen

Jon Surmacz · April 29, 2008

Beaches in San Diego have reopened after authorities suspended shark warnings following a fatal attack 150 yards offshore.

 

United talks with US Airways

Jon Surmacz · April 29, 2008

United Airlines, apparently desperate for a merger partner, is now talking with US Airways.

 

Delta raises fares

Jon Surmacz · April 29, 2008

Delta Air Lines announced Monday that it would increase domestic fares between $10 and $40 per round trip.

 

American next to charge for bags

Jon Surmacz · April 28, 2008

American Airlines, following the lead of others, announced Monday it would charge passengers $25 for checking a second bag.