Fixing a number to AA’s woes
How much did all those canceled flights cost American Airlines? Its customers? Other businesses?
Denver may be Frontier’s last stand
The survival of Frontier Airlines may depend largely on whether or not it can fend off competitors United Airlines and Southwest Airlines in Denver.
Carnival to bump fuel fee
Carnival will increase its fuel surcharge to $7 per day. The maximum charge will jump from $70 to $98 per passenger.
Update: AA cancels more than 1,000 flights
American Airlines canceled more than one-third of its schedule Wednesday — more than 1,000 flights — to inspect wiring on some of its jets. The airline canceled 460 flights Tuesday.
New NYC airspace chief named
The Federal Aviation Administration named Marie Kennington-Gardiner as director of the FAA’s New York Integration Office — a new position created to eliminate the chronic delays at the area’s three major airports.
Boeing delays 787… again
Boeing said Wednesday that delivery of its 787 Dreamliner is now 15 months behind schedule.
Which airline will be next to go?
Three airlines went out of business in one week and Champion Air will call in quits at the end of May. Experts believe most major airlines will survive.
Calif. bill to address cruise crime
A state senator in California is proposing a bill to stiffen law enforcement on cruise ships sailing the state’s waterways.
Could Skybus make a comeback?
John Weikle, founder of Skybus Airlines, says he is working on a plan to revive the bankrupt carrier. What makes Weikle think he can do it?