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Airlines play up improvements in on-time performance The Wall Street Journal Share    
Several airlines grabbed bragging rights for their on-time performances for all of 2009 after the government released its Air Travel Consumer Report for December. But some conveniently ignored rivals with better punctuality records in a classic game of statistical slicing and dicing. More Four major U.S. airlines seek new Japan service Reuters Share
Delta Air Lines, the world's biggest airline, and three other U.S. carriers sought permission from regulators to boost its Asia service with flights to Tokyo's Haneda airport. Applications to the U.S. Transportation Department to gain authority for up to four daily flights were also filed by United Airlines; American Airlines; and Continental Airlines Inc. More A year after fatal regional airline crash, claims of safety progress questioned Los Angeles Times Share
For months, FAA chief Randy Babbitt has been talking up the safety initiatives his agency launched after a regional airliner crashed near Buffalo, N.Y., a year ago, killing 50 people. He says he's "very pleased with the progress." But much of that progress is more illusion than reality. Despite Babbitt's claims, the Federal Aviation Administration has failed on key fronts to require improved airline safety. More Air Canada hopes to 'fortify' Toronto hub with push into the U.S. USA Today Share
Air Canada announced a major U.S. expansion, unveiling plans to add seven routes to American cities from its hub at Toronto Pearson International. Air Canada's south-of-the border growth kicks off April 6, when it launches daily service to John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif. More Allegiant Air adds Orlando-West Virginia service Orlando Business Journal Share
Allegiant Air LLC began nonstop service from Huntington, W.Va., to Orlando International Airport. Allegiant previously offered nonstop service to Orlando via Orlando Sanford International Airport. The flights operate four times weekly between Tri-State Airport and Orlando International Airport with service on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Flights depart Huntington at 10:35 a.m., arriving in Orlando at 12:30 p.m. Flights depart Orlando at 8 a.m., arriving in Huntington at 9:55 a.m. More Atlas Air and Rock-It Cargo to support Summer 2010 Metallica tour across South and Latin Americas The Wall Street Journal Share
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of global air cargo assets and outsourced aircraft operating services, announced that its Atlas Air, Inc. operating unit has signed an agreement with its longtime customer, Rock-It Cargo, to support the upcoming tour dates of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and globally renowned, rock band Metallica. More Atlas Air raises 4Q earnings projection Business Week Share
Air freight company Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. said its fourth-quarter profit will be higher than it previously expected due in part to stronger demand during its peak season. It said it expects fourth-quarter net income to exceed $26.5 million, or $1.10 per share. The company had previously said it expected earnings of more than $18 million, or 74 cents a share. More Sun Country moves in on Hobbit's cruise customers Minneapolis Star Tribune Share
Sun Country Airlines is filling the void left by the closing of Hobbit Travel. The airline said that its new division, Sun Country Vacations, will sell cruise and other travel packages, allowing passengers to book airfare, hotel or cruise ship and rental cars under one umbrella. More World Airways to help Asiana add capacity to transpacific routes Logistics Management Share
World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings, Inc., has signed an agreement with Asiana Airlines to operate one Boeing 747-400 aircraft on a full-time basis for air cargo service beginning Feb. 23 through the remainder of 2010. Asiana Airlines, a South Korea-based international airline, offers passenger and cargo operations to more than 20 countries and operates a fleet of eight wide-body freighters around the world. More |
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