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Spirit Airlines to charge $45 for carry-on luggage CNNMoney Share     Spirit Airlines will soon be the first of the major U.S. airlines to charge passengers to carry on their luggage. Beginning in August, the carrier will slap on an additional fee of up to $45 for any bags placed in overhead bins, the carrier said this week. More Global air cargo surges 26.5 percent The Journal of Commerce Share
Global air cargo traffic surged 26.5 percent in February from a year ago, and North American and Asian carriers booked even stronger growth, the International Air Transport Association said. Cargo traffic, which outpaced a 9.5 percent rise in February passenger numbers, must increase a further 3 percent to recover to pre-crisis levels, IATA said in its latest monthly traffic report. More New York airports account for 41 of 50 most-delayed flights Bloomberg via BusinessWeek Share
The figures offer the first full-year glimpse at delays on individual routes in the biggest U.S. aviation market and the ripple effect across the nation. The statistics agency ranked almost 3,400 flights based on how often they arrived late, which is defined as 15 minutes or more beyond schedule. More Airline screening plan wins tentative praise The New York Times Share
Aviation security experts and industry officials said that new screening protocols for air passengers coming to the United States were a marked improvement over an emergency plan that has required extra screening of every passenger from 14 countries since the attempted bombing of an airliner on Christmas Day. More SFO bucks national trend again, gains passengers thanks to cheap flights The San Mateo County Times via The Silicon Valley Mercury News Share
While airports across the nation are losing passengers by the planeful, San Francisco International is gaining business by taking advantage of cheaper flights. SFO had 18.4 million passengers in 2009, 330,000 more than in 2008. It was the sixth straight year more people went through the airport, according to federal statistics. SFO's traffic rose two percent from 18.1 million travelers in 2008, and has grown by 31 percent since 2003, when it had 14.1 million passengers. More IBM, FAA team up to tackle severe security risks to flight data The Hill Share
The Federal Aviation Administration and IBM will partner up over the coming months to research a cybersecurity system best equipped to safeguard the agency's vulnerable flight data. IBM officials described the program in a release as a way to help the federal agency battle back constant attempts to hamper its networks with viruses, computer bots and other malware, while assisting FAA administrators in preventing and catching those online offenders. More Volo Aviation links up with aircraft service provider Duncan Aviation CharterX Share
Volo Aviation is pleased to announce it has signed a memorandum of understanding with aircraft service provider Duncan Aviation. As part of this agreement, Duncan Aviation will open a satellite avionics repair station located within Volo's newest FBO at Bridgeport, Connecticut. The agreement allows for Volo and Duncan Aviation to jointly provide aircraft maintenance, inspection, and avionics installation services, utilizing infrastructure from both companies to deliver a quality end product to the client. More Unanswered questions about Obama's TSA nominee ABC News Share
Officials on Capitol Hill said they remained baffled by the abrupt implosion of President Obama's second pick to oversee the nation's transportation security, and are wondering why the nomination was pulled before they could get a clear explanation about a questionable $100 million contract that went to retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert Harding. More TSA says you can probably leave your IPad in your bag PC World Share
The Transportation Security Administration announced that travelers can generally leave their iPads snugly in their carry-on baggage when going through airport security lines. Normally, of course, fliers are required to remove laptops, DVD players, and the like, placing those electronics in individual bins so that screeners can evaluate them more easily. More US Airways returns to Baton Rouge after seven-year hiatus; airport still wants low-cost carrier USA TODAY Share
On June 24, US Airways will add nonstop service to Baton Rouge, La., from its hub in Charlotte, N.C. US Airways Express affiliate PSA Airlines will fly three daily round-trip flights on the route using 50-seat Canadair CRJ-200 regional jets. In a press release, US Airways says Baton Rouge customers will be able to connect 128 domestic and international destinations through Charlotte. More |
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