Latest Press Release on airlines

American Airlines Reports October Traffic
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 4 -- American Airlines reported an October load factor of 83.1 percent, an increase of 4.0 points versus the same period last year. Traffic decreased 2.6 percent and capacity decreased 7.3 percent year over year. Domestic tra...

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Pinnacle Airlines Corp. Announces 2009 Third Quarter Earnings
MEMPHIS, TN -- 11/03/09 -- Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (NASDAQ: PNCL) (the "Company") today reported third quarter 2009 net income of $11.4 million and fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.62. Excluding a gain related to the sale of the Comp..

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Air Transport Association Reports Second Consecutive Quarter of Airline Cost Declines
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines, today released its quarterly Airline Cost Index, incorporating data through the second quarter of 2009. Th...

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Hawaiian Airlines Reports October Traffic Statistics
HONOLULU, Nov. 5 -- Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: HA), today announced its systemwide traffic statistics for October and year-to-date. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040827/LAF044LOGO)

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Air Transport Association Statement on USDA Withdrawal of Inspection Fee Increase
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today applauded a decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to with...

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Mesa Air Group, Inc. Announces Update on CRJ-200s Operating at United Airlines
PHOENIX, Nov. 6 -- MESA AIR GROUP, INC. (Nasdaq: MESA) today announced that the timeframe for United Airlines to exercise its renewal rights with respect to extending Mesa's operation of 26 CRJ-200 aircraft under its code-share agreement with United Airlines h...

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Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. Releases October Performance Data
MEMPHIS, TN -- 11/06/09 -- Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (NASDAQ: PNCL) today released capacity and operational results for its Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. subsidiary for October 2009. October..

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Colgan Air, Inc. Releases October Performance Data
MEMPHIS, TN -- 11/06/09 -- Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (NASDAQ: PNCL) today released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air, Inc. subsidiary for October 2009. October 2009 Per..

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Continental Airlines' First Aircraft With Flat-Bed BusinessFirst Seats Takes to the Skies
HOUSTON, Nov. 2 -- Continental Airlines' (NYSE: CAL) first aircraft with new flat-bed BusinessFirst seats took to the skies Sunday, operating as f...

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Members of Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association Vote to Ratify New Contract With Company
After addressing issues from earlier contract rejection, pilots vote in favor by 87.5 percent DALLAS, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Today the pilots of Southwest Airlines officially voted to ratify a new five-year contract with Southwest Airlines. The new contract bec...

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Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association Ratifies Tentative Agreement With the Airline
DALLAS, Nov. 2 -- Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce that its Pilots represented by the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA), voted to ratify the tentative, five-year contract both parties reached last month. The new contract is active through...

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Touchdown in Milwaukee! Southwest Airlines Adds 35th State, 68th City, and Brings Legendary Customer Service to Wisconsin Travelers
DALLAS, Nov. 2 -- It's On, Wisconsin! Southwest Airlines officially kicked off the carrier's service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport at a news conference this morning...

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Sun Country Airlines Flies War Vets to D.C. to See Memorials
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Sun Country Airlines (www.suncountry.com) has partnered with Honor F

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Plan Ahead to Save During Midwest Airlines’ Winter Wonder Sale
MILWAUKEE - Midwest Airlines is offering sale fares for travel Nov. 11, 2009 through May 26, 2010. Purchase Sunday, Nov. 1 through midnight, Central time, Tuesday, Nov. 10 and at least 10 days in advance of travel. Sale fares are available to and from the airline&rsquo

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United to Introduce Three New Countries to Global Network
CHICAGO, Nov. 5 -- United Airlines announced today the airline will inaugurate its first-ever service to Africa in 2010, with one daily, same-plane service from Washington to Accra, Ghana, and Lagos, Nigeria. The airline also will extend its existing daily...

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Allied Pilots Association Applauds Delay in Ruling on American Airlines’ Application for Antitrust Immunity
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,500 pilots of American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), voiced its support for the delay in the issuance of a final ruling by the Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding American Airlines&rsqu

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Seatbelt Airbags Provide Improved Safety for Aircraft Passengers Today & Automobile Passengers Next Year
PHOENIX - Seatbelt airbags are making headlines: yesterday Ford Motor Co. announced it plans to introduce seatbelt airbags in the back seat of the 2011 Ford Explorer. Last week, a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation took effect that is prompting many airlines to install

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New Economic Study Reveals $6.3 Billion Contribution to New York/New Jersey Region by Continental Airlines
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today released an economic impact study by NERA Economic Consulting (NERA) describing the airline's impact on the New York/New Jersey region coinciding with Continental's 30th anniversary of service to t...

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American Airlines Moves Up Launch Date for New Service to China
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 4 -- American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, will begin its new service from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport on April 26, 2010. The first return flight fr...

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SkyWest Airlines and AirTran Airways Forge Groundbreaking New Partnership
Partnership Increases Frequencies and Destinations from General Mitchell International Airport SAINT GEORGE, Utah, Nov. 4 -- SkyWest Airlines, Inc. a subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYW), and AirTran Airways, a subsidi...

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American Airlines Announces the 'Find Yourself Up in the Air' Online Auction and Sweepstakes to Celebrate the Upcoming Paramount Pictures Film, 'Up in the Air'
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 4 -- American Airlines has introduced a unique online auction to celebrate the new Paramount Pictures film, "Up in the Air," from Oscar®-nominated director Jason Reitman and starring Oscar winner George Clooney. The film ...

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CAL, DAL, ALK are the Best Airline Stocks on NYSE as Reported by LiquidTycoon
(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 07, 2009 ) Continental Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:CAL) soars 8.77% to $12.77 on over 11.53 million shares after Crude-oil futures were down 2% to about $78 a barrel in electronic trading. The stock reached an intraday high and an i..

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Go Airport Express Offers Money-Saving Tips For Holiday Travel
While the airlines may be offering special incentives, like Southwest's end of October $25 fare sale, travelers are not likely to find that kind of deal closer to Thanksgiving or Christmas. The travel experts at GO Airport Express are advising travelers to buy earlier and shop smarter to sav...

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OAG Launches Cargo Portal Thailand
BANGKOK and MIAMI, Nov. 4 -- OAG Cargo announced today the launch of the OAG Cargo airfreight portal for forwarders and airlines in Thailand through an expansion of its partnership with Trade & Logistics Siam Ltd. The launch of the new portal within the Thai m...

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The Sky Steward Earns Fans by Giving a Voice to Travelers and Airline Employees
MIAMI, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- He's taking on airlines with frank advocacy for travelers and airline employees alike, even risking his own employment at a "mAAjor U.S. airline" - but that's all in a day's work for veteran purser Gailen David, also known as The Sky Steward. Davi...

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