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American Eagle Airlines Launches Service From Los Angeles to Santa Fe, N.M.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 19 -- American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today launched service to New Mexico's capital with a daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF). This new ser...

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United Airline Flight Attendants Honor Picket Line at American
Union Members to Stand Together in Mock Strike at American Airlines CHICAGO, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines flight attendant members of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA) will join members of the Association of Professional ...

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Reportlinker Adds Airlines - A World Market Analysis
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Airlines - A World Market Analysis

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United Airlines Introduces Murad Skincare Products in Amenity Kits
CHICAGO - United Airlines has announced that it will help customers seated in United First and United Business arrive to their destinations feeling refreshed and reinvigorated by distributing amenity kits containing Murad skincare products. Customers seated in United B

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China Eastern Airlines and Alibaba Group Form Strategic Alliance in E-Commerce
SHANGHAI - China Eastern Airlines, a leading carrier in China, has formed a strategic alliance with Alibaba Group’s Alipay and Taobao subsidiaries to expand China Eastern’s capability to serve more customers through e-commerce. Under the alliance, Alipay will provide online payme

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European Courts Grant Historic New Law for Airline Passengers Rights: Will U.S. Ever Follow?
NAPA, Calif., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Flyersrights.org and its President, Kate Hanni, applaud the decision handed down in a European court today which will require airlines in the European Union to compensate victims of mass delays for which they are responsible. Those who are fo...

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American Airlines Launches Wi-Fi Widget to Allow Travelers to Find Wi-Fi Equipped Flights
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 19 -- American Airlines, the first U.S. airline to launch Gogo Inflight Internet, is launching its new Wi-Fi Widget that enables customers to identify Wi-Fi equipped flights 24 hours prior to departure. Customers can visi...

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Continental Airlines Announces Daily Nonstop Service Between New York and Munich
HOUSTON, Nov. 19 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that it will launch daily nonstop service between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International A...

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American Eagle Airlines Launches Nonstop Jet Service Between Charleston, S.C., and Miami International Airport
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 19 -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today began nonstop jet service between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Miami International Airport (MIA), operating the service with 50-seat Emb...

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American Eagle Airlines Launches Nonstop Jet Service Between Knoxville, Tenn., and Miami
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 19 -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today began nonstop jet service between McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, Tenn., and Miami International Airport (MIA), operating the service with 50-sea...

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American Eagle Airlines Launches Service to Five New Destinations From Miami International Airport
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 19 -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today began nonstop jet service from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charleston, S.C. and Knoxville, Tenn., as well as to Eleuthera and Treasure Cay in the...

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Datalex Travel Distribution Platform Winner of World Travel Award 2009
DUBLIN, Ireland - Datalex, a global leader in travel distribution software for airlines and travel agencies was awarded “World’s Leading Booking Engine Technology Provider” at the 16th World Travel Awards 2009, voted by travel distribution professionals worldwide.

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Fitch Affirms 1 and Downgrades 3 Classes from Continental-backed EETCs
CHICAGO - Fitch Ratings has taken various rating actions on the following classes of Continental Airlines (Continental) Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate (EETC) transactions as detailed below: Aircraft Indebtedness Repackaging (AIR) Trust 1998-1 --Cl

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Boeing Delivers First 777 to Philippine Airlines
EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 18 -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) to U.S.-based leasing company GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and its customer, Philippine Airlines (PAL). The new airplane is the first 777 to join PAL'...

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Mayday Air Jamaica Takes Stand Against Spirit Airlines' Bid to Purchase Air Jamaica
MIAMI, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A former president of the Jamaica Airline Pilots Association (JALPA) has sent an open letter to Spirit Airlines, asking the low-cost carrier to drop its bid to purchase Air Jamaica and disclose the purchase price to the current and former Air Jamaica emplo...

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Compass Airlines Flight Attendants Join AFA-CWA
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A strong majority of flight attendants at Compass Airlines today voted to join the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA). The election vote, conducted by the National Mediation Board (NMB), showed that 194 flight attendants ...

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American Airlines Offers Family-Friendly Tips for Holiday Travel
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 18 -- Millions of travelers will take to the skies this season to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Whether you're hitting the slopes, visiting relatives or simply getting away from the hustle and bustle, American Airlines, a ...

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Continental Airlines Receives Top Honors in Business Travel News' Annual Airline Survey
HOUSTON, Nov. 17 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) outranked its U.S. network competitors to take top honors in Business Travel News' (BTN) Annual Airline Survey for the second consecutive year. Continental ranked highest in half of the 10 survey catego...

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Apolo Ohno Takes to the Skies in His Quest for Winter Gold
SEATTLE, Nov. 17 -- Alaska Airlines and Apolo Ohno today unveiled a specially themed Boeing 737-800 adorned with a larger-than-life image of the celebrated speed skater and "Dancing With The Stars" winner. The unique design features the Seattle nativ...

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United Airlines and Continental Airlines Upgrade Services for Most Loyal Customers
CHICAGO and HOUSTON, Nov. 17 -- United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that members of each carrier's frequent flyer program who have earned elite status will receive unlimited, complimentary domestic upgrades on fl...

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Pratt & Whitney and Saudi Arabian Airlines Expand EcoPower(R) Engine Wash Service Network to Middle East / North Africa
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 17 -- DUBAI AIR SHOW -- Pratt & Whitney and Saudi Arabian Airlines signed an agreement expanding Pratt & Whitney's EcoPower® engine wash service network to The Middle East / North Africa. The agreement provides for Saudi Ara...

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Virgin Atlantic Responds to European Commission About BA/AA and Says Proposals Would Have Lasting Negative Effects on Competition
SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, has responded to the European Commission's Statement of Objections about British Airways and American Airlines' plans to effectively merge. Virgin Atlantic has previously to...

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United Airlines Introduces Try-Before-You-Buy Wi-Fi Promotion
CHICAGO, Nov. 23 -- Just in time for the busy Thanksgiving holidays, United Airlines customers on transcontinental p.s.(SM) flights can enjoy a complimentary onboard Internet session with the new Try-Before-You-Buy promotion, offered in conjunction with airbor...

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Alaska Air Group/
In the news release, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Offer Holiday Travel Tips, issued 23-Nov-2009 by Alaska Air Group over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the sixth paragraph, first sentence, should read "Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air charge $15

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FlightView’s 2nd Annual Top 10 Ways to Make Holiday Travel Easier
BOSTON - While pundits predict fewer travelers and airlines cut back on routes and use smaller planes, some things won’t change: overbooked flights, cranky airline and airport staff, and delays caused by winter weather. In the spirit of the season,

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