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Delta Air Lines' regional partners may gain the opportunity to operate larger regional jets and fly more routes, as the carrier seeks greater flexibility in its contract negotiations with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). In conjunction with a request to void its current contract with ALPA, Delta is
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Singapore Airlines, the launch airline for Airbus's A380 superjumbo, is considering an order for up to 20 Boeing 787 aircraft, while Australian carrier Qantas is poised to make a significant purchase of the medium-sized long-range plane. The orders come as a blow to Airbus, which had targeted Singapore
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China's top three airlines - China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Air China - have jointly applied to double the current fuel surcharge on domestic flights to mitigate the impact of rising jet fuel prices. The airlines are seeking to raise the fuel surcharge from 20 yuan
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Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper estimated Thursday that the arrival of Southwest Airlines in Denver next year could pump almost a quarter of a billion dollars into the city's tourist economy. The airline's entry typically boosts traffic even for rival airlines, who draw new business for themselves
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JetBlue Airways, New York's hometown airline, has announced the availability of WNYW-FOX5 programming on its in-flight entertainment system, offering customers a wide range of local New York news and FOX programming. With 36 channels of free DIRECTV programming, JetBlue customers can now enjoy FOX programs and local news,
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Air New Zealand's chairman, John Palmer, expressed concerns about the airline industry, fuel costs, and oversupply of capacity at the company's annual general meeting. Despite a strong financial position, the company faces challenges, including an expected increase in fuel costs of $NZ300 million and the potential
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The second A380 superjumbo jet has joined the flight test programme, six months after the first aircraft began testing its engines, systems, and materials under extreme weather conditions and altitude. The second test aircraft underwent its maiden flight above Toulouse and south west France, marking a significant milestone in the
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A critical provision in a pension overhaul bill could see Senate passage, potentially saving billions of dollars for taxpayers and preserving retirement income for 70,000 present and former Northwest employees and their families. The bill, which has been amended to ease concerns from Continental Airlines, aims to stretch Northwest&
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Northwest Airlines Corp. has filed a lawsuit against American Express Company for $64.3 million, and is seeking $190 million in concessions from ground crews, while terminating 35 jet leases to mitigate financial losses. The airline's 7.068% notes due 2017 traded up 8.75 points to 53.
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The simultaneous bankruptcy filings of Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines on September 14 have cast a shadow over the pension benefits of thousands of their employees. While Northwest officials have expressed hope to preserve the accrued pension benefits, Delta officials have remained tight-lipped about their plans, stating that the
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Command Security Corporation has disclosed an estimated exposure of $1.1 million to Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines, both of which have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company provides aviation and security services to these airlines through its Aviation Safeguards division and expects to continue providing services
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The market remains volatile, with stock prices fluctuating amidst concerns about Hurricane Rita's potential impact on the energy sector. Traders are anxiously watching the storm's approach, causing oil prices to remain uncertain. Other economic news includes a decline in the leading economic index and an increase
