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Continental Airlines, seeking to safeguard its own interests and promote competition in the Washington, D.C. market, has submitted a $215 million bid for US Airways' assets at Ronald Reagan National Airport. This offer comes in response to US Airways' plan to sell the assets to cable executive
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Aerzone, a subsidiary of SoftNet Systems, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement with Delta Air Lines to provide wireless broadband internet service to Delta customers. The partnership aims to bring a seamless broadband experience to business travelers, with initial rollout scheduled for 2001. The agreement includes the installation of Aerzone
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American Express and Delta Air Lines have revolutionized the airline credit card reward category by introducing the Always Double Miles feature on Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards. Starting October 1st, current and new Cardmembers will earn two SkyMiles for every eligible dollar charged to the Card for purchases at supermarkets, gas
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United Airlines passengers may face difficulties in and out of Denver International Airport today as baggage handlers, who operate the automated baggage system on Concourse B, have rejected the final contract offer from Phelps Program Management. The baggage handlers, who comprise 85 employees, have formed picket lines at the south
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After months of negotiations, Chicago has secured a tentative agreement with American Airlines and United Airlines for a major expansion of O'Hare International Airport. The agreement calls for a $3-billion project that will include the construction of two new terminals, the reconstruction of another, and the addition of
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British Airways' merger talks with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have fallen through, preserving the Oneworld airline alliance. This development means American Airlines may seek to integrate its European partnership with Swissair and Sabena into Oneworld, potentially leading to a realignment of the alliance. Analysts suggest that American Airlines will
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Alitalia, the Italian national carrier, has initiated talks with both Air France and Swissair to form an alliance, following the collapse of similar talks with KLM. The move is aimed at preventing Alitalia from being left out of the ongoing consolidation in the international airline industry. The airline's
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Memphis International Airport has officially opened its much-anticipated World Runway, a massive 2-mile-long extension of its main runway that will enable wide-bodied aircraft to fly directly from Memphis to various international destinations. The grand opening ceremony, held on Friday, was attended by as many as 4,000 people, including Vice
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Northwest Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced the launch of an improved international business class service, offering more than 50 percent additional leg room, improved recline, and a host of other enhancements. The new service, branded "World Business Class," features increased seat pitch and recline, providing customers
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As plans to renovate Soldier Field come under scrutiny, the Chicago Bears have proposed an alternative design that could rise above the familiar colonnades by up to 30 feet, potentially blocking a previous idea to lower the playing surface by 21 feet. Critics of the earlier plan, including then-Bears President
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Denver Mayor Wellington Webb sent a letter to United Airlines Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Goodwin on Wednesday, urging United to support Lufthansa's efforts to bring a direct Frankfurt flight to Denver International Airport. In response, both United and Lufthansa released a joint statement committing to developing
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Corporate executives are appearing in TV commercials, apologizing to customers and vowing to make things right after mishaps such as the Ford Firestone tire fiasco and United Airlines' flight delays and cancellations. This shift in strategy reflects a growing recognition among companies that consumers expect contrition and swift action
