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British Airways, Europe's largest airline, has awarded a major contract to Airbus Industrie, ordering as many as 188 short-haul, single-aisle jets worth $8.5 billion. This order marks a significant departure from the airline's previous reliance on Boeing, with which it had a longstanding relationship. The
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British Airways, the biggest European carrier, is expected to announce a historic contract with Airbus Industrie this week, marking its first significant break with Boeing and the largest order in Airbus' history. The purchase of up to 259 medium-range, single-aisle planes worth $11 billion is expected to revolutionize British
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Stocks plummeted Wednesday as fears of an economic slowdown in Asia, combined with disappointing earnings from Northwest Airlines, offset gains in the computer industry, fueled by Dell's strong quarterly earnings. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped by 21.37, or 0.3 percent, with J.P. Morgan &
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In a strategic move to maintain market competitiveness, several major U.S. airlines have reversed their recent attempts to raise leisure fares by 4 percent. This sudden change comes on the heels of Northwest Airlines Corp. and Trans World Airlines Inc. refusing to comply with the proposed price hike, which
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The Delta Air Lines and Swissair partnership, which allows passengers to book tickets on each other's flights, has faced regulatory trouble. The U.S. Transportation Department cited Delta and Swissair for permitting Swissair flights carrying Delta ticket codes to fly through prohibited airspace in Afghanistan, despite a 1994
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Delta Air Lines has rolled out a catered meal service in its Crown Room Club conference rooms in 25 domestic cities, catering to the growing demand of business travelers. The service, which debuted in six Crown Rooms in Atlanta earlier this summer, is designed to provide a convenient and hassle-free
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The airline industry's latest trend has sparked heated debate as major carriers announce global strategic alliances, potentially reducing competition and benefiting only a select few passengers. The alliances between United Airlines and Delta Airlines, American Airlines and US Airways, and Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines, covering over 70%
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Air travel has become a testing ground for human endurance, where passengers are subjected to numerous delays, cancellations, and deceptions, all in the name of efficiency and profit. Ellen Goodman, a columnist for The Boston Globe, recounts her harrowing experience with Northwest Airlines, where she was held prisoner on the
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Amoco Corporation has struck a major deal with Delta Air Lines, agreeing to supply the airline with 5,000 barrels per day (b/d) of jet fuel, or 1.8 million barrels (bbl) per year, until 2002. This partnership, which was made possible by Amoco's recent upgrade to
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Denver travelers who missed out on British Airways' nonstop $99 fares to London found consolation in Delta Air Lines' matching offer. However, unlike British Airways, Delta's flights require connections at other hubs, raising concerns about viable market demand. Meanwhile, British Airways has advanced its third fare
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The SABRE Group has announced a five-year agreement with Southwest Airlines to provide passenger reservations and inventory control systems to the Dallas-based carrier. The agreement, valued at $64 million, marks a new chapter in a more than 10-year business relationship between the two companies. Under the terms of the agreement,
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Delta Air Lines will offer nonstop service from Boston to Portland, Ore., with introductory fares starting at $298 round-trip. To take advantage of the introductory fare, travelers must purchase tickets at least 14 days in advance for travel between August 5 and September 15, 1998. Additionally, Delta SkyMiles members will
