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Fat airline passengers ‘should pay more’
Qantas economist Tony Webber , said that overweight passengers were pushing up airlines’ fuel bills.Mr Webber, who now runs his own consultancy firm, said that costs were going up not just because of rising jet fuel prices but “because the average … Continue reading
Flight times set to be slashed after airlines granted North Pole ‘short cut’
Previous aviation rules had stated that airlines operating Boeing 777 and ‘Dreamliner’ 787 planes from the South Pacific to other destinations had to remain within three hours of the nearest airport in case of an emergency landing.However the rules have … Continue reading
American Airlines Approved to Buy Boeing Planes
The airline was cleared to buy 32 Boeing planes that it had been scheduled to receive through the end of next year. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane confirmed the carrier’s ability to buy and finance the planes, according to Reuters.AMR … Continue reading
Airline pilots must fly shorter shifts, rest more
WASHINGTON – Airline pilots would fly shorter shifts and get longer rest periods under new rules the Federal Aviation Administration finalized Wednesday in a landmark effort to prevent dangerous fatigue.The FAA developed the most sweeping changes in pilot rules in … Continue reading
Southwest Airlines Confirms Deal For 150 Boeing 737 Max Jets
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) confirmed plans to order 150 of Boeing Co.’s (BA) planned 737 Max jetliners, making the airline the first customer to finalize an order for the more fuel-efficient aircraft.The commitment by Southwest marks the latest boost to … Continue reading
Flight chaos to last until Christmas
Qantas passengers will be hit by 48 hours of disruption to services on Thursday and Friday when baggage handlers, ramp staff, catering employees and engineers embark on rolling strikes at different terminals.The Transport Workers Union last night told The Australian … Continue reading
Flights to Abu Dhabi by Arik Air will boost tourism
The airline will start operations on the new route from November 29 with three non-stop weekly flights connecting the UAE capital to Lagos, he said.“We look to more growth on the route between West Africa and Abu Dhabi travellers and … Continue reading
British Airways : How to survive plane crashes
Next year the British Airways plans to offer places on such courses for the price of a return trip from Gatwick to Rome: about £125. Training passengers to cope with a crash takes the pre-flight safety briefing to its ultimate … Continue reading
USA flights cancelled by Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus has said all flights scheduled to operate between Ireland and New York and Boston on Monday have been cancelled because of Hurricane Irene.Customers are being informed of the decision by text and email, and can change their travel … Continue reading
Non-stop Baltimore-Aruba flight by Air Tran
Dreaming of spending the holidays on the beach? Baltimore travelers now have new options to head south for the winter! AirTran Airways announced today that the carrier will add a new nonstop destination from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) with Saturday … Continue reading
