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- American will add flights to meet revenue goals
American Airlines will meet its goal of generating $1 billion in revenue by adding flights, Chief Commercial Officer Virasb Vahidi said. He said an order for up to 925 new planes, along with a possible change to the pilots' contract to permit more regional jet flying, would allow the carrier to add flights. TheStreet.com
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- Southwest Airlines extends Sabre contract
Southwest Airlines has extended its contract with Sabre for reservation-system services. The carrier had previously considered switching reservation systems, but cited its merger with AirTran Airways for keeping Sabre. "Delivering excellent customer service is a hallmark of Southwest, so it's important to us that our customers have a seamless shopping, booking and travel experience during our acquisition of AirTran," said Bob Young, chief technology officer for Southwest. TNooz.com
(2/23)
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| | It’s winning minds as well as hearts.
The Airbus A380 has won the hearts of millions of travelers with its unrivalled space, comfort and quietness. “It made the flight seem short. I wish it had been longer,” said one. Love and profits go hand in hand. The A380 allows operators to fill more seats, gain market share and improve the bottom line. What's not to love? Learn more in our special feature - Love at first flight. | |
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- U.S. ponders action over EU emissions-trading scheme
The U.S. is considering whether to retaliate against the European Union's emissions-trading scheme, an official said. "We're still talking to other countries that were adversely affected by it. We have not decided on any specific course of action yet," said U.S. Undersecretary of State Robert Hormats. Reuters
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- Peruvian project tests navigation technology to save fuel
The Green Skies of Peru project is a partnership between GE Aviation, Peruvian carrier LAN and government agencies in the country. The project is testing navigation technology from the U.S. that saves aviation fuel. LAN Peru CEO Jorge Vilches said the new technology was "big news for our country and will be of great benefit to all our passengers." United Press International
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- Drones could fly in commercial airspace under new law
A new law will allow civilian drones to occupy the same airspace as commercial jetliners. Some critics have raised privacy and other concerns, but supporters point out that drones already fly in military airspace and other areas. "We're operating [drones] on the border, and law enforcement uses them," Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., said. "We have practice flights when we're training in the Army and Air Force," said Graves. "We're surveying the border a lot with them because they could stay up there for hours and hours and circle the same spot." KSPR-TV (Springfield, Mo.)
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- KLM tests program that uses social media to choose seatmates
Dutch carrier KLM is testing a program that allows people on Facebook or LinkedIn to choose seatmates on fights, based on data from their social-media profiles. "For at least 10 years, there has been this question about serendipity and whether you could improve the chances of meeting someone interesting onboard," said Erik Varwijk, a managing director in charge of passenger business at KLM. "But the technology just wasn't available." The New York Times (tiered subscription model)
(2/23)
- Surging oil prices will cause pain for business travelers
The increasing cost of fuel, which is expected to increase through the spring and summer, may douse the desire of business travelers to fly. "Surging oil prices will cause you real pain at the airport ... because airlines are disproportionately affected by energy prices," Joe Brancatelli writes. Portfolio.com
(2/22)
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