by Joshua Brockman NPR.org, May 6, 2008 · It’s time for air travelers to say goodbye to the beloved second bag for extra jackets and shoes, hiking boots and beach towels. And for sports enthusiasts, it’s time to wrap some extra cash around those golf clubs and skis to pay for their passage. Most U.S. […]
Vienna – Austrian Airlines (AUA) said Thursday that it had a net loss of 60.4 million euros (95.7 million dollars) in the first quqrter of 2008 amid strong competition and high kerosene prices. Austria’s flag carrier had seen net losses of 16.3 million euros in the first quarter last year. Operating profits were equally affected […]
By STEPHEN CASTLE and NICOLA CLARK Published: April 24, 2008 BRUSSELS — Italy’s moribund national airline, Alitalia, on Thursday became an early test case of relations between the new Italian government and European Union regulators. The European Commission, under pressure from rival airlines, said it would look into whether a loan of 300 million euros […]
This came from a bike racing post…. but if you’re touring with your bike you may want to know this…. As of May 5, 2008, United Airlines will start charging $100 to transport a bike one way. This means at $200 to ship a bike both ways, on many cheaper roundtrip flights, it could now […]
21 April 2008 | The Greek flag carrier Olympic Airlines will operate a smaller number of planes and carry out less flights this summer, national media reported. According to the Elefterotipia newspaper, the Greek government has left Olympic Airlines with less airplanes than its competitors. Subsequently, the company will manage to carry out 30 per […]
Aegean airlines claims it will soon overtake Olympic Airlines as Greece’s largest airline, once its new London-Athens route is established. State-run Olympic has historically been the largest carrier and in the last 10 years about 20 airlines have been set up and folded in the country. Aegean, however, will celebrate its 10th birthday next year, […]
Shares of both companies fall in early trading By RUSSELL GRANTHAM, JIM THARPE The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/14/08 Delta and Northwest airlines announced a $17.7 billion merger Monday night that will create the world’s largest carrier — headquartered in Atlanta with major hubs across the globe, including Asia and Europe. The mega-airline, which will […]