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Delta, partners add Fla.-to-Europe routes
Delta Air Lines Inc. and Air France-KLM Group will begin this weekend three new European routes out of Florida through under their trans-Atlantic joint venture.
The Clock Is Ticking: Inside the Cockpit of a Japan-Bound Airliner During the Quake
Airline pilot and NYCAviation columnist Justin Schlechter gives us a glimpse into the flightdeck while pilots manage the stresses of trying to land in Japan immediately after the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.
Southwest to buy AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways shareholders voted Wednesday to sell the discount airline to bigger rival Southwest for $1.4 billion.
Former Sen. Ensign Staffer Indicted for Conflict of Interest Violations
A former senior staffer for Sen. John Ensign has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington for violating conflict of interest laws in connection with his lobbying efforts.
Alaska Airlines to debut Kauai-California routes
Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop flights to Lihue, Kauai, from the California markets of San Jose and Oakland next week.
Virgin territory extends to the deep sea
British billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is signaling that the time has come for its long-discussed deep-sea exploration and tourism venture.
AirTran Shareholders Approve Sale to Southwest
AirTran Airways announced that its shareholders approved its $1.4 billion sale to Southwest Airlines, with more than 98.6 percent of the votes cast and 77.5 percent of shares outstanding were voted in favor of the transaction.
AirTran Shareholders Approve Sale to Southwest
AirTran Airways announced that its shareholders approved its $1.4 billion sale to Southwest Airlines, with more than 98.6 percent of the votes cast and 77.5 percent of shares outstanding were voted in favor of the transaction.
Reagan tower quiet; 2 planes land on own
An investigation has begun into why Reagan National Airport control tower near Washington went quiet, forcing two planes to land on their own, officials said.
Reagan tower quiet; 2 planes land on own
An investigation has begun into why Reagan National Airport control tower near Washington went quiet, forcing two planes to land on their own, officials said.
