American Airlines’ Dreamliner is still years away

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American Airlines' Dreamliner is still years awayJapanese carriers All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines are the only airlines flying the plane now; Japan Airlines recently launched service on the Dreamliner between Boston and Tokyo. John Wojick, vice president of sales in North America for Boeing's … Read more at MiamiHerald.com.

Southwest Rises, Spirit Sees Worst Week Since IPO

145 at the beginning of March. Airlines might have ended the week on a stronger note, if not for Delta Air Lines (DAL). Delta said Thursday it would trim its total capacity for the year by 3% to 4%, more than previously announced.and more » … Read more at Investor’s Business Daily.

Judge to Rule in AMR Labor Trial by Late June

By JOSEPH CHECKLER NEW YORKAmerican Airlines will have to wait longer than previously expected for a bankruptcy judge's decision on whether the carrier can impose new labor contracts. Judge Sean H. Lane of US Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan on Friday … Read more at Wall Street Journal.

What Airlines Can Learn From Unintentional Heroes

Do you remember Dave Carroll, the Canadian singer-songwriter whose guitar was crippled by United Airlines His hilarious music video “United Breaks Guitars” became an international sensation on You Tube. I can't keep up with the books I need to read … Read more at Huffington Post (blog).

Friday’s Features: Using Attensity To Compare Customer Sentiment For @united …

Friday's Features: Using Attensity To Compare Customer Sentiment For @united … Read more at Forbes.

Delta details airfare search glitch

MINNEAPOLIS Delta Air Lines said a glitch that appeared to show different airfares to frequent fliers happened because it was trying out a new company to power flight searches on its website. The airline has taken heat from customers after reports … Read more at CBS News.

Airlines see profits in shipping animals

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Deutsche Lufthansa's Animal Lounge in Frankfurt is one of the top players in their field, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. The airline shipped 110 million creatures including 80 million tropical fish and hundreds of tons of worms in 2011. … Read more at Mother Nature Network.

Delta Air Lines says airfare searches were skewed as it tried out a new vendor

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FederalNewsRadio.comMINNEAPOLIS Delta Air Lines said a glitch that appeared to show different airfares to frequent fliers happened because it was trying out a new company to power flight searches on its website. The airline has taken heat from customers after reports … Read more at Washington Post.

Qantas brings Boeing 787 Dreamliner back to Australia this week

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By David Flynn Filed under: qantas, Jetstar, Boeing 787 Dreamliner Boeing's 787 Dreamliner will make a return to Australian skies this week and this time it'll take some passengers for a ride. Qantas is hosting the next-gen jetliner's second visit to … Read more at Australian Business Traveller.

Delta still tops in annual baggage fees; AirTran sixth

For the third year in a row, Delta Air Lines Inc. pulled in more baggage fee revenue than any other US airline, while Milwaukee busiest carrier, AirTran Airways , ranked sixth, according to data released Thursday by The US Department of … Read more at Bizjournals.com.