More good news for eco-conscious travelers: Qantas announced last week that it will conduct a feasibility study into the potential for an Australian sustainable aviation fuel industry, backed by funding from the Australian Government. … Read more at Travel Agent.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. : AirTran Airways Officially Launches Its First … Read more at 4-traders.

Malaysia Airlines have launched a child-free zone. That's right. Kids under 12 will not be permitted to sit in the economy upper deck aboard the airline's first A380 service, non-stop route between London and Kuala Lumpur when it takes off in July. … Read more at Herald.ie.

By Kevin Broene Today at 7:33 am Captain Scott Cavanaugh, a parent of three children at Southwest Chicago Christian School and a pilot for Southwest Airlines, was adopted by the two 5th grade classes during the month of March. … Read more at TribLocal.

New Zealand Looking to Tap Into Indonesia's Middle ClassAir New Zealand recently announced a direct flight from Auckland to Bali starting in the middle of this year. While the Indonesian market is too large to be fulfilled by New Zealand alone, Groser said that there are niche opportunities for New Zealand … Read more at [...]

The Associated PressSaajid Badat was jailed in Britain in 2005 for his role in a 2001 plot to down an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami with explosives hidden in shoes. Assistant US Attorney James Looman told jurors in his opening statement that Medunjanin was … Read more at The Seattle Times.

He acknowledged a number of sponsors, including Warren and Mahoney, Holmes Consulting, Beca, The George Hotel, Sonoco (cardboard tube manufacturer) and Air New Zealand. A NZ$50000 (US$40917) feasibility study was paid for by the Christchurch Earthquake … Read more at Episcopal News Service.

Since the complete re-branding of the airline from Virgin Blue & V Australia to just Virgin Australia, the company has been busy creating a full-service carrier coming from a budget model. It's a tough job with so many pieces, mushing together the the … Read more at Jaunted.

American Airlines is sold, too, having ordered 100 Max planes in July before seeking bankruptcy protection in November. “There's a lot of interest in our industry and among our customers in the next generation of aircraft,” says Virasb Vahidi, … Read more at WTSP 10 News.

Air Canada urged to scrap 'poisonous labour climate'TORONTO Air Canada must purge its toxic culture and attitude if it hopes to win back consumers frustrated with an airline increasingly known for labour strife and shaky service, industry observers are warning. While the effects of the latest labour … Read more at CTV.ca.