Continental Airlines Pilots File Lawsuit Against Union

Six former Continental Airlines pilots who now fly for United Airlines have filed a class-action lawsuit against their own union. The lawsuit claims that the Air Line Pilots Association,used a formula that unduly favored pilots from United Airlines when Continental merged with United in 2010 to form what was then the world’s largest airline. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) さらに...

SAS to Begin Stavanger-Houston Route

Scandinavian Airlines announced it will launch new nonstop service between Houston and Stavanger, Norway, on August 20. The service will operate six days a week, using Boeing 737-700 aircraft. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) さらに...

Taking Amtrak When Snow Cancels Flights Between New York and DC: Amtrak Acela Express Business Class Washington, D.C.-New York – Review

Today, three-quarters of travelers traveling between New York and the nation’s capital go by train, and roughly half of those going between New York and Boston take to the rails. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) さらに...

Judge Holds Hearing in American Air Bankruptcy Case

The judge presiding over American Airline’s bankruptcy case held a hearing on Monday to consider the November 12 settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice, American Airlines, and its merger partner, US Airways. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) さらに...

JetBlue Begins New Service Between Fort Lauderdale, Lima

JetBlue announced the launch of new daily, nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Lima, Peru. The new service operates using Airbus A320 aircraft. Flights depart Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport at 5:40 p.m. and arrive at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima at 11:30 p.m. Flights from Lima to Fort Lauderdale depart at 12:30 a.m. and arrive at 6:19 a.m. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) さらに...

Etihad to Launch Regional Airline, Offer Flights to Zurich

Etihad Airways announced that it has taken a 33.3% stake in Darwin Airline, and that the Swiss carrier will become Etihad’s first branded regional operation. Once the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, has closed, Darwin Airline will be rebranded as Etihad Regional. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) さらに...

Virgin America Plans Expansion of Service out of Dallas

Virgin America announced that it plans to expand and increase its service out of Dallas. The airline hopes to secure two gates that American Airlines is losing at Dallas’ Love Field, and if successful, will move its current operations from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Dallas Love Field this October. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) さらに...

LAX Plans New Mid-Field Satellite Terminal - New Facility Will Accommodate Wide-Body Planes, Cut Down on Need for Tarmac Buses

LOS ANGELES – The construction of a new $900 million mid-field satellite terminal at Los Angeles International Airport was approved by the Board of Airport Commissioners last week. The planned terminal will be built west of LAX’s Bradley International Terminal, and will include 29 gates, including some that can accommodate larger, wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) さらに...

JetBlue Launches Automatic, Mobile Check-In

JetBlue Airways announced that it is now offering new services and options designed to streamline the check-in process to certain passengers depending on seating assignment. As part of the new procedure, passengers receive their ready-to-print boarding pass via e-mail 24 hours before their scheduled flight, rather than having to check in and access their boarding passes through the airline’s website. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) さらに...

South African Airways to Resume Nonstop Flights from Johannesburg to New York

South African Airways announced changes to its schedule for nonstop flights from Johannesburg to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Starting March 9, the airline will resume nonstop service on this route. (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) さらに...