- Frontier Airlines Wants to Shift Work to El Salvador[Sep. 12, 2008]
On Sep. 12, Frontier Airlines filed a motion for approval to outsource its heavy maintenance work to El Salvador, resulting in the elimination of 130 Colorado employees - a move that would change the airline's bargaining agreement with the Teamsters union, according to court documents.
- TSA Gives Portland Airport US$60 Million for Screening Project[Sep. 10, 2008]
The federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has pledged US$60 million toward a US$104.3 million project to improve baggage screening and make it more convenient for passengers at Portland International Airport (PDX).
- US: FAA to Implement 13 New Safety Guidelines[Sep. 10, 2008]
While the U.S. airline industry continues to maintain one of the highest levels of safety worldwide, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said on Sep. 10 that even with success there's room for improvement.
- Southwest, American Airlines Expect Travel Disruptions From Hurricane Ike[Sep. 10, 2008]
Southwest Airlines Co. and American Airlines said on Sep. 10 that they were watching Hurricane Ike closely and offering passengers the opportunity to change their travel plans.
- Three Found Guilty over Transatlantic Jet Bombing Plot[Sep. 09, 2008]
Three members of an Islamist cell accused of plotting to blow up transatlantic aircraft with liquid explosives in 2006 were found guilty by a court in London on Sep. 8.
- Alaska Airlines' Technology Aims to Cut Down Runway Incidents[Sep. 09, 2008]
Alaska Airlines said it's the first airline in the U.S. to install new technology that's intended to cut down possible accidents on airport runways and taxiways.
- Suit Filed Against American Airlines Related to Missing Body Complaint[Sep. 09, 2008]
A 60-year old man who hired a Brooklyn, N.Y. funeral home to send his wife's body back to her native Ecuador for burial has filed suit against the funeral home and American Airlines Inc, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Sep. 9.
- 80% of Qantas Maintenance Workers Express Safety Concerns[Sep. 10, 2008]
More than 80 per cent of Qantas maintenance workers are worried about safety standards at the airline, a poll has found.
- Qantas Urged to Cut Fuel Surcharge[Sep. 10, 2008]
Consumer advocates have urged Qantas to consider reducing its fuel surcharge in the wake of falling jet fuel costs.
- ADB Criticises Philippines over Airport Project[Sep. 02, 2008]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Sep. 2 criticised the Philippine government over a failed US$167 million airport project.