- OctopusTravel.com in pact with LAN[Jan. 11, 2006]
OctopusTravel.com has reportedly become the official global accommodation provider for LAN airlines.
- US Airways is cutting fares on 21 routes[Jan. 10, 2006]
US Airways is cutting fares on 21 routes between markets in the eastern and midwestern US and its hubs in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Charlotte. Sample fares provided by the airline show reductions of between 42% (Charlotte-Indianapolis, Philadelphia-Akron) and 61% (Pittsburgh-Syracuse). The routes may be operated by its Regional partners, America West or through codeshare operations with United Airlines.
- OzJet offering 2-for-1 deal[Jan. 10, 2006]
Australia's business-only airline OzJet is showing further signs of stress after only two months, announcing a two-for-one fare deal designed to overcome slow business during the domestic holiday season.The giveaway offer comes as the fledgling carrier struggles with threadbare loads on the three 737-200s it operates on the busy business route between Sydney and Melbourne. Launched Nov. 29, Ozjet also has halved its schedule to four return flights per day but plans to return to full service at the end of January.
- U.S. Southwest to ramp up new Denver service[Jan. 04, 2006]
Southwest launched its new service from Denver Jan. 3 -- and immediately announced plans to expand its presence.