- US Flight Diverted, Three Passengers Quizzed[Sep. 13, 2011]
A US Airways flight from New York to Phoenix was diverted to Missouri Tuesday due to suspicious behavior of three passengers, officials said.
- Tiger Airways Names Australian Unit's CEO[Sep. 12, 2011]
Tiger Airways has named Andrew David as chief executive of its troubled Australian unit from October 17 ahead of current CEO Tony Davis's departure from the company.
- Bangkok Air Cancels Jet Order[Sep. 13, 2011]
Bangkok Airways has cancelled its order for four Airbus A350 jets after suspending the launch of long-haul flights that would have been served by the new-generation wide-body aircraft.
- FAA Proposes US$1.1 Million Fine for Allegedly Faulty Fuselage Work[Sep. 12, 2011]
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a US$1.1 million fine against an aviation repair facility after the company allegedly made improper repairs as part of fuselage inspections on Southwest Airlines jets.
- Airlines Raise Some Fares: 10th Increase of the Year[Sep. 12, 2011]
Airlines have increased fares for the 10th time this year, zeroing in on pricey, last-minute tickets bought most often by corporate travelers.
- Qantas to Retire Another 767[Sep. 13, 2011]
One of the tired old Boeing 767s Qantas business passengers have to endure on the Citylink routes is to be removed from Australian service.
- Most Airlines to Get 60-70 Percent of CO2 Needs for Free-Pt Carbon[Sep. 09, 2011]
Most airlines will need to buy 30-40 percent of their carbon permit needs from the wholesale market when the aviation sector joins the EU emissions trading scheme next year, according to an official at German national carrier Lufthansa.
- Five Things That Could Get You Kicked Off a Plane[Sep. 07, 2011]
You with the saggy pants, off the plane. That's been a mantra of sorts this summer at more than one airline. Most recent case in point: Green Day vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong.
- "RedQ" Rumours Take Flight[Sep. 13, 2011]
It may not trip off the tongue like the Flying Kangaroo but RedQ is emerging as the most likely name for Qantas's latest spinoff, an ultra-premium airline aimed at executives travelling in Asia.
- Xiamen Airlines to Join SkyTeam[Sep. 09, 2011]
Xiamen Airlines, a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd., is planning to join the Amsterdam-based global airlines alliance SkyTeam, according to a company manager.