- Shanghai Accelerates Work to Become Air Hub[Oct. 03, 2006]
China's economic hub Shanghai is speeding up construction efforts to make itself a major international air service hub.
- Continental Hopes for Shanghai Flight[Sep. 30, 2006]
Larry Kellner, chairman and CEO of Continental Airlines, has expressed his strong confidence in the carrier's application to the US Department of Transport (DOT) for another Sino-US direct daily flight linking metropolitan New York/Newark and Shanghai, China's commercial hub.
- US to Relax Liquids Ban on Planes[Sep. 26, 2006]
Passengers will be able to carry lotions and gels onto airliners again after a six-week ban - but only in tiny containers of 3 ounces or less and only if they're in clear zip-top plastic bags.
- Suvarnabhumi Airport: Ready for Take-off[Sep. 23, 2006]
Less than a week before the official opening of Suvarnabhumi airport, transport authorities assured on Sept 22 that all systems at the new international airport will function smoothly, including its conveyor belts which have proved to run with 100% accuracy.
- Vietnam Int'l Fares to Include Airport Fees[Sep. 25, 2006]
From November 1, airport fees applied to passengers travelling on international routes will be included in the fares and collected by the airways, Vietnam's civil aviation authority announced.
- U.S. TSA to Lower Registered Traveler Fee[Sep. 25, 2006]
The Transportation Security Administration is backing off its plan to require travelers who want a fast trip through airport security to pay nearly $200 a year.
- Aussie Treasurer Urges Airlines to Cut Fares[Sep. 24, 2006]
Australia-based airlines that increased ticket prices to cope with skyrocketing international oil prices must now drop fares in line with falling oil prices, Australia's Treasurer Peter Costello says.
- AA, DFW Airport Continue Bid for China Route[Sep. 20, 2006]
On 20th September, American Airlines and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport are still lobbying hard to generate last minute support for a proposed route from D/FW to Beijing.
- Alitalia Needs Partner, Not Foreign Owner[Sep. 20, 2006]
Italy's national airline Alitalia needs an international partner, and not a foreign owner, the country's Deputy Prime Minister Francesco Rutelli said on 19th September.
- Vietnam's Flights to Have Guards[Sep. 15, 2006]
Vietnam will allow airlines to position guards on planes to protect crews and passengers from threats to security and safety of their flights, local newspaper Youth reported on Sep. 15.