Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T22:14:50.216-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:airline-industry Dean Foust dfoust248 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11645868268015342307-a7e37f7d6ffe101717261a3745c0876d 2009-11-25T09:54:37.986-05:00

British Airways plc's CEO Willie Walsh is either an optimist or a sucker for punishment. The head of Britain's biggest airline is yet to lock down his airline's merger to Spain's Iberia Lineas Aéreas de España SA, a persistently troubled deal that...

British Airways plc's CEO Willie Walsh is either an optimist or a sucker for punishment. The head of Britain's biggest airline is yet to lock down his airline's merger to Spain's Iberia Lineas Aéreas de España SA, a persistently troubled deal that... http://www.thedeal.com/dealscape/2009/11/ba_to_fly_away_with_qantas.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:567130535011323756-2fd7d6cabf5cb3e4803a7a0c002e4bab 2009-11-21T09:39:04.857-05:00

Yesterday was a real “fun” day. When I arrived at the San Francisco airport at noon for my 1:40 flight, I was informed that the flight was delayed until 7:30 PM. After a few seconds it sunk in — I wasn’t going to make it home last night.

Yesterday was a real “fun” day. When I arrived at the San Francisco airport at noon for my 1:40 flight, I was informed that the flight was delayed until 7:30 PM. After a few seconds it sunk in — I wasn’t going to make it home last night. http://experiencematters.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/american-airlines-fails-in-service-recovery/ Bruce Temkin btemkin340 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10936452099825184516-f88b6c89d560e692a567a6c1729cb07f 2009-11-19T13:36:03.575-05:00

Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- A telecommunications breakdown that disrupted flights throughout the U.S. has been fixed and all systems are working, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Delta Air Lines Inc. reported “significant” delays and...

Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- A telecommunications breakdown that disrupted flights throughout the U.S. has been fixed and all systems are working, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Delta Air Lines Inc. reported “significant” delays and... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aPjkdWINEvx4&pos=9 Ron Casalotti rcasalotti055 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13743359010365678367-2271d854ea8e2522729bdb6e6eda8240 2009-11-20T15:41:49.430-05:00

Southwest is the country's favorite airline, according to recently released survey, nominated by 26 percent of the respondents. That's good news for Southwest, of course, but the results from the "Consumer Travel Alliance" raise the question of just...

Southwest is the country's favorite airline, according to recently released survey, nominated by 26 percent of the respondents. That's good news for Southwest, of course, but the results from the "Consumer Travel Alliance" raise the question of just... http://www.ihavenet.com/vacation-travel/Southwest-Airlines-Your-Favorite-Airline-and-Why-Ed-Perkins-on-Travel.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17685134199689846154-f6a92cb986238c8cf0d4bb02eb0f3f3b 2009-11-20T15:42:01.987-05:00

If big-name Websites, travel magazines, and guidebooks can't satisfy your appetite for travel information, hundreds of online blogs are happy to oblige you with still more. There's no way I can cover the wide world of blogging in a comprehensive way...

If big-name Websites, travel magazines, and guidebooks can't satisfy your appetite for travel information, hundreds of online blogs are happy to oblige you with still more. There's no way I can cover the wide world of blogging in a comprehensive way... http://www.ihavenet.com/vacation-travel/Flights-of-Fancy-Airline-Blogs-Ed-Perkins-on-Travel.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:363619875863756779-d83a46eedb4850d6115ea4c86a05bfd5 2009-11-20T12:03:43.406-05:00

Let’s face it, Oprah and her fans may have their aha moments, but I know that all mechanics have their ah sh*t moments. For me, the one I remember as clear as yesterday was my first and probably most physically painful. I was a 19 year old A&P for...

Let’s face it, Oprah and her fans may have their aha moments, but I know that all mechanics have their ah sh*t moments. For me, the one I remember as clear as yesterday was my first and probably most physically painful. I was a 19 year old A&P for... http://www.askbob.aero/My_First_Ah_Sh-t%20Moment Bob Jones bjones632 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2683932614294525480-1b79779f0a906fef506e4d05088df54b 2009-11-20T11:32:49.934-05:00

We have been poking at the airlines in our posts, sometimes in jest and with humor, and sometimes in a serious way when we defend our end of the air travel business from the attacks of the airlines’ management and their press machines.

We have been poking at the airlines in our posts, sometimes in jest and with humor, and sometimes in a serious way when we defend our end of the air travel business from the attacks of the airlines’ management and their press machines. http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/20/airlines-broken-system-but-great-people/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18162719906572169894-af9d0362cc0b0a1ceb097ec8c2f29870 2009-11-17T16:14:21.998-05:00

By Thomas Frank, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Thousands of airplane maintenance shops in the U.S. and abroad would get increased scrutiny to make sure they are not easy prey for terrorists looking to sabotage U.S. jets during routine repairs, a government...

By Thomas Frank, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Thousands of airplane maintenance shops in the U.S. and abroad would get increased scrutiny to make sure they are not easy prey for terrorists looking to sabotage U.S. jets during routine repairs, a government... http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2009-11-16-repairs_N.htm Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 2 0 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5096107459945721937-3de76879e17b0d9e7191479b2335ef62 2009-11-13T18:36:46.558-05:00

After more than a year of negotiations, British Airways (BAY.L) and Iberia (IBLA.F), two of Europe's largest airlines, are finally joining forces. Late on Nov. 12 the carriers agreed to a $7 billion merger that will create the world's third-largest...

After more than a year of negotiations, British Airways (BAY.L) and Iberia (IBLA.F), two of Europe's largest airlines, are finally joining forces. Late on Nov. 12 the carriers agreed to a $7 billion merger that will create the world's third-largest... http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/nov2009/gb20091113_981182.htm Andy Reinhardt areinhardt626 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15702463233176272952-49770c24077366e338e288b11caa994b 2009-11-15T18:32:09.532-05:00

When I first went to Dallas for six weeks of training with American Eagle, my instructor, Sandy, walked in the classroom and announced, ” Welcome to AMR. You have just given up your right to have a bad day.” What?! Her point was that if you have...

When I first went to Dallas for six weeks of training with American Eagle, my instructor, Sandy, walked in the classroom and announced, ” Welcome to AMR. You have just given up your right to have a bad day.” What?! Her point was that if you have... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/15/tales-from-the-ticket-counter-a-sucker-for-good-customer-service/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8357676322079496628-55cf1ac4fe594e4d754a1bdf203daf8b 2009-11-12T15:50:17.652-05:00

More than 200 vagabond business travelers, peripatetic frequent-flier-mile addicts and aviation enthusiasts did just that last week. Over four days, they traveled from the U.S. to Germany, Norway and France to meet with executives, pilots and...

More than 200 vagabond business travelers, peripatetic frequent-flier-mile addicts and aviation enthusiasts did just that last week. Over four days, they traveled from the U.S. to Germany, Norway and France to meet with executives, pilots and... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703808904574529622404278810.html?mod=dist_smartbrief Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3561181666148633552-6c082af24f00f4b2220b2759228f31ed 2009-11-12T08:44:54.326-05:00

I have been blessed and cursed at the same time. As a management consultant the use of my time is the critical elements that fuels my personal economy. Early in my career I decided that having a private plane was a valuable tool in saving me time...

I have been blessed and cursed at the same time. As a management consultant the use of my time is the critical elements that fuels my personal economy. Early in my career I decided that having a private plane was a valuable tool in saving me time... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/12/why-cant-private-aviation-innovate/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15854798683097572429-7059078e26056144d02ec8675ed691ea 2009-11-11T17:32:25.668-05:00

epublic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:RJET) took the next step in integrating its two summer airline purchases on Tuesday, announcing plans to shift jobs from Denver to Milwaukee as part of a broader buildup in Wisconsin.

epublic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:RJET) took the next step in integrating its two summer airline purchases on Tuesday, announcing plans to shift jobs from Denver to Milwaukee as part of a broader buildup in Wisconsin. http://www.thedeal.com/corporatedealmaker/2009/11/republic_continues_frontiermid.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14064975725581678738-4801e0e0bcc4caf2d9272640449d8ab6 2009-11-11T13:29:00.557-05:00

Business leaders in numerous markets are betting that their market will come back and spend. Many choose to believe that the economic crunch is temporary and things will rebound. Maybe it is time for a reality check and especially for private...

Business leaders in numerous markets are betting that their market will come back and spend. Many choose to believe that the economic crunch is temporary and things will rebound. Maybe it is time for a reality check and especially for private... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/11/reality-may-be-difficult/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14084747108234718507-102e163f3c575f65063378fd8837e475 2009-11-08T12:57:23.844-05:00

I once performed a magic trick with a dalmatian, a large dog kennel and the aft cargo compartment of a Jetstream aircraft. The door to the cargo compartment measured 26.5″ X 35″. The large dog kennel measured 36″ X 24″ X 26″. The dalmatian was,...

I once performed a magic trick with a dalmatian, a large dog kennel and the aft cargo compartment of a Jetstream aircraft. The door to the cargo compartment measured 26.5″ X 35″. The large dog kennel measured 36″ X 24″ X 26″. The dalmatian was,... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/08/takes-from-the-ticket-counter-when-pigs-fly/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8538961523897123467-7eaa8696c2f56d2ca53181b540546827 2009-11-05T08:21:24.122-05:00

Jane L. Levere discusses the plummeting demand for business and first class travel seats on the world’s major airlines. The recession we have been in for the last 6 quarters has forced most of us to rethink the value proposition of every dollar we...

Jane L. Levere discusses the plummeting demand for business and first class travel seats on the world’s major airlines. The recession we have been in for the last 6 quarters has forced most of us to rethink the value proposition of every dollar we... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/05/demand-for-business-class-travel-airline-style-plummets/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7200725535415346973-ad1e24b713a016ea909faf7ffd6ae4bc 2008-12-09T21:13:00.000-05:00

they're slashing other personal budget items -- including leisure travel. But guess what: The economics of the airline industry are not all that bad. And that's pretty good news for us passengers. By 'not all that bad' I mean that the airlines are not in

they're slashing other personal budget items -- including leisure travel. But guess what: The economics of the airline industry are not all that bad. And that's pretty good news for us passengers. By 'not all that bad' I mean that the airlines are not in http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1726863455&f=9791 304 302 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16840865943203600204-2aeb78ece7d426242ee1ddef0033a6d8 2009-11-09T08:46:49.713-05:00

On Wednesday and Friday of last week , we shared with you the importance of safety in aviation operations, which (let’s be honest) is a little like sharing the importance of using seat belts in automobiles – it’s something you already know, at least...

On Wednesday and Friday of last week , we shared with you the importance of safety in aviation operations, which (let’s be honest) is a little like sharing the importance of using seat belts in automobiles – it’s something you already know, at least... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/09/auditing-to-keep-you-from-being-snakebit/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10628404364012668346-57496cf84943d863404a62fe4cb60f47 2009-11-06T16:06:45.883-05:00

The courtship of Japan Airlines Corp. has apparently gone into overdrive, with officials from AMR Corp.'s (NYSE:AMR) American Airlines Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) each lobbying Japanese government officials about the benefits JAL could reap from forging closer ties to each of their rival alliances.

The courtship of Japan Airlines Corp. has apparently gone into overdrive, with officials from AMR Corp.'s (NYSE:AMR) American Airlines Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) each lobbying Japanese government officials about the benefits JAL could reap from forging closer ties to each of their rival alliances. http://www.thedeal.com/corporatedealmaker/2009/11/jal_talks_heat_up.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9583179300247527824-396c290a257dbd334ef1bbb7612d7edb 2009-04-29T15:05:27.426-04:00

Boeing is providing new details about what the 787 and its sister ships will do as part of its upcoming flight test and certification plan, noting that nearly 60% of the documentation required for certification has been submitted to the FAA.

Boeing is providing new details about what the 787 and its sister ships will do as part of its upcoming flight test and certification plan, noting that nearly 60% of the documentation required for certification has been submitted to the FAA. http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/DETAILS042909.xml&headline=Boeing%20Reveals%20Flight%20Test%20Plans%20For%20787&channel=comm Jim Asker jasker378 128 128 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8448818150410415281-0762aa0a95cba24b056a53790ae1c278 2009-11-06T08:20:53.202-05:00

Just like your automobile, aircraft require maintenance to keep them airworthy. Airworthy is an easy aviation term to understand. For once, our industry came up with a term that adequately says what it means! Unlike your automobile, aircraft have...

Just like your automobile, aircraft require maintenance to keep them airworthy. Airworthy is an easy aviation term to understand. For once, our industry came up with a term that adequately says what it means! Unlike your automobile, aircraft have... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/06/how-maintenance-programs-ensure-a-safe-aircraft/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10064625707895082038-beec6734a58bc5fc07eca0d1d7f6e8dc 2009-10-28T21:51:25.816-04:00

Boeing Co. will build an assembly line for the 787 Dreamliner in South Carolina, reaching for the first time outside its historic Seattle manufacturing hub to set up a new commercial-plane factory.

Boeing Co. will build an assembly line for the 787 Dreamliner in South Carolina, reaching for the first time outside its historic Seattle manufacturing hub to set up a new commercial-plane factory. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a3.4cGvDS5qw Thomas Huynh thuynh381 5 4 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11547408452313517122-5381fc1581613eadcadf52cc0c41812c 2009-11-04T22:19:16.798-05:00

Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- China Southern Airlines Co., Air China Ltd. and China Eastern Airlines Corp., the nation’s three biggest carriers, all rebounded to profits in the third quarter as economic growth spurred domestic air travel. China Southern,...

Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- China Southern Airlines Co., Air China Ltd. and China Eastern Airlines Corp., the nation’s three biggest carriers, all rebounded to profits in the third quarter as economic growth spurred domestic air travel. China Southern,... http://twurl.nl/bcipb2 Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8411860144718997811-8df1435a7426c950a4bea8ca02dba3cc 2009-11-04T10:49:17.617-05:00

Part 1: Degrees of Safety Forbes.com in a recent article says that there are 2400 US aircraft charter operators to choose from - almost double the number from ten years ago and most of them are small operators with one or two aircraft.

Part 1: Degrees of Safety Forbes.com in a recent article says that there are 2400 US aircraft charter operators to choose from - almost double the number from ten years ago and most of them are small operators with one or two aircraft. http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/04/how-do-you-choose-a-private-jet-service-provider/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10016283919258866781-0750c74f872e01b2e25f570a0db68c9e 2009-05-08T14:15:00.642-04:00

An express logistics venture--Deccan 360--launched today at Delhi International Airport. Founded by Capt. Gopinath, who launched India's first budget carrier, Air Deccan "is the first to create a hub-and-spoke distribution model in the express industry in India."

An express logistics venture--Deccan 360--launched today at Delhi International Airport. Founded by Capt. Gopinath, who launched India's first budget carrier, Air Deccan "is the first to create a hub-and-spoke distribution model in the express industry in India." http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/Deccan050809.xml&headline=Indian%20Cargo%20Airline%20Deccan%20360%20Launches&channel=comm Benet Wilson bwilson034 98 97 0 1