Airline News - North America.

For more airline news, data and analysis, please go to: http://www.airguideonline.com/order_formsubs.htm Jul 17, 2006

Airlines adding flights between U.S. and Europe. U.S. and foreign carriers are offering a record number of flights between the U.S. and Europe this summer. U.S. carriers are expanding in Europe to meet strong demand for travel and to escape fierce competition from discounters in the domestic market. Jul 11, 2006

Airlines urge Congress to speed pension reform bill. Two carriers are pressuring lawmakers to complete pension legislation that would allow them more time to fund their pension plans. Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines are asking Congress to move quickly on the bill. Jul 10, 2006

MaxJet Airways

MaxJet, the Stansted-based business class only North Atlantic operation, is proving to be if nothing else innovative. The airline, which offers weekdaily services to both New York and Washington (and limited operations at the weekends) has introduced a 'flight connections' service on its website, enabling passengers from both sides of the Atlantic to easily view onward destinations at both Kennedy and Stansted airports. For those originating in the UK the site recommends linksfrom Washington Dulles and New York JFK to over 40 US cities, including Las Vegas, Denver, Houston, Miami, San Diego, Boston and Chicago. It features a wide range of airlines, including US low cost carriers as well as legacy operators. For the American traveller, possible European connections through Stansted include Turkey, Denmark, Ireland, Germany and the Czech Republic, routes operated by many of the low cost carriers. Maxjet makes it clear that it is a point-to-point airline and listed are with other airlines involving purchasing two tickets and re-checking in baggage. Eos Airlines, who also fly from Stansted to Kennedy with a one class operation, has joined Porsche, Mercedes, Apple Computer, and TAG Heuer, among other innovative companies, in receiving the coveted "Red Dot" design award in Germany for its patented seat, or "suite," design, seen here. http://www.eosairlines.com http://www.maxjet.com Jul 15, 2006

Northwest Airlines

Northwest hopes perks keep top customers loyal. Northwest Airlines is increasing perks for its top travelers in an effort to boost revenue. The carrier last week unveiled a special boarding lane for frequent customers, and it will upgrade food offerings in first class. Jul 10, 2006