Airline News - North America.Jan 22, 2007 Lawmaker says too few controllers compromises safety. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., says understaffing at air traffic control towers in upstate New York Upstate New York is the region of New York State north of the core of the New York metropolitan area. It has a population of 7,121,911 out of New York State's total 18,976,457. Were it an independent state, it would be ranked 13th by population. is putting air safety at risk. Schumer says just 164 controllers are currently guiding planes in upstate New York, far short of the required 192. An FAA spokeswoman says most facilities in the U.S. are adequately staffed. Jan 11, 2007 More business travelers bring pets along. More business travelers are taking their pets with them as airlines and hotels become more animal-friendly. About 15 million Americans took at least one overnight trip with a pet in 2003, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. Jan 9, 2007 Air Canada Air Canada Jazz Jazz Air LP (Air Canada Jazz) is a Canadian regional airline based in the Halifax Regional Municipality, at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Enfield, Nova Scotia. launched a seasonal daily Calgary-Palm Springs flight aboard a CRJ CRJ Canadair Regional Jet CRJ Chiropractic Research Journal CRJ Commission for Racial Justice CRJ Cylinder Reduction Jumper 705. Service will operate until April 10. Jan 18, 2007 Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines plans $18M renovation at Sea-Tac. Alaska Airlines says it will renovate its check-in area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (IATA: SEA, ICAO: KSEA, FAA LID: SEA), also known as Sea-Tac Airport, is located in SeaTac, Washington, United States at the intersections of Washington State Route 518, Washington State Route 99 and to reduce wait times for travelers. The airline will spend $18 million on the project, which it will complete by the end of this year. Jan 11, 2007 American Airlines American prepares for growth at Tokyo Narita hub. American Airlines expects its Asian business to grow in 2007 and is adjusting operations at its Tokyo hub. Japan Airlines this year will join American in the Oneworld Alliance, a move that could boost traffic for American up to 30%. American will relocate to the airport's Terminal 2, which will give it easier access to other points in Asia. Jan 17, 2007 American Airlines American Airlines said that it no longer will sell tickets for international flights or domestic first and business class seats through Expedia.com or any of its affiliates. Domestic coach tickets will remain available through Expedia. AA did not give a reason for the move. Jan 15, 2007 Delta Air Lines, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of John F. Kennedy "John Kennedy" and "JFK" redirect here. For other uses, see John Kennedy (disambiguation) and JFK (disambiguation). John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917–November 22, 1963), was the thirty-fifth President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in Delta Considers Resuming JFK-Tel Aviv Flights. Delta Air Lines is strongly considering bringing back its New York-Tel Aviv route as part of its strategy of expanding its international routes, a Delta spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Jan 17, 2007 United Airlines New United suites will feature flat bed, entertainment systems. United Airlines has unveiled more details on its first-class suites. The suites feature a 15.4-inch widescreen flat-panel monitor with an on-demand digital video and music system and a seat that can recline re·cline v. re·clined, re·clin·ing, re·clines v.tr. To cause to assume a leaning or prone position. v.intr. To lie back or down. into a flat bed. Jan 9, 2007 United Airlines, Frontier Airlines United, Frontier add flights from Denver. United Airlines and Frontier Airlines are adding more flights in Denver. The moves will increase service to more mid-sized and smaller cities. The two carriers handle most of the traffic out of the airport and also compete against Southwest Airlines. Jan 17, 2007 US Airways US Airways CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. generates optimism for airline industry. US Airways and its CEO Doug Parker have encouraged the sentiment that the airline industry is turning around. Since merging with America West Airlines America West Airlines was one of the United States' ten major airlines. The airline was based in Tempe, Arizona, and is now a part of US Airways Group. At the time of its integration into US Airways, the airline maintained two hubs, one at Phoenix Sky Harbor International , US Airways shares have tripled in value. Parker credits the success of the merger with America West to cost savings rather than superior management. Jan 12, 2007 US Airways US Airways may divest some gates in Charlotte: US Airways says it is willing to give up some gates in Charlotte Douglas International Airport to ensure approval of its proposal to merge with Delta Air Lines. However, President Scott Kirby says it is unlikely the airline would divest the entire Charlotte hub. Jan 11, 2007 US Airways US Airways named Morgan Stanley as joint lead arranger Lead arranger The senior tier of arranger , joining Citigroup, to underwrite the carrier's $7.2 billion in debt financing Debt Financing When a firm raises money for working capital or capital expenditures by selling bonds, bills, or notes to individual and/or institutional investors. In return for lending the money, the individuals or institutions become creditors and receive a promise to repay for its proposed merger with Delta Air Lines. Jan 9, 2007 US Airways US Airways Group US Airways Group Inc. NYSE: LCC is the Tempe, Arizona-based airline holding company that operates US Airways, US Airways Express and America West Airlines. It also operates additional companies that provide associated services. flew 5.09 billion consolidated RPMs in December, up 4.8% from the year-ago month. Capacity inched up 0.4% to 6.75 billion ASM (1) (Association for Systems Management) An international membership organization based in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1947 and disbanded in 1996, it sponsored conferences in all phases of administrative systems and management. and load factor rose 3.2 points to 75.4%. Domestic RPMs climbed 4.4% to 4.29 billion and capacity was level at 5.68 billion ASMs. International traffic was ahead 6.9% to 799.6 million RPMs against a 2.4% gain in capacity to 1.07 billion ASMs. US said December unit revenues rose more than 5% year-over-year. Jan 8, 2007 US Airways, Delta Air Lines US Airways' higher offer raises concerns about debt. US Airways' increased offer for Delta Air Lines could become a heavy burden for the merged airline, some analysts say. In a conference call, US Airways CEO Doug Parker said the level of debt "doesn't mean anything." He said the ability to service the debt is what counts. Jan 12, 2007 US Airways, Delta Air Lines US Airways on Wednesday raised its offer to acquire Delta Air Lines to $10.2 billion. US Airways increased both the cash and stock portions of its offer using the same assumptions described in Delta's disclosure statement filed with a bankruptcy court bankruptcy court n. the specialized Federal court in which bankruptcy matters under the Federal Bankruptcy Act are conducted. There are several bankruptcy courts in each state, and each one's territory covers several counties. . The offer expires Feb. 1. Delta says the higher takeover offer would increase the debt load on a combined company if the deal went ahead. 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