Low Cost Airline News - North America.Nov 6, 2006 Discounters face challenges as legacy airlines lower costs. Discount carriers are facing steep competition now that legacy airlines have lowered their costs. Analysts say the discounters are running out of new places to fly and note that slower growth may affect the carriers' profitability. Oct 30, 2006 AirTran Airways AirTran Airways is a low-cost airline that is a Delaware corporation with headquarters in Orlando, Florida, USA and is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings. AirTran operates over 750 daily flights throughout the eastern USA and the Midwest, including over 270 daily departures from Rising costs sink AirTran. AirTran Holdings AirTran Holdings (NYSE: AAI) is a Nevada corporation that operates as an airline holding company. Its primary asset is AirTran Airways. History After the large amount of negative publicity surrounding the Flight 592 incident, ValuJet Airlines suffered serious , parent of the airline, sank to a third-quarter loss of $4.3 million despite record passenger numbers and revenue. Oct 30, 2006 Frontier Airlines This article is about Frontier Airlines that was founded in 1994. For the company known as Frontier Airlines from 1950 to 1986, see Frontier Airlines (1950-1986). For the similarly named Frontier Flying Service see Frontier Flying Service. Frontier Airlines reported net income of $509,000 for its fiscal second quarter ended Sept. 30, narrowed from net income of $6.9 million in the year-ago quarter. President and 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. Jeff Potter expressed satisfaction that the carrier stayed in the black in spite of volatile fuel costs, tough competition and the negative impact of new security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security . Oct 30, 2006 Frontier Airlines Frontier said it is focusing on boosting Mexican services and "will have over 86 flights a week to Mexico from Denver alone," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Potter. Given the "strength" in Mexico service, "we expect our December quarterly results will be at or near breakeven, a significant improvement over last year's quarterly results." Oct 30, 2006 Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines revenues increased 19.9% to $309.9 million while expenses climbed 25.3% to $306.8 million, producing operating income Operating Income The profit realized from a business' own operations. Notes: This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit. of $3.96 million including $868,000 in business interruption insurance Noun 1. business interruption insurance - insurance that provides protection for the loss of profits and continuing fixed expenses resulting from a break in commercial activities due to the occurrence of a peril proceeds. RPMs grew 15.4% to 2.24 billion on a 14.7% rise in capacity to 2.89 billion ASMs, resulting in a load factor of 77.5%, up 0.4 point. Passenger yield was ahead 5.3% to 12.31 cents as RASM RASM Revenue per Available Seat Mile RASM Reliability, Availability, Scalability and Manageability (Red Hat, Inc.) RASM Rear Admiral Submarines (UK) RASM Recorded Announcement Systems Manager rose 5.9% to 9.54 cents and CASM CASM Cost per Available Seat Mile CASM Communities and Small-scale Mining CASM Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine CASM Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics (Univeristy of Cambridge, UK) CASM Coherent Adaptive Subcarrier Modulation lifted 11.2% to 9.65 cents. CASM excluding fuel was up 4.8% to 6.14 cents. Oct 30, 2006 JetBlue Airways JetBlue signs distribution pact with Amadeus. JetBlue Airways and Amadeus have signed a long-term distribution agreement giving Amadeus users the ability to book fares and inventory available through the airline's internal reservation system, consumer Web sites and third-party Web sites. JetBlue has also signed agreements with Worldspan, Sabre and Galileo. Nov 2, 2006 JetBlue Airways Anticipating needs is key to customer service. JetBlue Airways exemplifies a new approach to customer service focused on anticipating their needs. One way the airline achieves that is to instill in·still v. To pour in drop by drop. in  stil·la tion n. in all its employees a sense of responsibility for customer satisfaction. There is no department at the airline called "customer service," says Eric Brinker, director of brand management and customer experience. "We are a customer-service company that happens to fly airplanes." Oct 31, 2006 JetBlue Airways JetBlue sees GDS GDS Global Distribution System GDS Google Desktop Search (Google) GDS Goodie Domain Service (Vienna University of Technology, Austria) GDS Guards participation as part of its evolution. News from Travel Technology Update: JetBlue Airways is returning to all four GDSs with a new five-year, full-content agreement with Worldspan and participation in Amadeus in the works. Oct 31, 2006 Southwest Airlines Southwest expects to rebound from difficult third quarter. Insisting that his carrier has "a number of weapons to choose from," Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly told reporters and analysts at the company's Dallas headquarters this week that a 15% increase in year-end earnings remains a goal for both 2006 and 2007. Nov 3, 2006 Southwest Airlines Southwest lowers Dallas fares, mulls expansion plans. Southwest Airlines on Wednesday lowered fares on its Dallas routes. The airline says it is considering expanding in other cities, including Dallas and Philadelphia, and is adding flights in Phoenix and Orange County, Calif. Nov 2, 2006 Sun Country Airlines Sun Country Airlines has been acquired by a group of investors who said they plan to expand the airline and develop markets for both business and leisure travelers. The acquisition of the St. Paul, Minn.-based carrier by Petters Group and Whitebox Advisors was concluded Oct. 31. Nov 2, 2006 Sun Country Airlines New owners hope to expand Sun Country Airlines. Sun Country Airlines' new owners say they plan to expand the Minnesota-based airline and capitalize on its reputation for good customer service. Petters Group Worldwide and Whitebox Advisors, both based in the Twin Cities, acquired the airline on Monday. Nov 1, 2006 Z Editor: Aram Gesar, eMail: edit@AirGuideOnline.com For more global news, reviews, features and analysis, please go to: http://www.airguideonline.com/onlinenews.htm To Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://www.airguideonline.com/order_formsubs.htm#news To Advertise: advert@AirGuideOnline.com Oct 30, 2006 |
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