Two of Russia’s major airlines will increase from two to five their nonstop weekly flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg, starting in winter and spring, which aims to increase flow of Russian tourists to Dominican Republic by more than 100 percent.
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced same-day flight connections from Copenhagen, Denmark to St. Thomas, USVI on Delta Air Lines.
Starting October 17, TAM will begin to offer its new daily flight service to Lima, Peru. The flight will depart from Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo en route to Jorge Chavez International Airport in Peru’s capital.
United Airlines has decided to double its fee for a second checked bag on a domestic flight from $25 to $50 one-way. The airline estimated that the $50 fee would apply to about one out of seven customers. First- and business-class customers and United’s frequent fliers don’t have to pay the new charge.
Continental Airlines has resumed a comprehensive flight schedule at its Houston hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. All terminals at the airport are functioning, and Continental is providing frequent flights for travelers originating, arriving or connecting at IAH.
AMR Corp., American Airlines parent, said it has netted proceeds of $294 million through the sale of 27.1 million shares of common stock.