A group of low-cost, low-fare and charter airlines are urging the Department of Transportation (DOT) to preserve their competitive access to vital congested airports in the U.S., including New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK).
AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, next year will shed American Eagle, its wholly owned regional carrier. Once the two airlines are separated, AMR said it expects they will continue to operate under a “mutually beneficial air services agreement.”
MLT Vacations entered into a relationship with Frontier Airlines to provide charter capacity for the Worry-Free Vacations brand in Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver beginning in 2008.
The results of the newest Zagat Airline Survey are in and the winners are young airlines and small airports. For economy and coach service, travelers named Midwest Airlines the best, with Virgin America and Jet Blue rounding out the top three.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has signed a contract for the acquisition of two further A330-200s, bringing their total A330 fleet to 12 aircraft. These new A330s will play a major role in KLM’s long-term fleet renewal and future expansion.
US Airways has agreed to terms with Airbus S.A.S. for the order of five additional long-range wide-body A330-200 aircraft, and entered into a letter of intent with International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) for the lease of two A330-200s.