GPS could save airlines time and fuel (The Palm Beach Post)
A World War II-era air traffic network that often forces planes to take longer, zigzagging routes is costing U.S. airlines billions of dollars in wasted fuel while an upgrade to a satellite-based system has languished in the planning stages for more than a decade.
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American Airlines Center remains Victory's biggest draw (Dallas Morning News)
Long before the sleek House condo tower was even a hole in the ground, there was American Airlines Center. Home to the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars, the arena opened in July 2001, paid for, in part, with $125 million from taxpayers.
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Crisis hits India: Airlines seek $1bn bailout (The Times of India)
India's airline sector has become the first industry to seek an official bailout from the govt. The Federation of Indian Airlines wants a 3-year moratorium on loan repayment.
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Airlines brace for lower occupancy on international routes (The Hindu)
New Delhi, Oct. 10 It will be a harsh winter for the airline industry. The slowdown in the global economy could impact both domestic and international airlines flying on several international routes. Both segments – leisure flyers and corporate travellers – are likely to be affected.
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BAA passenger traffic falls as airlines collapse (Financial Times)
The number of passengers travelling through BAA's seven UK airports fell sharply last month reflecting the impact of weakening economic growth as well as the collapse of two airlines.
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American Airlines attendants picket at airports (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
American Airlines flight attendants carried picket signs at several airports Friday to protest what they called poor working conditions at the nation's largest carrier.
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GPS could save airlines billions in fuel costs (MSNBC)
A World War II-era air traffic network that often forces planes to take longer, zigzagging routes is costing U.S. airlines billions of dollars in wasted fuel.
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Lucrative business class air travel hit by crisis (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Businessmen and women, hit by the global financial crisis, are cutting back on their trips and forcing airlines to either slash their prices or to reduce capacity, analysts said.
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American Airlines flight attendants protest conditions (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Trebor Banstetter D/FW AIRPORT - Flight attendants for American Airlines demonstrated, held signs and passed out travel pillows to passengers Friday as they protested what they said were poor working conditions and deteriorating service at the airline. Attendants marched at four airports nationwide, including Los Angeles, Miami and LaGuardia Airport in New York as well as Dallas/Fort Worth ...
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U.S. escalates fight with airlines over NY airports (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
The Bush administration escalated a bitter fight with airlines on Thursday by pushing ahead with a plan to auction takeoff and landing rights at New York-area airports despite key congressional opposition and an industry threat to block the initiative in court.
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