Air Travel News
Some of the stories that have made the news, or are making news in the air travel industry.
The language of Air Travel defined!
Your air travel guide has compiled a huge list of air travel terms and airline lingo. Take a peek and find the definition you are looking for.
Your air travel guide has compiled a huge list of air travel terms and airline lingo. Take a peek and find the definition you are looking for.
Open Skies - Europe and US
Open Skies is not just a concept anymore, but an agreement between Europe and the US to allow more competition and slots to airports for both regions.
Open Skies is not just a concept anymore, but an agreement between Europe and the US to allow more competition and slots to airports for both regions.
Biggest Airline Stories of the Year
The biggest stories for the airlines in 2008. The top stories for airlines in 2008 included failed airlines and fees, fees, fees.
The biggest stories for the airlines in 2008. The top stories for airlines in 2008 included failed airlines and fees, fees, fees.
Prepare the Way for the A380
This new passenger jet could carry over 800 passengers. Clear the runway, this mammoth jetliner is gearing up for its arrival.
This new passenger jet could carry over 800 passengers. Clear the runway, this mammoth jetliner is gearing up for its arrival.
Your Heart is Safe With American Airlines
February 18, 2008 was the 10 year anniversary of the first passenger whose life was saved by an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) on a commercial flight.
February 18, 2008 was the 10 year anniversary of the first passenger whose life was saved by an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) on a commercial flight.
Airlines Talk Mergers - Rumors of Air Travel Industry Consolidation
Many within the airline industry have been speaking up on the need to consolidate the industry in the United States and in other parts of the world.
Many within the airline industry have been speaking up on the need to consolidate the industry in the United States and in other parts of the world.
The Soaring Cost of Fuel, and its Impact - American Airlines Explains...
American Airlines sent out a statement that puts a lot of expenses into perspective, and I thought it could make for an interesting read.
American Airlines sent out a statement that puts a lot of expenses into perspective, and I thought it could make for an interesting read.
Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines Set to Merge
Richard Anderson, Delta CEO, said: "We said we would only enter into a consolidation transaction if it was right for all of our constituencies; Delta and Northwest are a perfect fit."
Richard Anderson, Delta CEO, said: "We said we would only enter into a consolidation transaction if it was right for all of our constituencies; Delta and Northwest are a perfect fit."
At the Airport Alone - Family Leaves Toddler Behind at the Flight
It could have turned out to be a bad story. A family left their 22 month old toddler at the airport on May 12, 2008, and continued on their flight out of Vancouver.
It could have turned out to be a bad story. A family left their 22 month old toddler at the airport on May 12, 2008, and continued on their flight out of Vancouver.
Rising Oil Prices = Rising Airfare Costs
As oil prices barrel towards record highs, airlines are beginning to react with jacking up your airfares. Could this be a permanent trend, or will prices decline again if the cost of oil drops?
As oil prices barrel towards record highs, airlines are beginning to react with jacking up your airfares. Could this be a permanent trend, or will prices decline again if the cost of oil drops?
Midwest Airlines Accepts Takeover Offer
After months of speculation regarding a takeover, Midwest Airlines has agreed to an offer - and it's not from Air Tran.
After months of speculation regarding a takeover, Midwest Airlines has agreed to an offer - and it's not from Air Tran.
Buh-bye Paper Tickets - IATA Sets 2008 Deadline for 100% Electronic Tickets
Currently, a focus of IATA is to get airlines fully on board with electronic ticketing (ET). Their hoped-for deadline for saying buh-bye to paper tickets was May 31, 2008.
Currently, a focus of IATA is to get airlines fully on board with electronic ticketing (ET). Their hoped-for deadline for saying buh-bye to paper tickets was May 31, 2008.
Screening Checked Luggage
Stricter airport measures for checked luggage became reality on January 1st, 2003. It affects all passengers traveling to, from or through U.S. airports.
Stricter airport measures for checked luggage became reality on January 1st, 2003. It affects all passengers traveling to, from or through U.S. airports.
Travel warnings
The U.S. State Department provides a complete list of travel warnings. A travel essential for planning a safe trip.
The U.S. State Department provides a complete list of travel warnings. A travel essential for planning a safe trip.
Airline Breastfeeding Policies
PHD in Parenting does a great job of outlining breastfeeding policies for several airlines.
PHD in Parenting does a great job of outlining breastfeeding policies for several airlines.
IATA - the International Air Transport Association
As stated in their mission statement, "IATA is the trade association of the world's international airline industry." This site has an incredible amount of air travel information, and is updated frequently.
As stated in their mission statement, "IATA is the trade association of the world's international airline industry." This site has an incredible amount of air travel information, and is updated frequently.
Aviation photos
Airliners has simply an incredible trove of aviation photos. Stunning images from around the world including new and vintage aircraft. Just an unbelievable amount of photos, and other air industry info. A must visit!
Airliners has simply an incredible trove of aviation photos. Stunning images from around the world including new and vintage aircraft. Just an unbelievable amount of photos, and other air industry info. A must visit!
Disabled travelers - travel planning
This guide for disabled travelers covers all aspects from planning your trip, to airport access and boarding flights.
This guide for disabled travelers covers all aspects from planning your trip, to airport access and boarding flights.