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ATA Expects Crowded Planes Over Thanksgiving Holiday

As Always, Plan Ahead... And Be Ready For Change-Ups

The Air Transport Association of America lobbying group for most US airlines, said this week it expects full planes during the upcoming 2008 Thanksgiving holiday season, despite a 10 percent year-over-year decrease in the number of passengers traveling on US carriers.

AirTran Adds Checked Bag Fee, More Ways To Upgrade

First Carrier To Sell Seat Upgrades Onboard

Orlando-based low-cost carrier AirTran Airways introduced two new policies this week... one of which is sure to be met with groans from customers.

Jeppesen, InfoWERK Partner For Online Training

'Blended' Approach Helpful For Ab-Initio Students

Jeppesen announced Tuesday a new partnership with multimedia-based training systems provider infoWERK to launch 11 web-based course modules for ATPL training.

Belgian Flight Academy Purchases Mechtronix Ascent XJ Trainer

BAFA To Provide MCC Training As Part Of Expansion

Flight training equipment provider Mechtronix Systems announced this week a purchase from Ben Air Flight Academy (BAFA) for an Ascent XJ Trainer, configured as a generic twin-engine large jet aircraft with a conversion kit to commercial turboprop, specifically to the ATR series.

Next Stop Dubai: Aero-TV Checks Out Emirates' LONG-Distance LAX Route (Part 1)

Thanks To The B777-200LR, Emirates Flies Non-Stop From LAX To Dubai

International airline travel is a function these days of the old "feast or famine" principle... what's good is VERY good and what isn't... well, we really do not want go/fly there. One of the brightest of the shining stars in the International Airline sweepstakes is an amazing airline based in the Middle East, Emirates.

Task Force Swings, Misses On Airline Delay Protections

Panel Opts To Let Carriers Decide On Guidelines

Anyone holding out hope the federal government would finally add some teeth to guidelines on how airlines should handle passenger strandings should probably stop reading now.

Report: Boeing, SPEEA Talks Hit Turbulence

Company And Union Stall On Proposals

Even as Boeing struggles to bring its commercial aircraft production back up to speed after a 57-day strike by machinists, it faces another expiring contract with members of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace.