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Virgin Atlantic Cabin Crews On The Verge Of A Strike

Possible Action Looms Over Holiday Travel

Employees at Virgin Atlantic are mulling over possible strike action over disputed pay rates, according to Fox Business News.

AMR And American Airlines Announce Immediate Cuts

Pilots Want Pay Increase As Cutbacks Are Announced

AMR Corp. and American Airlines Inc. have announced immediate cutbacks to their executive ranks, which will affect 100 to 200 positions, according to the Dallas Morning News.

It's 'Okay': China Gets Another Boeing

Airline To Fly New Routes With 737-800

Boeing tells ANN the American planemaker recently delivered a Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 to Tianjin-based Okay Airways Company Ltd., the Peoples' Republic of China's first private airline.

European Carriers Opt For Longer Routes To Dodge ATC Costs

Gee... Airlines Don't Like User Fees, Either!

In an effort to cut their costs, several European airlines are opting for longer routes over the Atlantic to cut down on air traffic control fees, according to the BBC.

India To Open Regional Routes For Air Carriers

Booming Country Wants More Rural Regional Air Service

India's first scheduled regional airline is ready for takeoff. Chennai-based Star Aviation Pvt. Ltd -- an airline unit of ETA Star group, headquartered in Dubai -- is soon to get an operating license from the civil aviation ministry, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Air New Zealand Plans For Spending $300 million On New Aircraft

Turboprop Or Jet? That's The Question For NZ

Air New Zealand is planning a $300 million fleet upgrade to strike out on new routes, and gradually replace the fleet of 11 ATR72-500 regional turboprops.