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May 21, 2008

American To Cut Flights, Lay Off 'Thousands' And Charge For All Checked Luggage

BIG Layoffs, Capacity Cuts On The Horizon

ANN REALTIME REPORTING 05.21.08 1345 EDT: Things appear to be dire at American Airlines. The Fort Worth-based carrier announced Wednesday plans to slash its flight schedule and workforce, as the airline struggles to cope with high fuel prices.

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Southwest Airlines Pilots Honor Herb Kelleher

Union Applauds 38 Years Of 'Outstanding Leadership'

When was the last time we've heard airline pilots praising the leadership of an outgoing executive? It's been awhile, to be sure... but such was the case Wednesday, as several Southwest Airlines pilots sat in the audience, in full uniform, of Southwest co-founder Herb Kelleher's last annual shareholder's meeting as Chairman of the Board.

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Report: 787 Delays Could Mean Windfall For Older Widebody

Boeing Will Likely Offer 767s To Tide Over Dreamliner Customers

There might be at least one bright spot for Boeing, as the American planemaker struggles to deliver its oft-delayed 787 Dreamliner to waiting customers. Those delivery delays -- some as long as 30 months -- means several airlines are looking for alternate planes to tide them over, and Boeing happens to have a similarly-sized widebody just waiting for more orders.

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Aero-TV: Delta Connection Academy And Embry Riddle Partner Up

Forces To Be Reckoned With In The Aero-Educational World Team Up

It's really tough to know who to trust in the aviation education business these days... stories like the frauds surrounding the Silver State Helicopter mess, as well as other such catastrophes, certainly give someone thinking of an aviation education a reason to pause. So... when two of the best known and most highly regarded names in the aero-educational industry decide to cooperate on something, you know you have a good deal.

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Survey Says: Customers Rate Airline Service 'Dismal'

Southwest Leads Satisfaction Rankings, US Airways Brings Up The Rear

This isn't the most surprising news we've posted lately. Customer satisfaction among US airline passengers is at the lowest point in seven years, according to a survey conducted by the University of Michigan.

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The End Of An Era At Southwest Airlines

Wednesday Marks Herb Kelleher's Last Day As Chairman

The airline industry is about to change forever. Wednesday is founder Herb Kelleher's last day as Chairman of Southwest Airlines.

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First Bombardier Q400 Delivered To Croatia Airlines

Croatian Flag Carrier Hold Options on Two More

Bombardier Aerospace delivered the first of four Q400 turboprop airliners ordered by Croatia Airlines of Zagreb, Croatia this week stemming from an order announced on June 4, 2007. Croatia Airlines holds options on two additional Q400 aircraft.

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