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Apr 23 2024
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Airlines interested in Athens airport, but more parking needed
Airline passenger service could be coming back to Athens-Ben Epps Airport, potentially in a larger way than previous commercial efforts, according to information recently presented to Athens-Clarke County’s mayor and commission. Airport staff members met in February with representatives of “five major airlines to discuss the possibilities of starting service in Athens” during an industry
Athens Banner-HeraldApr 18 2024
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Kerby: Airline’s move grounds booking competition
In less than a month, millions of American Airlines customers will no longer receive AAdvantage rewards unless they book directly through AA owned or preferred channels. This is the latest move by the airline to force travelers to use booking tools that lead to reduced consumer choice, fluctuating prices, and record airline profits. In recent years, consumers have noticed that online plane
Boston HeraldApr 17 2024
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All Alaska Airlines planes grounded by FAA
All Alaska Airlines planes were grounded Wednesday morning by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA issued a global ground stop for Alaska and its subcarriers just after 10:30 a.m. Eastern time. One subcarrier, SkyWest, was excluded from the ground stop. Regulators provided no further explanation for the sudden carrier-focused ground stop. A ground stop is an FAA order that requires
New York Daily NewsApr 20 2024
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From the Archives: Belle of Louisville takes on Delta Queen in first steamboat race
Two of the last authentic steamboats, the America and Cincinnati, raced upstream on the Ohio River from Louisville’s wharf on Aug. 19, 1928, to see which boat could reach Rose Island the fastest. Once the dominant mode of transportation on inland waterways during the 1800s, these steam-powered vessels now were more of a novelty by the mid-1900s. It would be a 35-year wait till the next great
The Courier-JournalApr 24 2024
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American Airlines shakes up its frequent flyer rules
Looking to achieve frequent-flyer status with American Airlines? Book direct. The carrier has announced another round of changes to its loyalty program, saying passengers will only receive Loyalty Points and AAdvantage miles if they book directly with American, one of its partners, or a “preferred” travel agency. Flights booked elsewhere won’t earn miles. The new rules go into effect in July.
FortuneApr 24 2024
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US mandates new airline fee disclosure, refund rules
The U.S. Transportation Department is finalizing on Tuesday new rules that require upfront disclosure of airline fees and mandate refunds for delayed baggage or inoperative services like onboard Wi-Fi.
The rules, which were nearly three years in the works, will require airlines and ticket agents to tell consumers upfront about baggage or change and cancellation fees. The department said
ReutersApr 12 2024
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US airlines ask Biden administration to block additional flights to China
The US aviation industry has asked the Biden administration to pause approval of additional flights to and from China, saying Beijing’s “existing harmful anti-competitive policies” hurt American airlines and workers.
“The competitive disadvantage is harmful to the approximately 315,000 workers employed by US passenger airlines that serve China,” according to a letter published Thursday
CNN (Online News)Mar 19 2024
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Natrona County Commissioners approve Delta MRG despite reservations
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve a minimum revenue guarantee with Delta Airlines that could cost the county up to $650,700, though several commissioners expressed discomfort at doing so. The entire MRG demand is $1,084,500. The MRG, of which the county pays 60% and the state pays 40%, runs retroactively from Jan. 1 of this year to
Oil City NewsApr 23 2024
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Blue Delta Air Force Band to perform at De La Salle Collegiate April 25
De La Salle Collegiate will host Blue Delta, the commercial, popular music ensemble of the United States Air Force Academy Band for a special free concert at 9:50 a.m. April 25 in the Bill Fox Gymnasium. All are welcome to attend. Stationed in Colorado Springs, the full-time, active-duty bandsmen are committed to enhancing community relations, supporting the recruiting mission of the United
Macomb Daily