13 hrs ago | Chicago Sun-Times
New airline sets sights on O'Hare
“Our belief is because of that lack of competition, you have higher fares at O'Hare than you otherwise would have, and perhaps lower levels of service than you otherwise would have”
BY MARY WISNIEWSKI mwisniewski@suntimes.com Virgin America, the new California-based low-cost airline partly owned by British business magnate Richard Branson, will ask the Federation Aviation Administration on ... via Chicago Sun-Times
Sunday | Free Republic
Actor Dennis Farina (Law and Order) arrested at L.A. airport
“Farina was very apologetic and cooperative with officers”
Dennis Farina, a former policeman who built a Hollywood career playing detectives, was arrested on Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport for carrying a loaded gun on his way to board a plane, police said. via Free Republic
Saturday May 10 | Planenews Aviation News Portal
United Airlines' Collateral Damage
“Hello Earth to United, Earth to Glenn. You've had oodles of bonus money for years and you still don't seem to be able to hire executives that can get everyone working together smoothly.”
From - www.jetwhine.com If I were a United Shareholder Still trying to recover its corporate composure after a stinging slap in the face last week from Continental, United Airlines is now turning its focus on ... via Planenews Aviation News Portal
Thursday May 8 | WTOP-FM Washington
Top 3 air carriers boost fuel charge by $20 roundtrip
“I would say to my CEOs: fasten your seat belts, tougher times are coming”
The three biggest U.S. carriers said Thursday they have again raised ticket prices, this time by $20 roundtrip, to recoup rapidly rising fuel costs. via WTOP-FM Washington
Thursday May 8 | Market Watch
UAL appoints John Tague as COO
United Airlines parent UAL Corp. announced Thursday that Pete McDonald would step down as the company's chief operating officer to be replaced by John Tague, who most recently served as chief revenue officer. via Market Watch
Wednesday May 7 | The Moscow Times
United Plans Direct Moscow Flights
“Commerce and tourism are growing exponentially in both Dubai and Moscow, and many of our cargo and corporate customers are traveling and shipping there more often to capitalize upon the economic health in these regions”
Testimonials "Fifteen years is a long time. In fifteen years you can build up an international property business. via The Moscow Times
Tuesday May 6 | Daily Herald
United launches service to Dubai, Moscow
“With these new routes, we are continuing to show discipline with our capacity deployment by targeting profitable growth opportunities.”
United Airlines Inc. said Tuesday it plans to offer new daily passenger and cargo service to Dubai and Moscow from its Washington Dulles hub. via Daily Herald
Tuesday May 6 | Airport Business
Incentive pay flap at United: Union workers denounce $130 million in stock to reward top management
“The new incentive plan's 8 million shares will provide the company the opportunity to make awards over the next three to five years, enabling us to attract, retain and reward exceptional senior leaders”
Another pay controversy has erupted at United Airlines, as the carrier prepares to set aside stock worth about $130 million to fund a new incentive plan for executives. via Airport Business
Monday May 5 | Reuters
United Airlines may ask for credit revision: report
UAL's United Airlines is mulling asking its banks to rejig the terms of its credit facility in an effort to get crucial financial flexibility, the Financial Times reported on Monday. via Reuters
Sunday May 4 | Raw Story
United Airlines considers US Airways match-up: WSJ
UAL Group, parent company of United Airlines, is looking at a possible merger with US Airways after its advances to Continental Airlines fell flat, The Wall Street Journal online reported Sunday. via Raw Story







