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February 05, 2008

Truth In Numbers: Airlines Earn A 'D+' For 2007

Second-Worst Year For On-Time Performance Since Record-Keeping Started

The airlines' report card for 2007 is in... and they're not the kind of grades you'd be eager for your parents to see. According to information released Tuesday by the Department of Transportation, the nation's airlines experienced an even-lower rate of on-time flights, and more reports of mishandled baggage, last year than in 2006.

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Hawaiian Airlines Signs Agreement For 12 Airbus Widebodies

Includes Six A350XWB-800s, Rights On Six More

On Monday, Hawaiian Airlines announced it recently signed a definitive purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire 12 new long-range widebody aircraft and secure purchase rights for an additional 12 aircraft. The signing comes after the airline reached agreements with its pilot and flight attendant unions on the introduction of new aircraft -- which had threatened to nix the deal, as ANN reported.

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Midwest Airlines Names New Chief Operating Officer

Joseph C. Kolshak Comes From Delta

Newly-acquired by a team comprised of a Texas equity firm and Northwest Airlines, on Monday Midwest Airlines announced the appointment of Joseph C. Kolshak as chief operating officer.

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Reports: Passengers Ready To Sue BA For 777 Accident

Airline CEO Calls Passengers, Expresses Confidence In Type

Despite efforts by British Airways to console and placate the passengers onboard one of its Boeing 777s that crashed on approach to Heathrow last month, the airline still faces a possible flurry of lawsuits.

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Ryanair Chief Applauds Looming Recession

Says People Will Still Fly, For Less

The following news item -- that the CEO of one of the world's best known (some would say infamous) airlines looks forward to a looming global recession -- may strike you a bit odd. Until, that is, you learn the exec in question is Michael O'Leary, CEO of Irish ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair.

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Open Skies Equates To Musical Chairs For Airlines

Carriers Shuffle Schedules, Swap Routes Into Heathrow

The news lately has been full of new transatlantic airline partnerships, and with the Open Skies agreement between the US and Europe set to start March 30, the puzzle pieces are starting to form a picture.

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UPS Airlines Marks The Big 2-0

Started Ops With Two DC-8s In 1988

The anniversary passed quietly on Friday, as media attention was fixed on the Super Bowl. But in Louisville, KY, the 20th anniversary of UPS Airlines is a pretty big deal. Starting in 1988 with two DC-8s -- which remain in service -- UPS is now the ninth-largest airline in the world, with 268 aircraft and 3,000 pilots. And it's still growing.

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