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All News

May 19, 2008

DOT Gives OpenSkies Its Wings

Approves First Carrier To Take Advantage Of Open Skies Agreement

On Monday, British Airways' new business-class transatlantic airline, OpenSkies, received approval from the US Department of Transportation to begin operations. The new airline will offer flights between Paris' Orly Airport and New York's JFK Airport starting in June.

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No Surprises Here: ATA Opposes DOT's New York Slot Auction Proposal

May Expresses Group's 'Frustration'

As expected, the Air Transport Association of America -- industry trade group and lobbying organization for most US airlines -- has issued a statement opposing the Department of Transportation's proposed slot auction program for New York area airports.

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BTS Says Airlines Reported First Loss Margin Since Q1 2006

Profits Slip On -- You Guessed It -- High Fuel Prices

A group of 20 selected passenger airlines reported a system operating loss margin of 0.02 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007, the first loss after six consecutive profitable quarters, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the US Department of Transportation reported Monday in a release of preliminary data. The 20-carrier group consists of the largest network, low-cost and regional carriers based on operating revenue.

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Allied Pilots Association Commends FAA Efforts On 'Ultra-Long-Range' Flying

“We fully support the FAA’s stated goal of holding ultra-long-range flying to the highest standards of safety”

The Allied Pilots Association (APA), collective bargaining agent for the 12,000 pilots of American Airlines, recently participated in a two-day roundtable meeting at FAA headquarters in Washington, D.C. as part of efforts to develop new rules that will govern ultra-long-range flying.

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USAPA Speaks out on Airline Consolidation Rumors Including UAL

Following the recent US Airline Pilots Association Board Meeting, and prompted by increased media attention on a possible US Airways and United Airlines merger, leaders of The US Airline Pilots Association are evaluating the effects that mergers may have on their Company and their Pilots.

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DOT Caps Flights At Newark, Looks At Other Ways To Curb NE Delays

Opens Comment Period For Slot Auctions At JFK, EWR

In a wide-ranging Department of Transportation news release Friday, DOT Secretary Mary Peters announced three new measures addressing delays at the three major New York-area airports.

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