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5 US carriers salivating over Haneda slots

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Five US carriers including the country’s four largest have applied for coveted slots at Tokyo's downtown Haneda airport, two months after a landmark agreement was reached between the US and Japan to relax restrictions on flights between the two countries. Among the carriers seeking slots are: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Delta and United are the two biggest US carriers serving Japan. … [Read more...] about 5 US carriers salivating over Haneda slots

American Airlines Cargo focuses on quality

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“The outlook for our industry remains difficult next year and recovery will likely track with the global economy,” Reedy says. “In response, our industry leaders are addressing these market challenges and turning to markets that still show promise – such as perishables andpharmaceuticals.” Air carriers have acted proactively, with many announcing temperaturecontrolled products to help maintain the efficacy of their customers’ products. … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo focuses on quality

EUROPS & CIS: Branson urges US to deny BA-American coop

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Richard Branson has called on the US government to deny British Airways’ request for greater commercial cooperation, including agreement on ticket schedules and prices, with American Airlines. It is one year since British Airways applied to regulators for anti-trust immunity, which would in effect allow it to dominate Heathrow Airport. According to Branson, BA wants the “global aviation regulatory system to be applied solely in his interests”. It is already … [Read more...] about EUROPS & CIS: Branson urges US to deny BA-American coop

American gets ok for own RNP approaches

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American Airlines has begun developing its own Required Navigation Performance (RNP) approaches, after being certified by the FAA to design its own procedures for selected airports. The airline has already designed and demonstrated RNP approaches at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, where American has one of its major maintenance facilities. RNP approaches have significant safety and efficiency benefits for carriers. Some airlines, such as Southwest, are contracting with third parties to … [Read more...] about American gets ok for own RNP approaches

EUROPS & CIS: Branson urges US to deny BA-American coop

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Richard Branson has called on the US government to deny British Airways’ request for greater commercial cooperation, including agreement on ticket schedules and prices, with American Airlines. It is one year since British Airways applied to regulators for anti-trust immunity, which would in effect allow it to dominate Heathrow Airport. According to Branson, BA wants the “global aviation regulatory system to be applied solely in his interests”. It is already … [Read more...] about EUROPS & CIS: Branson urges US to deny BA-American coop

One year postponement for UAL China flights

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United Airlines has received permission from the US Transportation Department to delay the start of flights between San Francisco and Guangzhou, China until June 2010 because of the steep drop off in demand. The move follows that of other US carriers, Northwest Airlines, American Airlines and US Airways who have all delayed the start of service between the US and China in the last year. … [Read more...] about One year postponement for UAL China flights