By Benjamin Spillman, Las Vegas Review-Journal Apr. 1--The sudden bankruptcy and flight cancellations by Aloha Airlines is a rude disruption for passengers who were counting on the carrier to get them to and from Las Vegas, or anywhere for that matter.

By Ja'Rena Lunsford, The Oklahoman Apr. 2--Oklahoma travelers soon will have one less option for service to Las Vegas and beach destinations. Charter carrier Champion Air will cease operations May 31.

Champion Air announced today that it will cease flight operations May 31, 2008. "This is a sad day for the entire Champion family," said Champion President and CEO Lee Steele.

Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA) was honored today as the recipient of a 2007 Minnesota Governor's Award for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention.

WASHINGTON, May 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Champion Air pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), were granted access to $2 million from the union's Major Contingency Fund (MCF) as their 27-month negotiations slowed to an unacceptable pace.