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Domestic airlines are expected to expand capacity as demand for air travel returns. For this reason, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated its report on the Domestic Airlines industry in Australia. Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 The past five years started with buoyant demand for air travel and high fuel prices boosted ticket prices. However, domestic airlines faced major hurdles as global economic conditions plummeted. Falling consumer confidence and the constant threat...
“The Commercial Aircraft Market 2013-2023” is the new market research report added to ReportsnReports.com store. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 The global commercial aircraft sector is expected to experience a slow and stable growth during the forecast period. Airline companies around the world are expected to procure approximately 34000 airplanes during the 2011-2031 periods according to Boeing’s estimates. The commercial aircraft market grows parallel to the civil aviation...
Companies now rewarded miles for taking care of business as usual CHICAGO, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced the launch of the MileagePlus Small Business Network, the first U.S. travel loyalty program that enables businesses to earn and redeem miles. Participating businesses earn award miles by purchasing goods and services from more than a dozen of the program's vendor partners, including leading providers of printing, shipping, credit card payment...
DUBLIN, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FLY Leasing Limited (NYSE: FLY) ("FLY"), a global lessor of modern commercial jet aircraft, today announced a further re-pricing of its 2012 Term Loan. The interest rate on the amended loan will be LIBOR plus 3.50%, a 1.00% reduction from the previous interest rate. In addition, the LIBOR floor has been reduced to 1.00%, a reduction of 0.25%. "This is the second re-pricing of our 2012 Term Loan, demonstrating our active approach to managing our...
Silicon Valley's Hometown Airline Partners with Silvercar to offer Elevate® Members Seamless, Connected Travel SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America, the award-winning California-based airline, announces today that it has partnered with Silvercar, the company revolutionizing the car rental experience with its fleet of WiFi-enabled, premium Audi A4s, to offer Virgin America's Elevate members a seamless and connected travel experience from air to ground....
Daily United Express Flights Begin June 6, 2013 SAINT GEORGE, Utah, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyWest Airlines is excited to offer new United Express flights between St. George, Utah and Denver, Colo. beginning June 6, 2013. To celebrate the new service, SkyWest is launching an introductory fare, offering non-stop flights as low as $99* each way, based on required round-trip purchase. These low fares are available for purchase on united.com today through June 20, 2013, with 14...
Improving On-Time Performance with New Boarding Process FORT WORTH, Texas, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines today launched a new systemwide boarding process that saves overall boarding time by allowing customers who are traveling light to board earlier. Customers traveling with one personal carry-on item that fits under the seat in front of them will be invited to board before Group 2. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130208/DA56847LOGO) The new boarding...
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) THURSDAY, MAY 16: UPWARD BOUND Profile America -- Thursday, May 16th.( )Flying became more comfortable -- this week in 1930 -- when United Airlines made the first flight with an airline stewardess, Ellen Church. She tended passengers on a May 15th flight from Oakland, California to Chicago....
TEMPE, Ariz., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- US Airways' (NYSE: LCC) Chief Operating Officer Robert Isom will present at the 6(th) Annual Wolfe Research Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, May 22, at 3 p.m. ET. The presentation will be webcast live at www.usairways.com. To access the webcast, click on Company Information >> Investor Relations>> Webcasts/Presentations/Updates. An archive of the webcast will be available on the company's website. (Logo:...
Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways Maintain the Highest Rankings in Their Respective Segments WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Airline satisfaction has improved to its highest level since 2006, driven by gains made among traditional carriers, according to the J.D. Power & Associates 2013 North America Airline Satisfaction Study(SM )released today. KEY FINDINGS Overall passenger satisfaction with North American airlines improves to 695, which is up 14...
