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Travel Services MyTSOnline addressed the top five complaints and scams in the travel industry at a member function last night. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) April 21, 2013 Travel Services MyTSOnline understands there are no shortage of complaints and scams when it comes to the travel industry. Last night at a member function, Travel Services Management addressed their top five issues. The number one complaint among all air travelers is the unacceptable size of airline seats. Scientists and...
DALLAS, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines today announced Craig Maccubbin will join the airline as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Vice President of Technology Operations, effective May 6, 2013. In his new position, Maccubbin will be responsible for the Technology Operations for the airline, which includes all current Infrastructure and Services areas and Mobile Platform. "I am thrilled to have a Leader of Craig's caliber and breadth of experience on...
United puts more focus on environmentally sustainable purchasing CHICAGO, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines is launching a Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC) initiative in an effort to better understand the environmental performance of its suppliers and deepen relationships with its key supply chain partners. The initiative underscores United's effort to lead commercial aviation as an environmentally responsible company and builds on the airline's actions and commitment to...
GAAP Net Loss of $341 Million, a $1.3 Billion Improvement over First Quarter 2012 FORT WORTH, Texas, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. Key highlights include: Revenue of $6.1 billion, the highest first quarter revenue in company history Net profit of $8 million, excluding reorganization and special items, a $256 million improvement year-over-year, and...
-- To celebrate one year at its Long Island City Support Center, JetBlue is treating select customers and fans to a private performance by the chart-topping trio -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU), New York's Hometown Airline(TM), today announces an exclusive live performance by multi-platinum selling trio Lady Antebellum. This intimate concert marks the first time JetBlue's Live From T5 concert series will take place outside of the airport...
Group Requests Congress Protect Cost-Effective Measures DALLAS, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA) is calling on Congress to oppose efforts to eliminate funding for the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program. The move arose after President Obama's fiscal year 2014 budget called for the elimination of federal funding of the volunteer initiative. "While it is unlikely that the President's budget will be adopted as...
YPSILANTI, Mich., April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Baltia Air Lines (BLTA) filed an 8K Report showing that it has successfully completed the Gate 1 requirements and has advanced into Phase II of the FAA Air Carrier Certification process. The Report states: On March 28, 2013, at the FAA East Michigan Flight Standards District Office Baltia Air Lines senior staff and their FAA counterparts conducted a Formal Meeting to review Baltia's certification documentation and management...
Data Reveals Top Five Most Visited and Searched For Destinations, Average Duration of Stay, Travel Party Size and More SAN FRANCISCO, April 17,( )2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sojern, the world's leading data-driven traveler engagement platform, today released the top U.S. consumer travel trends from the first quarter of the year, including most visited destinations, most desired/searched for destinations, average duration of stay, average size of travel party and more. The trends are based...
TEMPE, Ariz., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) will conduct a live audio webcast of its first quarter 2013 financial results conference call with the financial community on Tuesday, April 23, at 12:30 p.m. ET (9:30 a.m. PT). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120103/LA28814LOGO) The webcast will be available to the public on a listen-only basis at the company's website, www.usairways.com. US Airways, along with US Airways Shuttle and US...
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York entered an order revising an earlier order entered on Jan. 27, 2012, that imposed certain restrictions and procedures (together, the "Original Procedures") with respect to the trading and accumulation of AMR Common Stock and unsecured claims against AMR and certain of its...
