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Virgin America launches 2010 growth plans; summer expansion to Orlando, Toronto

19-Mar-2010
Virgin America today announces network expansion plans that position the new airline for strong growth in 2010 and beyond.

JetBlue reiterates commitment to Jamaica: second daily flight to Kingston set for summer

17-Mar-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) announced today a second daily nonstop flight to Kingston, Jamaica from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Sean Durfy announces resignation from WestJet

17-Mar-2010
WestJet today announced the resignation of President and CEO Sean Durfy effective April 1, 2010. Mr. Durfy will also resign from the board of directors at that time. Mr. Durfy has cited personal reasons for his departure.

JetBlue Airways doubles daily nonstop flights from New York/JFK to LAX

17-Mar-2010
Beginning July 1, 2010 the value carrier will offer four daily nonstop flights from the Big Apple to LAX, providing more convenience and more choices for travelers

American Airlines and GOL enhance frequent flyer relationship

11-Mar-2010
American AAdvantage Members May Now Redeem Miles for Travel on GOL

Pemco selected for additional services and expands MRO relationship with JetBlue Airways

09-Mar-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Pemco World Air Services (”Pemco”) today announced that it signed an agreement with JetBlue Airways to upgrade airline seats for JetBlue’s 110-strong A320 Airbus passenger fleet.

Allegiant Travel Company to purchase six B757 aircraft

08-Mar-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT) today announced it has signed a forward purchase agreement to acquire six Boeing 757-200 aircraft.

Jazz Air LP announces tentative agreement with its dispatchers' union

08-Mar-2010
Jazz Air LP (Jazz) announced today that it has reached a tentative labour contract with its Dispatchers represented by the Canadian Air Line Dispatchers Association (CALDA).

Spirit Airlines resumes service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti

05-Mar-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Ultra Low Cost Airline Once Again Liberates Haiti From High Fares

American Express OPEN expands small business savings program with AirTran Airways

01-Mar-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : OPEN Savings® Partnership Launched with Two Weeks of Free Wi-Fi for All AirTran Travelers

Southwest Airlines statement regarding today's teamsters vote on tentative agreement

24-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines offered a statement in response to today's no vote by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Airlines Division, representing more than 170 Southwest Airlines Stock Clerks:

Southwest Airlines selects Spigit to drive innovation

24-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Spigit, the leader in innovation management software for the enterprise, announced today that it is powering Southwest Airlines Idea Runway, an internal site designed to streamline innovation and collaboration among its more than 34,000 employees.

AirTran Airways announces leadership promotions and realignment

19-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced leadership promotions and reporting changes in the areas of operations and customer service:

WestJet announces service to the City of Roses

19-Feb-2010
CANADA : Airline launches seasonal service between Windsor, Ontario, and Calgary

WestJet signs deal with Accertify

17-Feb-2010
CANADA : Selection by Top Canadian Carrier Reconfirms Interceptas' Market Leadership

Frontier announces intro fares for seven new markets

15-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Fares to/from Seven New Destinations as Low as $79* Each Way

Sleek new look, same low fares, only on southwest.com

15-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Southwest Airlines Showcases Difference with Web Site Enhancements

Spirit Airlines ensures transparency with new fuel cost breakout

15-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Already the low fare leader, Spirit becomes the transparency leader by providing customers detail about fuel usage cost, delivering the fairest fare in the air

Virgin America bag fee changes

15-Feb-2010
Virgin America today announced changes to the airline’s baggage fees.

JetBlue Airways celebrates 10th anniversary

12-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Value airline based on style, service and cost enters second decade - - Special 10-themed livery revealed

AirTran Airways takes the feins in Lexington with new flights

12-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Legendary Jockey Pat Day Helping Airline Break from the Gate with Low Fares

AirTran Airways announces new service to Tunica, Mississippi

11-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Airline Brings Low Fares and High-Quality Service to Popular Resort and Gaming Destination -

AirTran Airways and the Transportation Workers Union announce successful ratification of collective

10-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Flight Dispatchers Agree to Four-Year Contract-

Southwest Airlines launches 72-hour fare sale in select markets

10-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Travel Near With Your Dear for $39 One-way

ALLEGIANT AIR awards WFS passenger and ramp contract at 13 airports in the US

09-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Allegiant Air has awarded a multi-year contract to Worldwide Flights Services (WFS) to provide passenger, cabin cleaning, deicing and ramp services from 13 US cities.

JetBlue begins nonstop service between Orlando and Montego Bay, Jamaica

09-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) today celebrated its inaugural service between Orlando International Airport and Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Jamaica.

Allegiant announces new base in Grand Rapids and new, nonstop service to Myrtle beach

03-Feb-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT), today announces it will establish a new base at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, and will start low-cost, nonstop service to its sixth destination from Grand Rapids with service to Myrtle Beach, S.C. In addition, the company announced a new Allegiant funded West Michigan scholarship program to show its appreciation and commitment to the community.

WestJet offers more Caribbean sun

28-Jan-2010
CANADA : Airline announces service to Samana, unveils details of new Bermuda flights

Jetstar confirms IAE v2500 power in USD3.5 billion deal

28-Jan-2010
AUSTRALIA : International Aero Engines today confirmed that Jetstar Airways, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways, has chosen the V2500 to power a new fleet of 50 additional Airbus A320 family aircraft, with options and purchase rights on up to 40 more aircraft.

Wizz Air introduces web check-in to further airports

27-Jan-2010
POLAND : Wizz Air, the largest low fare – low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has introduced its new web check-in service to further airports.

Frontier launches service between Oklahoma and Florida

18-Jan-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Frontier Airlines today announced the launch of seasonal nonstop service between Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) and two Florida destinations. Service between OKC and Orlando International Airport (MCO) begins Jan. 15, 2010, with four weekly nonstop flights. Service between OKC and Tampa International Airport (TPA) begins Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, with two weekly nonstop flights.

AirTran appoints Dreher to security post

15-Jan-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : AirTran Airways announced (15-Jan-2010) the appointment of Alan Dreher as Director of Corporate Security, a newly created position, adding he will report to Loral Blinde, Senior VP Human Resources and Administration. He will oversee corporate security and compliance with all federal security regulations and will be based in Atlanta.

AAR to perform heavy maintenance for Allegiant Air

15-Jan-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : AAR (NYSE: AIR) announced today that it has signed a five-year agreement with Allegiant Air, LLC to provide maintenance and modification services for Allegiant’s fleet of 46 MD-80 aircraft.

WestJet and EXP-AIR announce new cargo sales and service agreement

12-Jan-2010
CANADA : WestJet today announced that it has signed an agreement with EXP-AIR Cargo, marking the beginning of a cargo sales and service relationship that offers an expanded range of services and products for cargo customers throughout Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean.

Virgin America remains a U.S. citizen, DOT finds

11-Jan-2010
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that after conducting a thorough review it has found that Virgin America remains a U.S. citizen and remains under the actual control of U.S. citizens. Under U.S. law, only airlines that meet the standards for U.S. citizenship may hold authority to operate as a U.S. airline

JetBlue begins nonstop service between Boston and Montego Bay, Jamaica

11-Jan-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Now offering 33 nonstop destinations from Boston, the most of any airline -- -- Second weekly flight to Jamaica will operate during the summer.

AirTran Airways statement regarding flight 39

11-Jan-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : AirTran Airways today issued the following statement regarding its flight 39 scheduled from Atlanta, Ga., to San Francisco, Calif.:

JetBlue expands in San Francisco today

06-Jan-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) today kicks off an expansion of service at San Francisco International Airport by adding new flights to Boston, Long Beach, and New York. Together with its recently added nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, and its daily service to Austin, Texas, JetBlue now offers travelers 11 convenient daily departures from SFO.

Frontier Airlines launches its best sale of the year (so far)

05-Jan-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : We’re celebrating the New Year with our best sale of the year with fares as low as $49 each way to destinations across the United States and Mexico. Sale-priced tickets must be purchased by 9:59 p.m. MST on Jan. 13, 2010, for travel through May 27, 2010.

Celebrate 2010 with JetBlue Airways' shake up the New Year Sale

05-Jan-2010
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : Book flights to more than 55 destinations with fares starting as low as $39 or redeem as few as 5,000 TrueBlue points each way (a) ---- Travel must be booked by January 13, 2010 at www.jetblue.com
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