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Virgin America Goes South of the Border, Celebrates First Flight to Los Cabos, Mexico

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America, the award-winning California-based airline, today announces its first flight south of the border to service San Jose del Cabo International Airport (SJD).

American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia Expand Joint Business Codeshare Cooperation

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia, members of the oneworld® alliance, today announced new customer benefits as a result of their trans-Atlantic joint business.

UBM Aviation Presents 'MRO Trends and Forecasts,' Targeted to Aviation Community - Now Available on Demand

CHICAGO, Dec. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Aviation OAG and Aircraft Technology Engineering & Maintenance magazine presented "MRO Trends and Forecasts," a virtual event targeted to the aviation community on December 2 at 10:00 AM Eastern.

Severe Winter Weather Continues to Affect United and Continental Flights in the Northeast Region This Week

CHICAGO, Dec. 27, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today extended travel options for United and Continental customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe winter weather in the Northeast region.

Delta Expands Pacific Service with Two New Routes from Japan

TOKYO, Dec. 27, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today expanded its Asia-Pacific network with the addition of new nonstop flights between Japan and two popular vacation destinations – Honolulu and the Pacific island of Palau.

Book a Caribbean Adventure Now With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares!

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 28, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to select Caribbean destinations with special low fares.

Korean Air Announces Unique Business Class on A380

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 28, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Korean Air will launch its first A380 service in May 2011 with the entire upper deck of the aircraft devoted to business class flyers.

Continental Airlines Is First North American Carrier to Fly With Boeing's New Sky Interior

CHICAGO, Dec. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Airlines today became the first carrier in North America to take delivery of a new 737-800 with Boeing's new Sky Interior.

American Airlines Provides Business Update Following Commercial Disputes With Orbitz and Expedia

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines today thanked customers for their continued loyalty in the wake of a commercial dispute with two online travel agencies, Expedia and Orbitz, that is preventing American Airlines fares from being featured on those sites.

Air China Offers Transit Tourism Services to Passengers Passing Through Chengdu

BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Air China has launched its first transit tourism services for international travelers, giving those with time to kill transiting through Chengdu Shuangliu Airport a chance to experience a fascinating part of China.