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February

JetBlue to Waive Change Fees and Fare Differences to Assist Customers Affected by Inclement Weather Forecast for the Northeast

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Due to inclement weather forecast to impact the Northeast, JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: JBLU) will waive change fees and fare differences to allow customers booked for travel to or from New York Metropolitan Airports (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Newburgh, White Plains) on Thursday, Feb. 25 or Friday, Feb. 26, to voluntarily rebook their flights through Sunday, Feb. 28.

Alaska Airlines to Offer Gogo Inflight Internet Service

SEATTLE, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced it will offer Aircell's Gogo® Inflight Internet service on all Alaska's aircraft.

Baltia Air Lines Completes Engine Installation

JAMAICA, N.Y., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -- Baltia Air Lines, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BLTA) announced today that the engine installation for their B747 has been completed.

India's Kingfisher Airlines Set to Join oneworld Alliance

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- India's leading domestic carrier and only five-star airline, Kingfisher Airlines, is lining up to join oneworld® after signing a memorandum of understanding as its first step towards full membership of the world's leading quality airline alliance, subject to Indian regulatory approval.

Book the Warmer Climate of Your Choice with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. ( AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $44*. Travelers may purchase these special fares at http://www.airtran.com, from their local travel agent, or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.

Trip Report: Peru by Laura Jackson

I spent the last week in the Republic of Peru. I visited the capital of Lima for work, and then traveled to Lake Titicaca for pleasure.

American Airlines Cargo Opens New Cargo Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines Cargo Division (AA Cargo) today announced its newly-relocated cargo terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

South African Airways Congratulates Winners of South African Tourism World Cup 'Diski' Dance Competition

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- South African Airways (SAA), Africa's most awarded airline, congratulates Falls Church, Virginia's, 97 Fusion Soccer team for winning the South African Tourism World Cup™ Diski Dance viral video contest.

American Eagle Airlines Announces Nonstop Jet Service Between Los Angeles and Reno, Nev.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will begin nonstop jet service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), beginning June 10. Eagle will operate the service with 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jets.