August
Delta to Refund Taxes Paid for Travel During FAA Shutdown
ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) announced Monday it will process tax refunds for customers traveling during the suspension of non-essential services of the Federal Aviation Administration.
iPhone Users are Most Connected at 30,000 Feet
ITASCA, Ill., Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- There might be more Android devices in the market, but when it comes to staying connected at 30,000 feet, iPhone users reign supreme.
American Gives Exclusive Dynamic Air Award Options to Elite AAdvantage Members
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines today gives AAdvantage® elite status members more opportunities to make the most of their frequent flyer miles by introducing Dynamic Air(SM) awards.
JetBlue to Waive Change Fees and Fare Differences to Assist Customers Affected by Tropical Storm Emily
NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to the forecasted impact of Tropical Storm Emily, JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) will waive change fees and fare differences to allow customers booked for travel to or from the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, to voluntarily adjust their travel plans.
FAA Employee Unions Ask Congress to Pass FAA Extension Now
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the unions representing the approximately 4,000 furloughed FAA employees expressed disappointment that Congress was unable to pass an extension of FAA funding prior to recessing.
DFW International Airport Launches Groundbreaking Mobile Integration for Travelers Using "Foursquare" and "Facebook Places"
DFW AIRPORT, Texas, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- DFW International Airport today launched a groundbreaking new program integrating the popular "Foursquare" and "Facebook Places" location-based mobile applications with the Airport's concessions offerings.
Delta and Aerolineas Argentinas to Start Codeshare Flights, Frequent Flier Benefits
ATLANTA and BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Aerolineas Argentinas today announced a codesharing agreement for flights connecting Miami and Atlanta to Buenos Aires as well as service to 14 U.S. destinations, eight domestic destinations in Argentina, three flights to Canada and flights to Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Codesharing on the flights will start in the fourth quarter of 2011.*
American Airlines Launches DealFinder 2.0, Helping Customers Spend Less Time Searching and More Time Saving
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines has enhanced the customized fare-search process by upgrading DealFinder(SM), its downloadable desktop tool that sends customers automatic, personalized fare alerts and special discounts via their computer desktop.
Who is Today's Premium Air Traveler? New GBTA Study Finds Out
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Premium air travel is on the rise according to a new study from the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).
