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February

bmi Announces Five Day Sale with Flights From as Low as 31 Pounds Sterling (approximately $43)

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- British Midland International (bmi) announces a five-day flight sale inclusive of all economy fares on bmi routes originating from London's Heathrow airport, one of the world's leading international hub airports.

Alaska Airlines Announces Routes, Schedule for New Partner

SEATTLE, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced that SkyWest Airlines will begin flying six West Coast routes currently operated by Horizon Air, starting May 14.

V Australia Inaugural Flight Arrives in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia-based Virgin Blue Group of Airlines has launched its inaugural V Australia flight to Abu Dhabi, becoming the first Australian carrier to operate to the Middle East in 20 years.

Alaska Airlines Offers Hawaii Flights On Sale

SEATTLE, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines launched a sale today with low fares to Hawaii's most popular vacation destinations from several West Coast cities and Alaska, including Anchorage, Alaska, Bellingham, Wash., and Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento and San Diego, Calif.

American Airlines and Canada's WestJet Airlines Announce Comprehensive Codeshare and Frequent Flyer Relationship

FORT WORTH, Texas and CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines and WestJet Airlines announced today they have entered into a comprehensive codeshare agreement, providing customers with more choices and greater connectivity when travelling between the United States and Canada.

Middle East Airlines Joins SkyTeam

BEIRUT, Feb. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Middle East Airlines – Air Liban (MEA), the flag carrier of Lebanon, today signed an agreement to join SkyTeam in 2012. MEA will be the alliance's second member from the Middle East, a strategic growth market for SkyTeam.