The Empty-Leg Syndrome
For a handful of charter operators and brokers who've profited from marketing one-way trips, the once-despised empty leg has become the "grateful deadhead." Conditioning the consumer to expect one-way pricing, however, is impacting a larger industry already struggling for survival. aviationweek.com |
American Airlines parent reports $505 million Q1 loss
The parent of American Airlines says it lost $505 million in the first quarter as traffic stabilized but didn't improve much. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
WTO Delays Ruling On EU-U.S. Case
The World Trade Organization has delayed the preliminary ruling in the EU-U.S. case until September. aviationweek.com |
RFP For U.S. Army Laser Jammer Expected Soon
Several companies will likely bid to equip thousands of U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force rotorcraft aviationweek.com |
Southwest Raises Stakes With AirTran Deal
Southwest’s high-risk, high-reward proposal may show where the low-cost sector is heading. aviationweek.com |