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Air Transport Association Projects 6 Percent Drop in Passengers During Eight-Day Labor Day Holiday Travel Period
The Air Transport Association of America, (ATA) forecasts that 16 million passengers will travel globally on U.S. airlines during the 2008 Labor Day holiday period, spanning Wed., Aug. 27 through Wed., Sept. 3. ...more

Airline Industry - The Encircling Gloom - Single Point Growth In The Fourth Quarter
Latest Passenger Forecasts - August 2008 ...more

85 Percent of Flying Public Wants to See Children in Separate Section of Plane
A new airfarewatchdog.com(TM) poll reveals the frustration that most passengers feel when seated next to an active child or crying baby while flying. ...more

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Appointments

United Airlines Names Kathryn Mikells CFO, Jake Brace to Retire November 1
UAL Corporation (NASDAQ:UAUA) , the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced that Kathryn Mikells will be named senior vice president and chief financial officer, succeeding Jake Brace, executive vice president and chief financial officer, who is retiring November 1. ...more

Southwest Airlines Names Chief Technology Officer
Bob Young Plugs In for Airline's Extensive Technology Projects ...more

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Development

American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia Sign Joint Business Agreement
oneworld Global Alliance Members Apply For Antitrust Immunity To Create Worldwide Cooperation - Customers to Benefit from Expanded Network, Improved Choices and Services, Reciprocal Frequent Flyer and Airport Lounge Access and Enhanced Competition from oneworld ...more

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Other

American Airlines to Expand Service to Brazil This Fall With the Addition of Three New Destinations
Belo Horizonte, Salvador de Bahia, and Recife to Join AA Network in November ...more

Westin Hotels & Resorts and United Airlines Launch Heavenly Experience in the Sky
Custom-designed onboard amenities include Heavenly(R) Bed blankets and pillows, SuperFoods cocktails and Westin video and music selections, Three United Red Carpet lounges offer Westin signature-designed areas with furnishings, White Tea scent, botanicals and more ...more

Tropical Storm Fay Will Affect Florida Flights
Customers may reschedule without penalty, continental.com provides latest flight information and operations summary ...more

Boeing Delivers Brazilian TAM Airlines' First 777-300ER
Airline first in South America to benefit from Electronic Flight Bag -- an electronic data tool for pilots ...more

Business Travel Group Praises Expansion of Global Entry
The National Business Travel Association (NBTA), the voice of the business travel industry, today applauded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) plan to expand the Global Entry pilot to four additional U.S. international airports: Los Angeles International, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Chicago O'Hare International, and Miami International. ...more

AirTran Airways Waives All Bag Fees for Military Personnel
Low-Cost Carrier Eliminates Charges to Support America's Troops ...more

Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems to Provide Air Traffic Communications Systems in the Balkans
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced that its Europe-based subsidiary, Park Air Systems, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the Serbia and Montenegro Air Traffic Services Agency Ltd (SMATSA) for the provision of an integrated air-ground radio system to provide VHF and UHF communications throughout Serbia and Montenegro. ...more

Continental Airlines Waives Third Checked Bag Fee for Military Personnel
Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) announced that effective immediately it will waive the fee for a third checked bag for active U.S. military personnel. Continental has always allowed active service members to check two bags without charge. ...more

American Airlines Captain Dave Harris, Ret., to Be Honored for Blazing the Trail for All Black Airline Pilots
First Black Pilot will be Recognized at OBAP Annual Conference ...more

American Airlines Will Waive Third Excess Bag Fee for Military Personnel
As part of the many efforts American Airlines makes to support our active and veteran U.S. military personnel, fees for a third checked bag will now be waived for active service members. Fees for first and second checked bags have always been waived. ...more

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