Airlines

Statement of Michael Kirkpatrick, Attorney, Public Citizen

Jan. 11, 2008 -- In a decision released Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston has given air carriers a license to discriminate against passengers based upon their race or ethnicity.

In writing that safety takes precedence over civil rights, the court put its stamp of approval on racial profiling. We believe this decision opens the door for airlines to arbitrarily violate the rights of passengers.    » read more »

Airline previously committed to maintain hub and headquarters in Twin Cities

January 11, 2008 -- Saint Paul – Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty today appointed Metropolitan Airports Commission Chair Jack Lanners and Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Dan McElroy to lead a group that will closely monitor any talks regarding a Northwest Airlines merger to ensure Minnesota’s interests are protected.    » read more »

Gassing Up on Tar Sands, Coal, Shale Sharply Increases Aviation Emissions

WASHINGTON (January 10, 2008) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) today urged 15 major U.S. and Canadian airlines and The Boeing Company to publicly oppose the use of jet fuel made from highly polluting sources including liquefied coal, oil shale, and so-called “tar sands,” and called on the airlines to join a campaign seeking increased investment in cleaner fuels throughout the airline industry.    » read more »

SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is honored that British Airways has selected the 787 Dreamliner as a key element of its long-haul fleet renewal.    » read more »

TAM order also marks 100th order for the Boeing 777 this year

SEATTLE, Aug. 29, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that an order from Brazil's TAM Airlines [BOVESPA: TAMM4 and NYSE: TAM] for four additional 777-300ERs brings to 1,003 the number of 777s ordered since the first order of the popular widebody in 1990. Today's announcement also means that, to date in 2007, Boeing has received orders for 100 of the popular 777s.    » read more »

Beds from €5 and €10,000 Worth of Discounts This Week on Hostelworld at Ryanair.com*

Tuesday, 28th August 2007 -- Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline today announced an exclusive 5 year deal with Hostelworld.com to provide hostel, B&B and guesthouse deals for Ryanair’s 50 million annual passengers through Ryanair’s website.    » read more »

MOSCOW, Aug. 22, 2007 -- Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will require 1,060 new airplanes worth about $70 billion over the next 20 years, according to The Boeing Company's [NYSE:BA] updated annual forecast for the commercial airplane market. The complete forecast, known as the Boeing Current Market Outlook, is available on the Boeing web.

This year marks the first year that Boeing has published its forecast for the Russia/CIS region as part of the Current Market Outlook.    » read more »

MOSCOW, Russia, Aug. 23, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Atlant-Soyuz announced today at the 2007 Moscow Air Show that the Moscow-based carrier is the customer for four Next Generation 737-700s. The order, worth $249 million at 2007 list prices, was listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site in 2006 and is accounted for in 2006 order totals.    » read more »

* Web Check-in/Priority Boarding service entirely free
* Airport check-in desk service charged at £2/€3 per person
* All other passengers can purchase priority boarding online

August 15, 2007, Moscow – Citibank and Miles & More today set an unlimited lifespan of Miles & More award miles for Citibank Miles & More credit cardholders.    » read more »

Two New Aircraft, Increased Frequencies and 1 Million Extra Passengers P.A.

15.08.07 -- Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline today (15 Aug) announced its intention to base two new aircraft at Dublin from November 2007 (making a total of 22 Dublin based aircraft), to launch 6 new European routes, to increase frequencies on a further 12 routes to the UK and Europe, all of which will deliver an extra 1 million passengers annually for tourism and the Irish economy.    » read more »

SEATTLE, Aug. 14, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Virgin Atlantic Airways said today that the airline will use Boeing's Airplane Health Management system to monitor the in-flight condition of its 747-400 fleet. The announcement adds momentum to a growing partnership focused on reducing the environmental impact of air travel.

In April, Boeing and Virgin Atlantic said they will work together to reduce fuel burn and cut aircraft emissions on the ground as well as developing sustainable biofuels suitable for commercial jet engines and the aviation industry.    » read more »