American Airlines announced they would be adding tablet PCs in a technology agreement with Lenovo. The agreement allows Lenovo to provide tablets in Admirals Club lounges as an added service for business travelers.
United Airlines May Avert Union Action
Last minute negotiations with the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association yielded a ratified agreement.
S&P: Turbulence Not Over For Airlines
Standard & Poor (S&P) said the airline industry would continue flounder amid higher fuel costs, stiff competition from cheaper airlines and increasing labor costs. S&P said on Thursday in their semi-annual survey of airlines that investors will be hard pressed to make money with most major airlines.
Airlines in Trouble: Who Ya Gonna Call?
Right now, a number of airline companies are in the headlines with real financial worries. Delta is in real trouble and may have to file bankruptcy. United is looking to unload pensions for its employees and flight attendants and mechanics are threatening to strike if they do. US Airways is in bankruptcy and is getting ready to merge with America West. What’s the problem? What do these airlines continue to struggle?
Southwest Airlines Beats Expectations for 1Q
Southwest Airlines reported first quarter 2005 net income of $76 million, or $.09 per diluted share, compared to $26 million for first quarter 2004, or $.03 per diluted share.
Ethiopian Airlines to Purchase Dreamliners
Ethiopian Airlines is buying up to 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner passenger planes which will make the airline the first Africa-based operator of that model.