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New Global Aviation Standards Urged After Recent Airliner Disasters

July 16, 2013 Voice of America

U.S. lawmakers are pressing for the swift adoption of new pilot training standards in the United States and across the globe. The push for uniform standards follows Saturday’s Asiana jetliner crash in San Francisco and a 2009 commuter plane disaster in Buffalo, New York.

Congress passes fix to sequester-blamed flight delays

April 26, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Congress has approved a bipartisan measure to avoid furloughs for air traffic controllers, a move that is aimed at eliminating further flight delays blamed on sequester-blamed furloughs.

Expert: Travelers should remain alert in wake of fees, consolidation

April 24, 2013 Todd DeFeo

From airline fees to airline consolidation, travelers remain cautious when it comes to taking trips, one expert suggests.

American, US Airways agree to merge

February 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The boards of US Airways and American Airlines on Thursday announced their decision to merge, a move that is expected to create the world’s largest airline.

America Airlines, U.S. Airways merger imminent, reports suggest

February 7, 2013 The Travel Trolley

As soon as next week, American Airlines and U.S. Airways could announce their intent to merge, according to a report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Travel roundup: American unveils new look, Chicago RTA sues United

January 18, 2013 The Travel Trolley

American Airlines, working to emerge from bankruptcy and possibly merge with a competitor airline, this week rolled out a new look for its fleet.

Chicago RTA sues United, American over taxes

January 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

United Airlines and American Airlines “operate sham offices” in Sycamore, Illinois, which allows them to avoid paying millions of dollars in taxes, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) alleges.

American and U.S. Airways could soon merge

January 7, 2013 Todd DeFeo

American Airlines and U.S. Airways could soon merge, and they already have buy-in from a pair of major unions representing pilots.

Delta to buy 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic

December 12, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines is purchasing a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic for $360 million. The deal is pending approval from regulators in the United States and Europe.

Alaska, Colombia, Ireland, New Zealand and Niagara Falls are 2013 Wow Deal Destinations, Travelzoo declares

November 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Alaska, Colombia, Ireland, New Zealand and Niagara Falls are the 2013 Wow Deal Destinations as declared by Travelzoo.