„Aktuell“ – News from the industry

Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS) and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) have announced the Grand Prize Winner of the 2007 Continental Latin American Photo Contest. Katie Zolkowski of Raleigh, N.C., won with „Pineapple parade at La Guelaguetza,“ a colorful silhouette shot of Mexican women dressed in decorative costumes.

IN CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR OF A MILLION DREAMS AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD(R) RESORT, US AIRWAYS AWARDS WINNER WITH ONE MILLION DIVIDEND MILES

In light of developments relating to its consideration of a sale of the company, the Board of Directors of Midwest Air Group (Amex: MEH) said it would meet to consider alternatives on Thursday afternoon, August 16.

Customers will assess in-seat video screens during practical test phase

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.

Beginning this October, US Airways (NYSE: LCC) customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel between the United States, New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands, thanks to a codeshare cooperation between Air New Zealand and US Airways subject to both United States and foreign government approval. Codeshare flights will be available for purchase in […]

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Qantas Chief Executive Officer Geoff Dixon said today that Qantas would make a provision of US$40 million (A$47 million) to cover a potential fine that may be imposed in the USA as a result of conduct undertaken by Qantas’ Freight Division.

The Board of Directors of Midwest Air Group (Amex: MEH), parent company of Midwest Airlines, today said that it has unanimously determined to pursue an all-cash offer from TPG Capital, L.P. on behalf of an affiliate of TPG and one or more partners to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Midwest for $16.00 per […]