Airline traffic continues to slide Sep 11, 2009
The JPMorgan analyst boosted United parent UAL Corp. to "overweight" from "underweight," and raised US Airways Group Inc. to "neutral" from "underweight." To offset those upgrades, Baker lowered JetBlue Airways Corp. and AirTran Holdings Inc. to "neutral" from "overweight.". The nation's four largest airlines all handled less traffic than they did in August 2008. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Sector Snap: Airlines Shrug off Oil Price Jump Sep 9, 2009
75, and US Airways Group Inc. rose 4 cents to $3. 42. (ABC News -- Wire)
US Airways raising checked bag fees Aug 31, 2009
US Airways Group Job Paying $14-78 Per Hour That You Can Train For Now. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Goodyear, Steelworkers reach deal on contract Aug 31, 2009
PSA operates regional flights for US Airways Group Inc.. CLEVELAND -- Thousands of workers at Goodyear Tire r Co. plants in seven states will vote in the coming days on a tentative national contract agreement. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Mesa to fight Delta on contract suit Aug 29, 2009
- US Airways Group Inc., based in Tempe, Ariz ... PSA operates regional flights for US Airways Group Inc.. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
PSA Airlines and Dispatchers Agree on Contract Aug 29, 2009
PSA operates regional flights for US Airways Group Inc. ... Shares of US Airways Group fell 8 cents to $3. (ABC News -- Wire)
US Airways raises fees on checked luggage Aug 28, 2009
US Airways Group Inc. is also matching a $50 second checked bag fee on its trans-Atlantic flights, a charge recently introduced by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The new trans-Atlantic second bag fee will apply to all European destinations served by the airline. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Airlines baggage charges weigh down travelers Aug 27, 2009
CHICAGO - U.S. airlines are slowly ratcheting up their bag-check fees, like US Airways Group did on Wednesday, but analysts warn that carriers risk alienating their customers with excessive fees. US Airways said that on domestic flights it would charge $20 to check a single bag and $30 to check a second bag. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Initial jobless claims rose to 558,000 Aug 14, 2009
US Airways Group Inc., the smallest full-fare U.S. carrier, will cut 600 airport service and baggage-handling jobs to reduce costs after the peak summer travel season ends in September. The cutbacks, announced in July, build on the Tempe, Arizona-based company's request in June for 400 flight attendants to take voluntary leave. (AZCentral -- Business)
Delta, US Airways swapping airport slots Aug 13, 2009
-based US Airways Group Inc. has agreed to transfer 125 operating slot pairs to Delta at LaGuardia Airport in New York. In exchange, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines Inc. has agreed to transfer 42 operating slot pairs to US Airways at Reagan National Airport in Washington. (MSNBC -- Travel)
DOT fines 3 carriers for disclosure violations Aug 12, 2009
The department on Monday announced civil penalties of $75,000 against Continental Airlines Inc., $70,000 against US Airways Group Inc., and $50,000 against Hawaiian Airlines, a unit of Hawaiian Holdings Inc. The fines will be halved if the airlines don't commit the same violations in the next year. The department said Continental advertised some fares on its Web site without showing taxes or government fees the first time the fare was displayed. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Airlines focus on fuel hedging Aug 9, 2009
Other airlines like US Airways Group also scaled back their fuel hedges after plummeting oil prices led to large quarterly charges. But NYMEX crude oil has climbed some 64 percent this year, trading near $71 a barrel on Friday, and carriers are slowly ramping up their hedges again. (India Times)
Airlines on-time performance up in June Aug 5, 2009
US Airways Group Inc. (NYSE:LCC) 78 percent (No. 8). (Columbus Business First, OH)
Travelers can expect fewer flights this fall Jul 26, 2009
US Airways Group Inc. will cut service between Pittsburgh and San Francisco, and Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. after Aug. 18. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Airlines shed flights to save money Jul 26, 2009
- US Airways Group Inc. will cut service between Pittsburgh and San Francisco, and Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, after Aug. 18. The carrier will suspend daily service from Philadelphia to Milan, Brussels and Zurich this fall, though the service is expected to return in March 2010. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Air travelers can expect fewer flights this fall Jul 25, 2009
US Airways Group Inc. will cut service between Pittsburgh and San Francisco, and Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, after Aug. 18. The carrier will suspend daily service from Philadelphia to Milan, Italy; Brussels, Belgium; and Zurich, Switzerland, this fall, though the service is expected to return in March 2010. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Delta posts 2nd-quarter loss Jul 24, 2009
US Airways Group Inc., JetBlue Airways Corp. and Alaska Air Group Inc. were to report their results on Thursday. There has been concern that one or two major carriers might not make it past early next year if the economy doesn't improve or weakens further. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
US Airways reports profit on items Jul 24, 2009
Parent US Airways Group Inc. said Thursday it earned $58 million, or 42 cents per share, in the April-June quarter, compared with a loss of $568 million, or $6. 17 per share, a year earlier. (FOX 11, AZ)
One-time items lift US Airways to Q2 profit Jul 24, 2009
Without the one-time gains, however, the $58 million profit for parent US Airways Group Inc. turned into a loss of $95 million, or 77 cents per share, as traffic fell from last year's levels. That compares to a net loss excluding special items of $102 million, or $1. (USA Today -- Money)
Delta's loss trails profit for AirTran Jul 23, 2009
US Airways Group Inc., JetBlue Airways Corp. and Alaska Air Group Inc. were to report results today. Investors have been paying close attention to airlines' cash positions. (The Augusta Chronicle)
> Baggage fees may be in Southwest's future Jul 22, 2009
Tempe-based US Airways Group Inc., Northwest Airlines, American Airlines and other carriers charge between $15 and $35 and between $15 and $20 for second bags checked in for flights. Bob Mann, an airline industry expert and CEO of New York-based R.W. Mann & Co., said as long as the economy and travel demand remain weak Southwest will feel pressure to look at fees. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Airbags on jets costly for carriers and travelers Jul 18, 2009
AmSafe says its patented seat belt airbag is used on roughly 25,000 seats on more than 30 airlines worldwide, including US Airways Group Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc. and American Airlines, a unit of AMR Corp. Hagan said at least one major airline he wouldn't say which is considering putting the devices on all its seats on all its planes, even though the FAA's 16G rule is not retroactive to older planes. Its A Snap. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Judge: Airlines Can't Question FBI in 9/11 Suits Jul 17, 2009
Spokespersons for UAL Corp.'s United Airlines, AMR Corp.'s American Airlines and US Airways Group Inc. declined to comment. Lawyers for several airlines did not immediately return calls seeking comment. (ABC News -- Wire)
Southwest launches another fare sale Jul 16, 2009
Tempe-based US Airways Group (NYSE:LCC) and American Airlines matched those fares and were expected to match some of Southwest s new deals as well. Airlines are trying to boost sagging consumer and business travel demand. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Airbags for airliners: What will they cost you? Jul 16, 2009
AmSafe says its patented seat belt airbag is used on roughly 25,000 seats on more than 30 airlines worldwide, including US Airways Group Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc. and American Airlines, a unit of AMR Corp. Hagan said at least one major airline he wouldn't say which is considering putting the devices on all its seats on all its planes, even though the FAA's 16G rule is not retroactive to older planes. There are costs involved beyond the installation of the device. (Yahoo News)
American Airlines parent AMR posts 2Q loss Jul 16, 2009
Analysts regard AMR as financially weaker than many of its major rivals, with some rating it the third most vulnerable to a liquidity crisis behind only US Airways Group Inc. and United parent UAL Corp.. AMR is shoring up its balance sheet, and said Wednesday it had raised $66 million by selling and leasing back several aircraft and arranged to limit to $300 million the amount that one of its credit card processors can hold back from tickets that customers charge. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
US Airways to cut 600 airport positions Jul 15, 2009
Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters are expecting US Airways Group Inc. to report a second-quarter loss of some $88. 5 million, or 80 cents per share, on July 23. (Yahoo News)
United, Continental alliance cleared by feds Jul 11, 2009
The nearly two dozen members of the Star Alliance include US Airways Group Inc., Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Air Canada, Air China Ltd. and Thai Airways International. The immunity designation allows alliances to maximize revenues by operating crucial aspects of their businesses as one company, a practice normally prohibited by antitrust laws. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Traffic drop doesn't worry Atlanta airport boss Jul 9, 2009
The other 7 percent of traffic there is split between other carriers including AMR Corp.'s American Airlines, US Airways Group Inc., Continental Airlines Inc., UAL Corp.'s United Airlines and several foreign carriers. The master lease agreements that apply to airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson do not expire until September 2010, but talks between the sides have been ongoing for months. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Judge upholds Mesa injunction against Delta Jul 2, 2009
Mesa is a major commuter carrier and operates flights as Delta Connection, US Airways Express and United Express under agreements with Delta, US Airways Group Inc. and United Airlines ... Mesa is a major commuter carrier and operates flights as Delta Connection, US Airways Express and United Express under agreements with Delta, US Airways Group Inc. and United Airlines. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
DOJ opposes UAL, Continental alliance Jun 30, 2009
That group includes US Airways Group Inc., Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Air Canada, Air China Ltd., Thai Airways International PCL and several other carriers. The Transportation Department earlier this year granted provisional approval to the United and Continental application, pending review of public comments. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Coming: nonstop N.C. to Hawaii Jun 23, 2009
US Airways Group Inc. said yesterday that daily, year-round service to Honolulu will begin Dec. 17. It will be the only direct flight from Charlotte to Hawai'i. (Honolulu Advertiser)
US Airways offers nonstop flights from North Carolina to Hawaii Jun 22, 2009
US Airways Group Inc. said today that daily, year-round service to Honolulu will begin Dec. 17. It will be the only direct flight from Charlotte, N.C. to Hawai'i. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Airline passengers could get a 1-2-3 punch Jun 16, 2009
-based US Airways Group Inc. said the dropoff in passenger revenue during the current recession is even worse than the decline that happened after Sept. 11. Its president, Scott Kirby, said the outlook for this year is highly uncertain. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Phoenix Business Journal honors Most Admired CEOs Jun 16, 2009
Doug Parker, US Airways Group Inc.. Jerry Bisgrove, Stardust Cos. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
READ: About the National Summit Jun 16, 2009
W. DOUGLAS PARKER Chairman & CEO US Airways Group, Inc.. RICHARD D. PATERSON Global Energy, Utilities & Mining Leader and US Energy Leader PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. (USA Today -- Money)
Safety of commuter airlines a key concern May 27, 2009
Colgan, a unit of Pinnacle Airlines Corp, operates under the names of Continental Connection for Continental Airlines, as United Express for UAL Corp, and as US Airways Express for US Airways Group. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Antiques fill PV ranch remodel May 22, 2009
(He's now CEO of US Airways Group Inc., created when America West and US Airways merged. . (AZCentral -- Home)
Airlines post rare improvement in customer survey May 20, 2009
After that it was Continental Airlines Inc. at 68, Delta Air Lines Inc. at 64, AMR Corp.'s American Airlines at 60, US Airways Group Inc. at 59, Northwest Airlines at 57, and UAL Corp.'s United Airlines at 56 ... 7 percent, and US Airways Group Inc., up 9. (Yahoo News)
Pension Scandal Is Failure to Fix What's Broken: Amity Shlaes May 19, 2009
From Bethlehem Steel Corp. to Pan Am, US Airways Group Inc. to UAL Corp., the PBGC budget couldnt keep up with the costs of pensions promised by failing companies. The law that created the agency put it in the ridiculous position of not being permitted to factor risk sufficiently into premiums. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Slide show: Nonprofit Summit May 15, 2009
The event was held at the Downtown Phoenix Sheraton and presented by the Phoenix Business Journal and US Airways Group. Sessions focused on social media, effective board development, annual fundraising campaigns, effective collabration and building a strong volunteer base. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
American Airlines reduces flights to Mexico May 6, 2009
US Airways Group Inc. said Friday it would reduce May and June departures to Mexico by 38 percent starting next weekend. UAL Corp.'s United Airlines said it would cut weekly flights to Mexico to 24 from 61 beginning Tuesday. (MSNBC -- Travel)
US airlines cutting service to Mexico May 3, 2009
US Airways Group Inc., another major U.S. carrier to Mexico, said it would reduce its May and June departures to Mexico by 38 percent, beginning May 10. Delta Air Lines Inc. also said it would reduce its Mexico service to match declining demand, but it didn't indicate how deep the cuts would be. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Continental Air Cuts Mexico Flights 50% as Travel Demand Dwindles on Flu May 2, 2009
May 1 (Bloomberg) -- , Delta Air Lines Inc., United Airlines and US Airways Group Inc. cut flight capacity to Mexico as concerns about swine flu reduces travel. The service reductions to Mexico, where the flu formally known as H1N1 originated, are the first by U.S. carriers and leave as the only airline among the nations biggest with international operations that hasnt trimmed Mexico flights. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
U.S. carriers cutting service to Mexico May 2, 2009
A spokeswoman for US Airways Group Inc. said that airline is also monitoring the situation. Video. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Seats to Mexico easy to come by Apr 30, 2009
Those two and US Airways Group Inc. are the biggest U.S. carriers to Mexico. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Airline Shares Fall on Flu Scare; Cruises Rebound Apr 29, 2009
Among the shares of the U.S. carriers, industry leader Delta Air Lines fell almost 10 percent and US Airways Group fell 4 percent. American parent AMR Corp and Southwest Airlines bucked the overall trend and ended a respective 1 percent and 3. (ABC News -- Wire)
US Airways, Alaska Air Add Checked Bag Fees Apr 28, 2009
US Airways Group said Thursday it lost $103 million, or 90 cents a share, during the first three months this year. Alaska Air Group reported a loss of $19 million, or 53 cents a share. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
5 Arizona companies make 'Fortune 500,' down 1 from '08 Apr 20, 2009
US Airways Group, pet products retailer PetSmart and technology solutions provider Insight Enterprises Inc. rounded out Arizona's list ... Three of Arizona's companies had large losses, according to the list: Freeport McMoRan, $11 billion; US Airways Group, $2. (AZCentral -- Business)
Reaching out in new direction Apr 8, 2009
Historically, the program served blue-collar workers, including Pillowtex Corp. employees affected by the Kannapolis plant closing or the 468 maintenance techs cut at US Airways Group Inc.. But lately, the teams are spending much of their time counseling people with initials stitched on their cuffs, not first names on shirt pockets. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Southwest offers Phoenix fare sales to LA, San Diego, Silicon Valley Apr 7, 2009
Other airlines, including Tempe-based US Airways Group Inc., (NYSE:LCC) have been cutting fares to a number of destinations in hopes to spurring sluggish consumer and business travel. Reader Comments. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
AP Interview: Q&A with US Airways CEO Doug Parker Mar 26, 2009
Doug Parker has an idea that's novel, for an airline CEO. The chairman and chief executive of US Airways Group Inc. believes that his industry should seek the kind of growth and profits taken for granted in the larger business world. That won't be easy. (Yahoo News)
US Airways says 2009 profit is possible Mar 25, 2009
An executive at US Airways Group Inc. says his carrier could turn a profit this year even if passenger revenue falls 15 percent. President Scott Kirby says the capacity cuts and lower fuel prices could offset the drop in revenue per available seat mile, or the money the airline collects for each seat it flew one mile. (Yahoo News)
'MIRACLE PILOT' BOOK Mar 21, 2009
Sullenberger, the US Airways Group Inc. pilot who landed his Airbus A320 in the Hudson River on Jan. 15, saving all 155 people on board, will recount his life experience in the first book, coming out this year, William Morrow said. The nature of the second book has yet to be determined, the publisher said. (New York Post -- Business)
Continental: Business travel still falling Mar 19, 2009
The gloomy outlook from Continental issued late Tuesday contrasts with slightly more optimistic comments made by US Airways Group Inc. President Scott Kirby on Monday. He said drops in new booking revenue that US Airways saw in January and the first half of February had stopped, and even improved a little in March. (MSNBC -- Travel)
US Airways: Air travel showing signs of stability Mar 17, 2009
Executives from US Airways Group Inc. said on Monday that demand and airfares seem to be stabilizing after sharp drops in January and early February. US Airways President Scott Kirby told investors on a conference call that it's still difficult to tell where bookings are headed. (MSNBC -- Travel)
AirTran launches fare sale for travel into fall Feb 25, 2009
-based US Airways Group Inc. and Chicago-based UAL Corp., parent of United Airlines. "A travel date into November is unusually long for a domestic fare sale," American spokesman Tim Smith said. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Airlines expected to make it through 2009 Feb 24, 2009
-based US Airways Group Inc. is considered the most vulnerable among legacy carriers, according to analysts. American Airlines, a unit of Fort Worth, Texas-based AMR Corp., also faces some financial headwinds given its debt obligations and how much cash it is currently expected to end the year with heading into next winter, a typically slow season. (MSNBC -- Business)
US Airways dropping drink fees Feb 24, 2009
US Airways Group Inc., the only major domestic airline to charge for sodas, coffee and bottled water, said it was dropping the fees because they have become a competitive disadvantage. Nonalcoholic drinks will be free again starting on March 1, Chief Executive Officer Doug Parker said yesterday in a statement. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Free soft drinks return to US Airways Feb 24, 2009
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Canada Goose Remains Found in Both Engines of `Miracle on Hudson' Airplane Feb 13, 2009
Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Flight investigators found Canada- goose remains in both engines of the US Airways Group Inc. jet that made an emergency ditching in New Yorks Hudson River last month, the said. Twenty five samples of bird remains were examined with no determination of how many the aircraft struck or were drawn into the engines, the National Transportation Safety Board said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
US jobless claims eclipse retail sales gain Feb 13, 2009
This week, General Electric Co. said it will lay off 1,200 locomotive workers, US Airways Group Inc. said it would cut its airport staff and General Motors Corp. announced it will axe 10,000 salaried positions. The retail figures aren't adjusted for inflation, so price increases can influence the data. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Charlotte ranks ninth-largest airport Feb 13, 2009
The airport, which is a hub for US Airways Group Inc. (NYSE:LCC) of Arizona, served more than 34. 7 million passengers in 2008. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Australia's aviation watchdog gets greater powers Feb 13, 2009
Despite the crash on Thursday of a US Airways Group jetliner in New ... Despite the crash on Thursday of a US Airways Group jetliner in New York's Hudson River, airline travel in the United States is safe and has been getting safer, aviation officials and experts said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
US Airways to cut jobs in Pittsburgh Feb 11, 2009
US Airways Group Inc. announced Tuesday it will eliminate 233 positions in 10 cities, including Pittsburgh. CEO Doug Parker blamed the cuts on "uncertain times marked by less business flying, fewer family vacations and rising unemployment.". (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
