JetBlue Airways Again Ranked 'Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Low-Cost Carriers in North America' by J.D. Power and Associates
New York's hometown airline JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) today was awarded highest honors in airline customer satisfaction among low-cost carriers for the fourth year in a row by J.D. Power and Associates 2009 North America Airline Satisfaction Study(SM). This is the fifth consecutive customer satisfaction award JetBlue has received from J.D. Power and Associates. The value airline ranked highest in satisfaction among low-cost airlines in 2008, 2007 and 2006, and among all U.S. major airlines in 2005, when low-cost and traditional network carriers were combined in a single category.
Southwest Airlines Begins Service at LaGuardia
Southwest Airlines today celebrated the airline's new service at LaGuardia with its "New Service, New Attitude, New York" themed celebration. Southwest Customers and Employees dined on New York style bagels while being serenaded by Southwest's rapping flight attendant, David Holmes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivjybzdXVmI . Southwest Airlines' Senior Vice President of Operations Greg Wells joined the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's Director of Aviation William R. DeCota in a morning news conference at LaGuardia to launch the airline's new service. Click Southwest Airlines to see the full LaGuardia schedule or to book a flight to or from New York City.
OAG Airline Capacity Outlook for the Next 6 Months
OAG
(http://www.oagaviation.com) the world's leading aviation data business, has
released its airline capacity outlook for the second half of 2009, to
identify the projected trend in the global and regional supply of airline
flights and seats.
Sensis Aerobahn Helping Airlines and Port Authority of New York/New Jersey at JFK International Airport Improve Efficiency and Customer Experience
The Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PANYNJ) and authorized airlines, through the Aviation Development Council (ADC), now have access to Sensis Aerobahn(R) airport automation and management tool at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). ADC is sublicensing Aerobahn to PANYNJ, airlines and cargo carriers that operate out of JFK, providing key stakeholders with airport surface traffic and operational data that will enable fewer delays, improve airport efficiency and reduce operating costs for airlines. PANYNJ and the airlines join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) who is already using Aerobahn at JFK.
Air Transport Association Calls on U.S. Senate to Support Antitrust Immunity for International Airline Alliances
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today asked members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for their continued support of antitrust immunity for international airline alliances as they begin to draft Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation.
Air Transport Association Says FAA Summit Reaffirms Industry Safety Commitment
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today issued the following statement regarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) "call to action" summit to address airline safety and pilot training:
Global Airline Capacity for June Indicates 'A Glimmer of Economic Confidence', Reports OAG
This may be the 11th successive
month of cutbacks in global airline schedules; however the rate of decline in
seat capacity is lower than at any time since October 2008, reports OAG,
(http://www.oagaviation.com), the world's leading aviation data business, as
it releases its monthly report on trends in the supply of airline flights and
seats.
Air Transport Association Statement Regarding DOT Industry Safety Review
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today issued the following statement regarding the announcement by Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt of an industry "call to action" to address airline safety and pilot training:
Southwest Airlines Celebrates 20 Years of LUV in Oakland
Southwest Airlines and its Oakland Employees today are celebrating the airline's 20th year of service at Oakland International Airport (OAK).
American Airlines Recognizes Dedication of Master Mechanics
American Airlines is honoring an elite group of Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) this month for serving five or more decades in the airline industry.
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