Archive for the 'Southwest Airlines' Category

Former Delta exec named permanent CEO at Aaron’s

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

The former CEO of Delta Air Lines, who was forced out of his position nearly 15 years ago, has taken the job of president and CEO of Atlanta-based rent-to-own company Aaron’s after serving in an interim basis since November.

ROMULUS: Southwest Airlines adding daily non-stop flight to Vegas

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

ROMULUS — Southwest Airlines announced Monday that it is adding nonstop service between Detroit Metropolitan Airport and Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport on Sept. 30.

Cracking Down on Crime in the Skies – Wall Street Journal

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Separately, airlines instituted zero-tolerance policies and even issued flexible handcuff restraints to crews. After the 2001 terrorist attacks, flight attendants and passengers watched more closely for unusual passenger behavior, often leading …

Airlines attempt 3rd broad fare hike of 2012 – CNBC

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Officials for Delta and American said Wednesday that they matched the increase, while Southwest and US Airways spokesmen said their airlines had not. JetBlue and Alaska Airlines did not immediately respond for comment. Industry officials are closely …

Cracking Down on Crime in the Skies – Wall Street Journal

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Cracking Down on Crime in the SkiesWall Street JournalA man was arrested for throwing peanuts and pretzels at a Southwest Airlines crew that stopped serving drinks, another for yelling "hijack" repeatedly while intoxicated on a Delta flight. …

American Airlines to reduce jobs without layoffs

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

American Airlines says that because of job-sharing and other steps, it won’t have to furlough 500 flight attendants this spring.

ROMULUS: Southwest Airlines adding daily non-stop flight to Vegas

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

ROMULUS — Southwest Airlines announced Monday that it is adding nonstop service between Detroit Metropolitan Airport and Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport on Sept. 30.

Men subdue unruly passenger on Continental flight

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Passengers aboard a Continental Airlines flight bound for Houston Tuesday sprang into action to help a flight attendant having trouble with an unruly passenger.

Survey: Southwest Airlines is USA’s ‘most desired’ brand – USA Today

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

What’s the most desirable corporate brand in the USA? Would you believe it’s an airline? It is, if a survey relying on something called “neuro-insight tools” is to be believed. As for the survey, it appears to rely on fairly unconventional metrics.

Airlines to Share Ticketing System at Bob Hope Airport – The Leading Aviation Industry Resource for News, Equipment and

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Glendale News PressAirlines to Share Ticketing System at Bob Hope AirportThe Leading Aviation Industry Resource for News, Equipment and22–Bob Hope Airport will soon open all ticket counters to competing airlines that serve the airfield to better handl…