NOVEMBER 2009

USA Today - November 30, 2009
Airports want passenger fee charge increased
If U.S. airports get their wish, air travelers will pay a few more dollars per trip next year.

Reuters - November 30, 2009
Air travel rises, freight demand dips in Oct - IATA
ZURICH, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Passenger demand in October rose 0.5 percent from a year ago, while air freight fell 0.5 percent, International Air Transport Association data showed on Monday.

U.S. Airways - November 30, 2009
US Air Rebrands and Changes Dividend Miles
The US Air frequent flyer program will now be called "GoAwards", however changes to the program may prevent its members from doing that any time soon. The biggest change is the introduction of two additional tiers of awards. Now flyers have “Off-peak,” “Low, “Medium,” and “High” to chose from, when available.

Reuters - November 30, 2009
Mexico's AeroMexico sees 2010 passenger traffic up
MEXICO CITY, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Mexican airline AeroMexico sees passenger traffic growing 5 percent in 2010, Chief Executive Andres Conesa said on Monday.

Latin American Herald Tribune - November 25, 2009
Mexico City Balloon Exhibit Seeks to Attract Alternative Tourism
MEXICO CITY – Ten hot-air balloons were exhibited in this city’s giant main square, the Zocalo, to attract alternative tourism to the Mexican capital.

msnbc - November 24, 2009
DOT fines airlines for six-hour tarmac delay
The Department of Transportation issued a fine against Continental Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines for stranding passengers in Rochester, Minn., for nearly six hours last August. It is the DOT's first-ever fine for an airport stranding.

The Economist - November 24, 2009
London loses 76 routes
LONDON is haemorrhaging airline routes. According to research by InsureandGo, an insurance company, between April 2008 and October 2009 the city lost 76 routes (amounting to 646 flights a week)—more than any other European capital. Copenhagen lost the second most, 59, with Milan third on 47.

Airport Technology - November 17, 2009
Passenger Traffic Falls at European Airports
According to a report by the Airports Council International (ACI), European airports experienced a 7.7% drop in passenger traffic and a 19.8% drop in air cargo this year from January to September.

Airport Business - November 16, 2009
OAG: Global Airline Capacity Up 3% in November
CHICAGO, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global airline capacity for November 2009 shows positive growth compared to November 2008, reports OAG, the world's leading aviation data business with its monthly report on trends in the supply of airline flights and seats.

msnbc - November 16, 2009
People traveling less often, spending less
NEW YORK - Forty-five percent of U.S. consumers will take a vacation or leisure trip between Thanksgiving and March that involves paying for overnight accommodations, according to a new survey released Monday by Deloitte LLP.

Reuters - November 13, 2009
Airlines to show improving revenue trends: analyst
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Shares of major U.S. airlines moved higher on Friday after FTN Equity Capital Markets said good holiday business and easier comparisons would probably result in an improvement in unit revenue trends for November.

Portfolio.com - November 13, 2009
BA, Iberia merger hinges on pension deficit
MADRID (Reuters) - British Airways' pension fund deficit could yet scupper its planned merger with Spain's Iberia , as the UK airline still has to agree the size of the multi-billion pound shortfall with the fund's trustees.

USA Today - November 12, 2009
Unions push Obama to fix ailing airline industry
WASHINGTON — Three decades of airline deregulation have helped make air travel more accessible to consumers through lower fares.

Airport Business - October 30, 2009
TSA FIXES SEARCH POLICY AFTER ACLU SUES
Following a lawsuit filed by American Civil Liberties Union, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has revised its policies governing airline passenger screening to make clear that TSA agents are authorized to conduct searches related to safeguarding flight safety, not to engage in general law enforcement.

USA Today - November 11, 2009
Spate of airline pilot mishaps triggers concerns
Police arrested a United Airlines pilot Monday who flunked a Breathalyzer test at London Heathrow Airport minutes before his Boeing 767 jet was to take off for Chicago.

USA Today - November 11, 2009
Another Bahamas resort closes as tourism declines
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — A Bahamian hotel operator has closed one of his resort properties as the recession slashes occupancy rates across the vast archipelago.

Aviation Today - November 9, 2009
oneworld Alliance Welcomes Mexicana on Board
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Mexicana becomes part of oneworld® at midnight tonight - adding Mexico and Central America's leading airline to the world's leading quality airline alliance.

Latin American Herald Tribune - November 8, 2009
Mexico City Joins Trend of Women-Only Taxis
MEXICO CITY – Several associations of Mexico City retailers presented Tuesday a fleet of 100 pink taxis for female drivers and passengers only as a way of stopping assaults and increasing traffic in shops.

independent.co.uk - November 7, 2009
British Airways nosedives to unprecedented £292m loss
British Airways revealed the biggest losses of its 22-year post-privatisation history yesterday, along with predictions that revenues will slump by £1bn over the whole year.

Aviation Today - November 6, 2009
ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for October 2009 Down 7.2% Year over Year
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), today announced that total passenger traffic for October 2009 decreased by 7.2% when compared to October 2008.

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USA Today - November 6, 2009
American's flight attendants to hold mock strike
FORT WORTH (AP) — Flight attendants at American Airlines say they will hold mock strikes around the country this month and could seek permission for real strikes early next year.

msnbc - November 5, 2009
Pair arrested in thefts of bags at airport
Clothing from nearly 1,000 stolen bags took up entire rooms at the couple's home in Waddell, where police served a search warrant Tuesday. Police also uncovered about 25 guns at the residence, although it was unclear if the weapons were stolen from the luggage, said Sgt. Giogi Chiampo.

Reuters - November 4, 2009
WestJet's loads up in October, Air Canada's slip
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Traffic numbers at Canada's major airlines flew in opposite directions last month, with WestJet Airlines Ltd (WJA.TO) boosting its percentage of seats filled and Air Canada (ACa.TO) reporting a slight drop.

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