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Weekly UpdatesJun 14, 2009
Developing countries, where medical care systems are weak and supplies of antivirals insufficient, will be the frontline of the World Health Organisation's battle against pandemic flu. The new H1N1 virus has caused mainly mild illness among people in rich countries such as Canada and the United States, with most patients recovering without even going to a doctor. But experts fear it could prove far more deadly to poor populations already weakened by malnutrition, chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes, or low immunity due to HIV/AIDS. Jun 12, 2009
Amid increasing scrutiny of smaller U.S. airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight of the carriers, the FAA said it has ordered inspections of pilot-training efforts. Along with the Department of Transportation, the FAA has also scheduled a meeting to discuss airline safety. FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt said he is working "to make sure that the entire industry -- from large commercial carriers to smaller, regional operators -- is meeting our safety standard." Jun 11, 2009
Currently one hundred percent of cargo loaded on narrow body aircraft and fifty percent of wide body aircraft is required to be screened. The United States Congress has mandated that by August 2010 one hundred percent of all domestic and international cargo on wide body passenger aircraft must be screened. Jun 11, 2009
The World Health Organisation appears ready to declare the first flu pandemic in more than 40 years, after calling an emergency meeting of experts on Thursday to discuss the spreading H1N1 outbreak. There have been 27,737 cases reported in 74 countries to date, including 141 deaths, according to the WHO's latest tally. Jun 11, 2009
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is on the verge of declaring the first influenza pandemic in more than 40 years, but wants to ensure countries are well prepared to prevent a panic, its top flu expert said on Tuesday. Keiji Fukuda, acting WHO assistant director-general, voiced concern at the sustained spread of the new H1N1 strain -- including more than 1,000 cases in Australia -- following major outbreaks in North America, where it emerged in April. Confirmed community spread in a second region beyond North America would trigger moving to phase 6 -- signifying a full-blown pandemic -- from the current phase 5 on the WHO's 6-level pandemic alert scale. Jun 9, 2009
Flights on U.S. airlines were on time more frequently in April than the month before and improved from a year earlier, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Hawaiian Airlines had the best on-time performance, while Comair N a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines Inc. N had the worst. Among legacy carriers, Northwest Airlines N operated by Atlanta-based Delta N was on-time the most, and Continental Airlines Inc. posted the worst on-time performance. Legacy carriers are those airlines that had a large presence in a number of regions before the industry was deregulated in 1978. The airlines reporting had a combined average on-time rate of 79.1 percent, compared with 78.4 percent in March. Last April the on-time arrival rate was 77.7 percent. Weather problems were involved in a little less than half of the delays in April N a slight decline from March. Other delays came from congestion, airport operations, maintenance and crew issues. There are fewer planes in the sky this year, as many carriers have scaled back their flights to meet lower passenger demand. Reports of mishandled baggage declined in April from March, and were lower than in April 2008 as well. DoT said there were about one-third fewer complaints overall from consumers in April than a year earlier, but more than in March. Most were about flight cancellations and delays. DOT received 647 complaints about U.S. carriers during the month, compared with 974 in April 2008. There were 586 complaints in March. Jun 9, 2009
AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways launched daily nonstop flights from Atlantic City International Airport in Atlantic City, N.J., to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Ga. The low fare carrier will also begin nonstop flights from Atlantic City, N.J. to Orlando, Fla. beginning June 12. Jun 11, 2009
AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways launched nonstop flights between Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville, N.C., and Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Fla., with an event at the airport to celebrate the first flight landing in Asheville. Jun 11, 2009
AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways launched daily nonstop flights between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., and General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wis. Jun 11, 2009
AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways launched nonstop seasonal service between Atlanta, Ga., and the following destinations: Portland, Maine, and Harrisburg, Pa. The airline will operate one daily nonstop flight from Atlanta to Harrisburg through September 8, and one daily flight from Atlanta to Portland through November 3. Jun 11, 2009
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines today announced a three-day summer fare discount with 25 percent off all intra-Alaska travel. The sale begins Tuesday, June 9, and ends at 11 p.m. Alaska time, Thursday, June 11, 2009. Tickets must be purchased online at alaskaair.com. Jun 9, 2009
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines announced a three-day summer fare discount with 25 percent off all intra-Alaska travel. The offer is valid for travel from June 16 through Sept. 30, 2009. Customers who travel by June 30 can also take advantage of an existing Double Miles promotion to earn additional miles toward award travel and MVP- and MVP Gold-level status. The sale begins Tuesday, June 9, and ends at 11 p.m. Alaska time, Thursday, June 11, 2009. Tickets must be purchased online at alaskaair.com. Jun 9, 2009
American Airlines
American Eagle Airlines began nonstop jet service between Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), operating the daily service with 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jets. Jun 11, 2009
American Airlines
American Eagle Airlines began nonstop jet service between Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Eagle will operate the three daily flights using 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jets and 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jets. Jun 11, 2009
American Airlines, Air France
American Airlines and Air France will both conduct Paris-to-Miami "green flights" this week, hoping to prove that GPS technology can dramatically reduce fuel burn and harmful emissions. The NextGen technology recently installed at Miami International Airport will allow the planes will fly more direct routes and make quicker landings, potentially saving several thousand pounds of fuel. Jun 8, 2009
Convergence Systems
Convergence Systems Limited (CSL) has been awarded by ETI Consulting Ltd (ETIC), Jardine Engineering Corporation (JEC) and Shun Hing Systems Integration Corporation (SHSI) contracts to provide the latest RFID UHF Gen 2 RFID equipment to support ETICOs Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) Software for implementation of RFID in Hong Kong International AirportOs (HKIA) Terminal 1. HKIA continues to be the industry leader in using RFID technologies to improve efficiencies and security in airport operations. Jun 9, 2009
JetBlue Airways
JetBlue Airways Unveils First Sports-Branded Aircraft in Honor of the Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer Team. To celebrate, one-day sale fares as low as $49 each way from Salt Lake City to Long Beach/L.A. or San Diego or $99 to New York (JFK) are available at www.JetBlue.com Jun 8, 2009
Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners approved a fare increase for the LAX FlyAway bus service originating from Van Nuys and Union Station. The new $7 one-way fare for these two routes for the non-stop service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will start August 1, 2009. The fare for a third route, Westwood to LAX, will remain unchanged at $5, since it is still an emerging market. The $7 fare still compares favorably to fares for shared-ride shuttle vans and limousines, which ranges from four to seven times as much. Jun 10, 2009
National Air Cargo
National Air Cargo announced today that it has received Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approval to operate a Certified Cargo Screening Facility at the Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, MI. The newly designated facility will help relieve congestion of the screening for domestic and international air cargo shipments at Detroit Metropolitan Airport and other airports in southeastern Michigan. Jun 11, 2009
New York John F. Kennedy International
Increased competition in the local off-site airport parking business should be welcomed, according to the Operations Manager of the new airport parking facility, SmartPark JFK. SmartPark JFK is the newest and smartest way to park a vehicle for business or pleasure travel. Finding parking has become an increasingly frustrating experience and yet it's not for the reason you may think. There are more than enough airport parking facilities off-site of JFK airport in New York. The problem is, for consumers, just about every airport parking facility has inflated rates and/or surcharges, gas surcharge, service charge or what have you. That is not the case with the SmartPark JFK Valet Airport Parking facility. Jun 9, 2009
PASSUR Aerospace
PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. announced today that Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport has launched the first integration between PASSUR OPSnet Field Condition Report (FCR) module and the Flight Services eNOTAMs system. This major enhancement allows for more effective decisions in operational areas with significant financial impacts - such as push-back, deicing, diversion and fuel-on-board - through immediate and timely awareness of both official NOTAMs and other critical information. Jun 11, 2009
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