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Published Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 1:56 a.m. ORLANDO AirTran postpones delivery of jets AirTran Airways is deferring delivery of 18 passenger jets it was ...

Nobody said airline consolidation was going to be straightforward, but it is moving along nonetheless.

Fitch Ratings has revised the Rating Outlook for UAL Corp. and its principal operating subsidiary United Airlines, Inc.

United Airlines and US Airways First Agreed to Merger in 2000, Only to Be Blocked by Regulators in 2001; Current Obstacles Include Antitrust Clearance, Complexity of Merger, and Labor Contracts

A published report says consolidation talks between United Airlines and US Airways appear to have fallen apart.

Up, up and away: Just days after American Airlines said it would begin charging customers $15 to check a single piece of luggage, airlines ratcheted up the pressure on fliers by significantly raising ticket ...

AIRLINE PASSENGERS 18D, E and F are huddled up, total strangers in a sardine can from Boston to LA as they soak in all the stale air.

United Airlines ratcheted up the pressure on fliers ahead of the holiday weekend, raising most domestic fares by as much as $60 round-trip to offset the runaway cost of fuel.

Two airlines that only months ago won federal approval to begin highly coveted routes to China are postponing the launch of the new services because of high fuel costs.

United Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with India-based Jet Airways. The agreement, which is subject to government approval, would expand the number of flights available to customers of both carriers ...

Federal officials, Tuesday, proposed fining United Airlines $192,500 for multiple violations of worker health standards that inspectors uncovered during an audit of the carrier's O'Hare International Airport ...

Passengers are more dissatisfied with airlines' customer service than they have been in years at a time when carriers are charging more and more for tickets and services.

United Airlines will offer interisland flights in Hawaii with a new codeshare agreement with Hawaiian Airlines .

The pilots union for US Airways says the carrier needs to finish its last merger with America West before pursuing another combination with United Airlines.

United Airlines is reducing frequent-flier miles for flights under 500 miles as part of efforts to cut costs. via KNXV

“The United guys are very much heading in the direction of something that will really allow them to downsize the airline. We're talking about large capacity cuts. ... The alliance doesn't get to the point where you can really do the capacity-cutting.”

Numerous news reports citing unidentified sources close to the talks insist United Airlines is still in talks with US Airways about a merger. via Aero-News Network

United Airlines' chief executive Glenn Tilton has offered to make US Airways CEO Doug Parker a top candidate to succeed him if the airlines agree to merge, the Financial Times said on Thursday, citing people ... via Airwise

“People love to talk but hate to listen.”

The Associated Press Thursday, May 15, 2008 Today is Thursday, May 15, the 136th day of 2008. via WQXI-AM Atlanta

“We're talking about large capacity cuts. ... The alliance doesn't get to the point where you can really do the capacity-cutting.”

CHICAGO - United Airlines and Continental Airlines Inc. are talking about forming an alliance to gain some benefits of working together without going through a merger, which Continental rejected last month, a ... via Azcentral.com

“A lot can be said for not taking the low-cost, well-run operation and changing locations”

Speculation on whether Tempe-based US Airways and Chicago-based United Airlines can complete a deal, when it might happen and what the merged carrier is likely to look like continues unabated this week. via East Valley Tribune

“Our belief is because of that lack of competition, you have higher fares at O'Hare than you otherwise would have, and perhaps lower levels of service than you otherwise would have”

BY MARY WISNIEWSKI mwisniewski@suntimes.com Virgin America, the new California-based low-cost airline partly owned by British business magnate Richard Branson, will ask the Federation Aviation Administration on ... via Chicago Sun-Times

“Farina was very apologetic and cooperative with officers”

Dennis Farina, a former policeman who built a Hollywood career playing detectives, was arrested on Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport for carrying a loaded gun on his way to board a plane, police said. via Free Republic

“Hello Earth to United, Earth to Glenn. You've had oodles of bonus money for years and you still don't seem to be able to hire executives that can get everyone working together smoothly.”

From - www.jetwhine.com If I were a United Shareholder Still trying to recover its corporate composure after a stinging slap in the face last week from Continental, United Airlines is now turning its focus on ... via Planenews Aviation News Portal

“I would say to my CEOs: fasten your seat belts, tougher times are coming”

The three biggest U.S. carriers said Thursday they have again raised ticket prices, this time by $20 roundtrip, to recoup rapidly rising fuel costs. via WTOP-FM Washington

United Airlines parent UAL Corp. announced Thursday that Pete McDonald would step down as the company's chief operating officer to be replaced by John Tague, who most recently served as chief revenue officer. via Market Watch

“Commerce and tourism are growing exponentially in both Dubai and Moscow, and many of our cargo and corporate customers are traveling and shipping there more often to capitalize upon the economic health in these regions”

Testimonials "Fifteen years is a long time. In fifteen years you can build up an international property business. via The Moscow Times

“With these new routes, we are continuing to show discipline with our capacity deployment by targeting profitable growth opportunities.”

United Airlines Inc. said Tuesday it plans to offer new daily passenger and cargo service to Dubai and Moscow from its Washington Dulles hub. via Daily Herald

“The new incentive plan's 8 million shares will provide the company the opportunity to make awards over the next three to five years, enabling us to attract, retain and reward exceptional senior leaders”

Another pay controversy has erupted at United Airlines, as the carrier prepares to set aside stock worth about $130 million to fund a new incentive plan for executives. via Airport Business

UAL's United Airlines is mulling asking its banks to rejig the terms of its credit facility in an effort to get crucial financial flexibility, the Financial Times reported on Monday. via Reuters

UAL Group, parent company of United Airlines, is looking at a possible merger with US Airways after its advances to Continental Airlines fell flat, The Wall Street Journal online reported Sunday. via Raw Story

There's more jockeying for position in the airline industry. AMR's American Airlines and British Airways are discussing an expansion of their Oneworld alliance that would allow Continental Airlines to join, ... via CNN Money

Federal authorities contend Chicago-based United Airlines committed dozens of violations of workplace safety standards at O'Hare International Airport. via Canadian Business Magazine

“None of this stuff is going to help them tomorrow - it's all long-term, revenue-enhancing possibilities. But it would give (an expanded) United the largest domestic footprint of any airline.”

United Airlines and US Airways saw their first attempt at marriage foiled earlier this decade by the deal's high cost coupled with stiff opposition from lawmakers, unions and consumers. via Arizona Republic