Airfare Talk

Northwest quietly hikes airfares ? or did it? - Detroit Free Press
Northwest Airlines last night raised 4,000 round-trip fares by $80, according to Rick Seaney of Fare Compare, which tracks airline fare trends. But the airline denies it’s a fare hike. It’s calling it a fuel surcharge of $40 each way on flights after …

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:24:00 GMT
Airline Stocks: Northwest raises some roundtrip airfares by $80 (Market Watch)
A decline in oil prices is lifting airline shares, continuing a two-week rally in a sector hammered this year by record-high fuel costs.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:48:16 GMT
Airfares set to rise again as jet fuel prices go up - Hindustan Times
Airfares set to rise again as jet fuel prices go upHindustan Times, India - 4 hours agoAirlines have not pressed the panic button and raised fuel surcharge yet, but a 10 to 15 per cent hike in basic airfare seems imminent. …

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:14:34 GMT

Practical Traveler Airfares on Sale Now, So Act Fast - New York Times
New York TimesPractical Traveler Airfares on Sale Now, So Act FastNew York Times, United States - 2 hours agoBy MICHELLE HIGGINS AIRFARES may be escalating at an alarming rate, with more increases expected later in the year, but in recent weeks some airlines have …New passport cards available to US travelers who drive to Mexico San Jose Mercury Newsall 2 news articles

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:07:02 GMT
U.S. Railroads: Back on Track? - ABC News
Such are the markers of a train trip across the northern United States. I had forgotten what travel by rail was like, and after decades of flying around the country and the world, I found it an immense pleasure. But my enjoyment wasn’t limited to …

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:28:00 GMT
U.S. Railroads: Back on Track? (ABC News)
As train travel increases, a look at the state of the American railroad.

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:58:23 GMT

Airfares on Sale Now, so Act Fast - New York Times
AIRFARES may be escalating at an alarming rate, with more increases expected later in the year, but in recent weeks some airlines have actually begun to reduce rates on certain routes in an attempt to bolster demand. American Airlines and its …

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:58:00 GMT
Expert: Book your holiday flight now (11 News Houston)
Fewer flights and higher jet fuel prices are driving up airfares, experts say.

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:31:56 GMT
Bmi discounts airfares to the Caribbean - Cheapflights.co.uk
Bmi discounts airfares to the CaribbeanCheapflights.co.uk, UK - 4 hours agoBook by August 1: Bmi is offering discounted fares on its Caribbean services from four English and Scottish airports. The UK\’s second largest carrier is …

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:30:32 GMT
Britons investing abroad undeterred by rising airfares - Home Move
Home MoveBritons investing abroad undeterred by rising airfaresHome Move, UK - 1 hour agoby Gill Montia New research by estate agent, Savills, and holiday let operator, Holiday-Rentals.co.uk, suggests that Britons who own property overseas are …

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:03:09 GMT

EL AL and American Airlines To Launch Code Share Agreement in 25 … - Forbes
NEW YORK, July 29 /PRNewswire/ — EL AL, Israel’s national airline, announced today that beginning September 2, 2008 EL AL and American Airlines passengers will soon have many more options to fly between 25 additional cities in North America and …

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:14:00 GMT
Slingers the latest out of NBL - ONE News
Crippling air fares have grounded the Singapore Slingers who have officially withdrawn from the National Basketball League. NBL interim chief executive Chuck Harmison said today that the Slingers, the first Asian team to compete in the NBL, had …

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:30:00 GMT
AIRASIA’S ZOOM PROMOTION OFFERS FARES AS LOW AS RM9 (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) — AirAsia Bhd will offer airfares from as low as RM9 to selected domestic destinations under its ZOOM promotion. In a statement here today, AirAsia said the move was part of its treat to its guests in line with the government’s effort to strengthen and stimulate domestic tourism. “The ZOOM promotion is a mark of support to the …

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:20:05 GMT
Airfares on Sale Now, so Act Fast (New York Times)
Airfares may be escalating at an alarming rate, but in recent weeks some airlines have actually begun to reduce rates on certain routes in an attempt to bolster demand.

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:13 GMT
Practical Traveler Airfares on Sale Now, so Act Fast - New York Times
New York TimesPractical Traveler Airfares on Sale Now, so Act FastNew York Times, United States - 15 hours agoBy MICHELLE HIGGINS AIRFARES may be escalating at an alarming rate, with more increases expected later in the year, but in recent weeks some airlines have …American Airlines uses students to help business CNNMoney.comall 6 news articles

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:01:50 GMT

Singapore Slingers become third club to fold in Australian league - International Herald Tribune
BRISBANE, Australia : The Singapore Slingers became the third club in two months to pull out of Australia’s National Basketball League, reducing the domestic competition to 10 teams. The Slingers were not competitive during their brief NBL history …

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:13:00 GMT
O’Leary’s crown as cheap airfares king is slipping - Independent
IT has some of the cheapest deals around but Ryanair ’s crown as the low fares airline could be in danger of slipping. A random check of five routes found that Michael O’Leary ’s airline can beat most of the competition most of the time — but not …

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:02:00 GMT
Lotteries just the ticket in economic downturn (Market Watch)
Las Vegas and other U.S. gambling destinations from riverboats to racetracks may be taking a beating from high gas prices, soaring airfares and the general economic malaise. But state lotteries are doing just fine as Americans continue to shell out billions of dollars a month for their shot at prizes large and small.

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:18:17 GMT

Ryanair shares down 23% as loss looms - Financial Times
Ryanair shares tumbled 23 per cent yesterday after surging fuel costs and falling airfares forced the airline to report a heavy first-quarter loss and warn it could fall into the red for the full year for the first time since it was floated 11 years …

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:22:00 GMT
Travel cost woe for businesses (TVNZ)
There is little relief on the horizon for businesses struggling with increasing travel costs. The American Express Business Travel Monitor shows that airfares in the Asia-Pacific region are up 3% for the last quarter, and 9% for the year.

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:36:25 GMT
Ryanair set to cut airfares - Car Rentals
Irish IndependentRyanair set to cut airfaresCar Rentals, UK - 5 hours agoThe Irish low cost carrier has announced that it would cut its airfares, in an effort to boost stagnating demand among passengers. …O\’Leary\’s crown as cheap airfares king is slipping Irish IndependentMorning business news - July 28 RTE.ieRyanair shares plunge on profit warning MarketWatchFlight International - Independentall 378 news articles

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:03:32 GMT
Fuel prices to hit Ryanair profits - Crewe Guardian
Budget airline Ryanair has warned that it could record a loss this year as a result of spiralling fuel costs. The Dublin-based operator reported an 85% fall in first quarter pre-tax profits to

Orbitz shares fall on downbeat analyst note - MSN MoneyCentral
NEW YORK (AP) - Shares of Orbitz Worldwide fell Monday after a Canaccord Adams analyst said the online travel company is “least favorably positioned” in the sector since the majority of its bookings are domestic and related to air travel. Orbitz …

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:40:00 GMT
Cruising a Steady Choice as Travelers Navigate the Wavering Economy - MarketWatch
Cruising a Steady Choice as Travelers Navigate the Wavering EconomyMarketWatch - 5 hours ago”Not only are our customers taking advantage of the low-season prices for the most popular itineraries, but they\’re also avoiding high airfares by choosing …

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:55:11 GMT
Fuel prices to hit Ryanair profits - Enfield and Haringey Independant
Budget airline Ryanair has warned that it could record a loss this year as a result of spiralling fuel costs. The Dublin-based operator reported an 85% fall in first quarter pre-tax profits to

Domestic airfares up 4.4% in first quarter - Long Beach Press-Telegram
ATLANTA - Average domestic airfares rose 4.4 percent in the first quarter of 2008 compared with the same period a year earlier, the government said Wednesday in an analysis that was based on a small sample of itineraries and excluded some high-priced …

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:55:00 GMT
US airfares rose over four percent in first quarter - asap News
US airfares rose over four percent in first quarterasap News, UK - Jul 25, 2008The average domestic airfare in America increased by 4.4 percent in the first three months of 2008, as compared to the first quarter of 2007, …

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:15:58 GMT
Fares up at PBIA, down at Lauderdale airport (TCPalm.com)
Fares at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach rose about 1.9 percent in the first quarter to $282, compared with $277 in the same period last year. That’s still below the U.S. average

Although Airfares Are Sky-High, Tampa International Has Deals - Tampa Tribune
Tampa TribuneAlthough Airfares Are Sky-High, Tampa International Has DealsTampa Tribune, FL - Jul 23, 2008By TED JACKOVICS TAMPA - Domestic airfares are rising, but Tampa International Airport travelers appear to enjoy bargains compared with those at most other …

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:14:53 GMT
When you go: Los Madrones ranch in Travis County, Texas (Dallas Morning News)
Expert travel tips and information from The Dallas Morning News about trips to and from the Dallas area, with a focus on Texas and the Southwestern states. A sampling of the lowest airfares from D/FW International Airport and Dallas Love Field from The Dallas Morning News. Discover DFW is the visitors and newcomers guide for The Dallas Morning News. Texas & Neighbors offers the latest news and …

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:56:33 GMT
Government: Cincinnati air fares highest in 1Q - Akron Beacon Journal
Government: Cincinnati air fares highest in 1QAkron Beacon Journal, OH - Jul 24, 2008Average first-quarter air fares in Cleveland ($349) and Dayton ($338) were above average, while Akron/Canton ($288) and Columbus ($323) were on the other …

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:58:50 GMT