Airfare Talk

Chile LAN reviewing investments, ready for slowdown - Reuters
Chile LAN reviewing investments, ready for slowdownReuters - 11 hours agoEven though the dramatic drop in oil prices has been a boom for airlines, Cueto said the rise of the dollar versus other currencies was making airfares more …

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:43:44 GMT
U.S. airlines in sales mood to fill seats - The Money Times
New York — At least eight U.S. airlines have initiated sales on ticket prices to lure passengers back to traveling, an industry observer said. “We haven’t seen consistent weekly sales of this magnitude in past falls and winters,” Rick Seaney, chief …

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:37:00 GMT
Qantas cuts fuel surcharge (Herald Sun)
QANTAS will cut its fuel surcharge on domestic airfares by up to $5 following a fall in world oil and jet fuel prices.

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:07:00 GMT
Stocks to watch - Sydney Morning Herald
Stocks to watchSydney Morning Herald, Australia - 10 hours agoQantas will cut its fuel surcharge on domestic airfares by up to $5 following a fall in world oil and jet fuel prices. Centennial Coal says the economic …Wesfarmers chief supports government deficit strategy The AustralianWesfarmers happy with Coles acquisition The Ageall 16 news articles

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:49:45 GMT
Economy tugs airfares lower (Montgomery Advertiser)
The weak economy may be bringing sky-high airfares down to earth.

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:18:41 GMT

Qantas cuts fuel surcharge on domestic airfares - The Age
Qantas cuts fuel surcharge on domestic airfaresThe Age, Australia - 11 hours agoQantas will cut its fuel surcharge on domestic airfares by up to $5 following a fall in world oil and jet fuel prices. Fares per sector on Qantas and …Qantas cuts fuel surcharge for domestic flights by $5 Melbourne Herald SunQantas cuts domestic fuel surcharges Aviation RecordQantas cuts fuel surcharge by up to $5 Business Spectatorall 26 news articles

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:21:44 GMT
Holiday airfares come tumbling down - Seattle Times
For the first time in memory, airfares are falling rather than rising as the holiday travel season approaches. Prices for some domestic flights during the year-end holidays have dropped 25 percent during the past six weeks, according to BestFares.com …

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:49:00 GMT

Airfares fall as oil prices drop - San Jose Mercury News
New York TimesAirfares fall as oil prices dropSan Jose Mercury News, USA - Nov 24, 2008By Steve Johnson Prompted by a plunge in jet fuel prices, airfares have been dropping just in time for the holidays, offering a relatively bright spot amid …Last-minute airfares dip for holidays DetNews.comHoliday surprise: Falling airfares Chicago TribuneThis year, airfare waiting game pays Minneapolis Star TribuneNew York Times - Chicago Public Radioall 43 news articles

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:24:04 GMT
Barack Obama has a head start on working with Congress - Los Angeles Times
Reporting from Washington — As chairman of his party’s congressional campaign committee, Rahm Emanuel helped scores of current House Democrats win their seats. When Tom Daschle was the Senate Democratic leader, he funneled more than $1 million to a …

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:48:00 GMT
Fly from Tucson, save $4 - Inside Tucson Business
Fly from Tucson, save $4Inside Tucson Business, AZ - 15 hours agoIf anything, despite the cuts, the airlines seem to narrowing the difference in airfares from Tucson versus Phoenix. A year ago Inside Tucson Business …Things moving quickly at Sky Harbor KTAR.comSky Harbor is reporting delays of 15-45 minutes for arriving … AZFamilyall 4 news articles

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:01:43 GMT
Qantas cuts fuel surcharge on airfares (Sydney Morning Herald)
Qantas will cut its fuel surcharge on domestic airfares by up to $5 following a fall in world oil and jet fuel prices.

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:19:53 GMT

Holiday airfares drop as ticket demand falls (The Tennessean)
WASHINGTON ? Seattle for Thanksgiving, anyone? Miami for Christmas? Airlines probably have a deal for you. Credit the wrecked economy.

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:19:55 GMT
Airfares to be thankful for - Southtown Star
Airfares to be thankful forSouthtown Star, IL - Nov 25, 2008Travelers hoping to score last-second airfare for Thanksgiving might be in luck with struggling airlines trying to pack flights by luring customers with …

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:14:40 GMT
Holiday Rush Is On As Thousands Hit The Road - WCPO
The holiday rush is on, as thousands hit the highway for the long drive to see friends and family for Thanksgiving. Analysts call it the busiest travel weekend of the year, and the heavy volume is an indicator that more motorists are hitting the road …

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Airfares lower than year ago, officials say - Grand Junction Sentinel
Airfares lower than year ago, officials sayGrand Junction Sentinel, CO - 35 minutes agoShe gushed about the airfare deal she got when she booked the flight two weeks ago. ?I paid $337 this time,? she said, while in the line of 20. …

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:36:44 GMT
All About Consolidator Airfares (Aviation.com via Yahoo! News)
They’re elusive. The airlines don’t like to talk about them (Airfarewatchdog asked). And determining their legitimacy from among the myriad websites that claim to specialize in them is a Herculean task.

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:31:26 GMT
Airfares lower than year ago, officials say (The Daily Sentinel)
Maureen McCarney stood in line Tuesday with her 10-year-old daughter, Michaela Sweet, at the Frontier Airlines gate at Grand Junction Regional Airport, about to see her off to spend a holiday in Denver with her father.

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:38:15 GMT
Fasten seat belts, flight prices to land - Mid Day.com
Finally, airfares seem to be dipping. With Air India announcing to withdraw the transaction fee levied on its tickets, other airlines are mulling to take similar steps soon. However, this withdrawal of transaction fee is only for customers booking …

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:22:00 GMT
Economic woes push ticket demand down, airfares lower - USA Today
Economic woes push ticket demand down, airfares lowerUSA Today - 12 minutes agoThe price reductions ? which follow a summer when airfares rose at a greater rate than any year in the past quarter century ? are good news for holiday …

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:59:04 GMT

ATF set to get “declared goods” status, air fares likely to fall - IBTimes India
Times Now.tvATF set to get “declared goods” status, air fares likely to fallIBTimes India, CA - 10 hours agoBy Staff Reporter There is good news for high-fliers. Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said that a Bill will be introduced soon in the coming session of …Airfares set to fall as Govt decides to cut tax on ATF IBNLive.comKingfisher to reduce airfares: Mallya India Infoline.comPraful Patel calls for lower airfares Moneycontrol.comReuters India - Economic Timesall 34 news articles

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:58:41 GMT
Airfares fall as oil prices drop (Contra Costa Times)
It is a nice bonus for holiday travelers. But experts are unsure how long the good times will last.

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:22:51 GMT
Kingfisher fare cut after ATF gets declared goods tag - Hindustan Times
Kingfisher Airlines Ltd has said it would reduce airfares “across the board” as soon as the Indian government brings aviation turbine fuel (ATF) under the declared goods category. “Kingfisher will immediately reduce airfares across the board as soon …

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:35:00 GMT
Last-minute airfares dip for holidays (Detroit News)
Thanksgiving travelers may be surprised to find that a last-minute ticket to see loved ones likely won’t break the bank — and Christmastime voyagers could end up with even better deals.

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:21:25 GMT

Budgets Shrink, and Holiday Airfares Follow Suit (New York Times)
The travel industry is bracing for a painful holiday season as people scale back their discretionary spending. That is good news for anyone who has yet to book a winter getaway.

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:53:40 GMT
Holiday Air Fares Dropping Along With Ticket Demand - Washington Post
New York TimesHoliday Air Fares Dropping Along With Ticket DemandWashington Post, United States - 4 hours agoBy Sholnn Freeman Nashville for Thanksgiving, anyone? Miami for Christmas? Airlines probably have a deal for you. Credit the wrecked economy. …Airfares fall as oil prices drop San Jose Mercury NewsLast-minute airfares dip for holidays DetNews.comBudgets Shrink, and Holiday Fares Follow Suit New York TimesChicago Tribune - Minneapolis Star Tribuneall 28 news articles

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:41:33 GMT
Airfares fall as oil prices drop (San Jose Mercury News)
Prompted by a plunge in jet fuel prices, airfares have been dropping just in time for the holidays, offering a relatively bright spot amid the economic gloom. But don’t get giddy yet.

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:11:05 GMT
Airfares Drop on Low Demand - Washington Post
Airlines have announced price cuts targeting leisure travelers through the usually busy winter holiday season and beyond. Analysts view the moves as an attempt to woo back consumers who are putting off trips in response to the unfolding economic …

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:02:00 GMT
Airfares set to fall as Govt decides to cut tax on ATF - IBNLive.com
Hindu Business LineAirfares set to fall as Govt decides to cut tax on ATFIBNLive.com, India - 3 hours agoTAKING THE LEAD: Kingfisher Airlines Chairman Vijay Mallya says he is ready to reduce airfares. New Delhi: Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said the …Kingfisher to reduce airfares: Mallya India Infoline.comKingfisher to cut fares after ATF tax sop Economic Times?Lower tax on aviation fuel needs political consensus? Hindu Business Lineall 11 news articles

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:05:40 GMT

Holiday airfares falling (Chicago Tribune)
Fares fall as the holiday season draws near and airlines find themselves short on customers For the first time in memory, airfares are falling rather than rising as the holiday travel season approaches.

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:58:10 GMT
Thanskgiving Air Travel Looking Smoother - Post Chronicle
Travel analysts are expecting Thanksgiving airline flights in United States to be more “on-time” than they were last year. USA Today said Monday that while airfares are cheaper than they were last year, there are fewer planes in the air, which should …

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:53:00 GMT
Airlines should cut prices: Praful - Hindustan Times
With domestic air traffic at a five-year low, the men who run India?s two largest private airlines said they would not cut airfares ? even as the civil aviation minister urged them to. Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel hinted at a Rs 1,200 …

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:55:00 GMT
Budgets Shrink, and Holiday Airfares Follow Suit - New York Times
New York TimesBudgets Shrink, and Holiday Airfares Follow SuitNew York Times, United States - 1 hour agoOn average, airfares are significantly cheaper now than for those who bought tickets this summer, or even a few weeks ago. The average one-way coach ticket …Airfares fall as oil prices drop San Jose Mercury NewsHoliday surprise: Falling airfares Chicago TribuneThis year, airfare waiting game pays Minneapolis Star TribuneDallas Morning News - Chicago Tribuneall 17 news articles

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:48:34 GMT

Travelguru’s flight search now powered by iXiGO.com - PR Inside
2008-11-24 07:37:26 - In an industry first, iXiGO.com’s travel search engine to power flight searches on Travelguru New Delhi, November 24th, 2008 - In the global travel industry’s first collaboration of its kind, Travelguru (www.travelguru.com …

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:29:00 GMT
No regulation of air fares: Patel - Thaindian.com
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel Saturday said the government was not considering any regulatory mechanism for fixing air fares, which would remain ?totally deregulated?. ?You all (existing private airlines) are …

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:55:00 GMT
Air fares soar for flights to inauguration in Washington - DetNews.com
United Press InternationalAir fares soar for flights to inauguration in WashingtonDetNews.com, MI - 48 minutes agoOther cities are seeing similar increases in airfares to the nation\’s capital during that week. Travelers from Obama\’s home of Chicago will see fares jump …Obese get two airline seats for the price of one in Canada American ThinkerPUSH Celebrates SCC Ruling Net Newsledgerall 286 news articles

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:24:01 GMT
This Thanksgiving, it\’s (not) home for the holidays for many … - Minneapolis Star Tribune
This Thanksgiving, it\’s (not) home for the holidays for many …Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 1 hour agoWith airfares soaring, seats scarce and the economy plunging, college students and others are passing on November travels. But Christmas is another story. …

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:37:42 GMT
Flights by Indian carriers declining (The Times of India)
NEW DELHI: With passenger traffic falling sharply in the past few months owing to high airfares, the number of flights operated by Indian carriers also registered a substantial decline between March and November.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:57:56 GMT

Jet to cut pay, not to renew expatriate pilots?s contracts (Lead) - Thaindian.com
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal is slated to meet pilots and other officials Monday to discuss cost-cutting measures, including salary cut and non-renewal of contractual agreements with expatriate pilots, an airline …

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:23:00 GMT
Will private airlines cut airfares? - Livemint
Fresh NewsWill private airlines cut airfares?Livemint, India - 1 hour agoNew Delhi: As oil prices come down, the voices in favour of reduction in airfares have started gaining in strength. None less than the Minister for Civil …Effort must be made to cut airfares: Patel Hindustan TimesJet, Kingfisher bosses rule out cut in airfares IBNLive.comMinister wants airfares cut, airlines unwilling SINDH TODAYThe Statesman - Economic Timesall 64 news articles

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:56:21 GMT
Effort must be made to cut airfares: Patel (Hindustan Times)
COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! An embattled aviation industry, groping for options to stay afloat in turbulent times, virtually ruled out any immediate reduction in airfares and said companies were even willing to open their books for third party government-appointed audit if need be.

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:08:00 GMT
For this Thanksgiving, it’s (not) home for the holidays (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
With airfares soaring and seats scarce, college students and others are skipping Thanksgiving. But Christmas is another story.

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:25:16 GMT