U.S. airline fuel cutback concerns pilots

upi.com     May 16, 2008            

NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- A reported practice by U.S. airlines to reduce the amount of spare fuel on planes in a money-saving effort is causing concern among some pilots, a survey says. More than 20 pilots who filed complaints in the past year with NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System saw the... [read full story]                

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Airlines expect fewer fliers

denverpost.com     May 14, 2008          

WASHINGTON — Fewer Americans are expected to fly this summer, but don't expect more empty seats as carriers park planes to help offset surging fuel costs. The trade group for the nation's largest airlines on Tuesday forecast 211.5 million passengers will travel on domestic carriers between June 1...                

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Airlines expect fewer fliers this summer

delawareonline.com     May 14, 2008          

By DAN CATERINICCHIA • Associated Press • May 14, 2008 WASHINGTON -- Fewer people in the U.S. are expected to fly this summer, but don't expect more empty seats as carriers park planes to help offset surging fuel costs. The trade group for the nation's largest airlines Tuesday forecast 211.5...                

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Airline Offers One Million Free Seats To Shore Up Bottom Line

huffingtonpost.com     May 14, 2008          

Flag carrier Malaysia Airlines said Wednesday it plans to offer one million free seats for flights within Southeast Asia as part of an aggressive campaign to boost sales and income amid high oil prices. The Everyday Low Fares campaign will help the airline fill up its planes and recover some...                

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KQ to Expand Routes Despite Market Turbulence

allafrica.com     May 15, 2008          

Posted to the web 15 May 2008 Wangui Maina The national carrier, Kenya Airways, is set to launch new routes in Africa and increase frequency on some routes this financial year as part of its expansion plans. But the move to Antananarivo in Madagascar or increased flights to Angola is not expected...                

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U.S. airline fuel cutback concerns pilots

politicalgateway.com     May 16, 2008          

NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- A reported practice by U.S. airlines to reduce the amount of spare fuel on planes in a money-saving effort is causing concern among some pilots, a survey says. More than 20 pilots who filed complaints in the past year with NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System saw the...                

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Airline fuel cuts concern pilots - USATODAY.com

usatoday.com     May 16, 2008          

WASHINGTON — Airlines have reduced the amount of spare fuel on airplanes in a money-saving effort that is raising concerns among some pilots and a government watchdog. Less fuel on planes increases the likelihood of diverted flights because planes can't circle for as long over airports when a...                

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Airline fuel cuts raise concerns

usatoday.com     May 16, 2008          

Many U.S. airlines have begun flying with less "spare" fuel in their as they try to fight record-high fuel costs. But the move "is raising concerns among some pilots and a government watchdog," USA TODAY writes. The story says "less fuel on planes increases the likelihood of diverted flights...                

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Airline fuel cuts concern pilots; Complaints cite risk of diversions

airportbusiness.com     May 16, 2008          

WASHINGTON -- Airlines have reduced the amount of spare fuel on airplanes in a money-saving effort that is raising concerns among some pilots and a government watchdog. Less fuel on planes increases the likelihood of diverted flights because planes can't circle for as long over airports when a...                

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