British Airways and Australian airline Qantas reached a combined US$15.6 million price-fixing settlement with Australian authorities on Oct. 28. BA agreed to pay US$3.1 million and Qantas US$12.5 million to settle claims the companies fixed freight shipping prices, The Times of ...Read More
South Korea has its first female civil pilots after two women passed a state test, officials said on Nov. 4. Shin Soo-Jin, 39, and Hong Soo-In, 36, of flag carrier Korean Air, have qualified to fly the Boeing 737 airplane, the ...Read More
For most travelers, getting on a plane these days causes anxiety: cramped spaces, delays, long lines, and security procedures. The embattled airline industry has borne unexpected fruit for cruise meetings, as a result. "Meeting planners are looking for ways to avoid ...Read More
The Justice Department on Wednesday approved a much-anticipated merger between Delta and Northwest, clearing the way for creation of the world's largest airline. After a six-month investigation, government lawyers concluded the merger would likely drive down costs for consumers without curbing ...Read More