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Loyalty Programs for Search

A number of folks have commented on the survey that some Yahoo! Mail users received about search incentives.

Tablet PCs for American Airlines

American Airlines announced they would be adding tablet PCs in a technology agreement with Lenovo. The agreement allows Lenovo to provide tablets in Admirals Club lounges as an added service for business travelers.

Going for that 25 Percent

There’s been a lot of talk about the 25 percent.

The Case For Open Comments

I’m not very hep on comment moderation. I think it’s a line for bloggers that cannot handle criticism – why is the blogosphere so full of thin-skinned people? – but the usual line trotted out that it’s to stop comment SPAM.

United Airlines May Avert Union Action

Last minute negotiations with the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association yielded a ratified agreement.

S&P: Turbulence Not Over For Airlines

Standard & Poor (S&P) said the airline industry would continue flounder amid higher fuel costs, stiff competition from cheaper airlines and increasing labor costs. S&P said on Thursday in their semi-annual survey of airlines that investors will be hard pressed to make money with most major airlines.

In-Flight Live TV Coming

First, there was the expansion of in-flight wi-fi so that you could remain connected to the net on your flight across the Atlantic or Pacific.

Airlines Look Longingly For Pension Relief

United gets a multi-billion dollar break from a federal bankruptcy court, laying nearly $10 billion USD off its books.

Airlines in Trouble: Who Ya Gonna Call?

Right now, a number of airline companies are in the headlines with real financial worries. Delta is in real trouble and may have to file bankruptcy. United is looking to unload pensions for its employees and flight attendants and mechanics are threatening to strike if they do. US Airways is in bankruptcy and is getting ready to merge with America West. What’s the problem? What do these airlines continue to struggle?

Japan Airlines Chairman Steps Down

Isao Kaneko, Chairman and Director or Japan Airlines Corp, will be stepping down this month.

American Airlines Raises Fares To Keep Up WIth Oil

American Airlines is increasing most domestic U.S. and U.S.-Canada fares by $5 one-way and $10 round-trip.

Southwest Airlines Beats Expectations for 1Q

Southwest Airlines reported first quarter 2005 net income of $76 million, or $.09 per diluted share, compared to $26 million for first quarter 2004, or $.03 per diluted share.

Airlines To Raise Fares Again

Major U.S. airlines want to raise fares by $10 per round trip blaming the cost of jet fuel.

Northwest Airlines Reevaluates Cost Cuts

Northwest Airlines announced in January that it was reevaluating its annual labor cost-savings target of $950 million.

Airlines Required to Inspect Airbus Rudders

The FFA has said that airlines in the U.S. will be required to inspect the rudders of certain Airbus jets.

Airlines Forced to Compensate Passengers

New EU regulations force European airlines to compensate passengers for cancelled or delayed flights.

Continental Airlines Board Cuts Pay

Continental Airlines’ board of directors has agreed to reduce its pay to aid the airline’s effort to cut costs.

Ethiopian Airlines to Purchase Dreamliners

Ethiopian Airlines is buying up to 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner passenger planes which will make the airline the first Africa-based operator of that model.

American Airlines Guarantees Savings Through Web Site

American Airlines is guaranteeing customers the lowest fares available for their flights by puchasing tickets through AA.com.

Delta Loses Billions and Billions

Well, it’s actually just $2.2 billion. But, that’s just for a 3 month period ending December 31st. What is going on with Delta …

Legal Pitfalls of Employee Blogging
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Very good article on BBC News Online today on the pros and cons of blogging in the workplace.