British Airways goes to court today in a desperate bid to get the Christmas strike by cabin crew ruled illegal.

The 12-day walkout could cost loss-making BA £30million a day and ruin the airline. It will also wreck Christmas travel plans for more than a million passengers.

Many were yesterday scrambling to book with other airlines. But increased demand has led to carriers bumping prices even higher and thousands of travellers will be priced out.
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The holiday season can be a difficult time for many, especially during an economic downturn. It is also the darkest time of the year. Yet there are many signs of generosity and light which affirm our humanity and universal bonds. We came across several good news stories involving San Diego International Airport, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines that we’d like to share. May they brighten your day, and also help you to think about helping others. (continue reading…)

AMR Corp., the operator of American Airlines and regional airline American Eagle, said late Thursday that traffic declined at American Airlines and rose at American Eagle in November.

American Airlines November traffic dipped 0.5% to 9.49 billion revenue passenger miles and traffic at American Eagle rose 11.7% to 634.6 million revenue passenger miles from a year ago.
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Brazilian low-cost, low-fare airline Azul Linhas Aereas SA will transport 50% more passengers in 2010 than in the current year, continuing its swift expansion, Chief Executive David Neeleman said Thursday.

Since beginning operations in late 2008, the airline grew to take 4.4% of Brazil’s $6.5 billion civil aviation market in October.
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British Airways, which is starting a business-class-only service from London to New York on Tuesday, may eliminate some short-haul flights to restore earnings.
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Starting November 13, Allegiant Air will add a third low-cost nonstop flight from Grand Rapids to Florida — this time to Fort Lauderdale.

The new service brings Allegiant’s nonstop offerings from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport to five locations. That includes Orlando, Fla.; Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla.; Las Vegas; and service to Phoenix that begins next month. (continue reading…)

Two ticket agent contractors for Delta Airlines and an airport employee have been indicted for conspiring to smuggle illegal immigrants into the United States. Diana Telemaque and Felicia Brown, the ticket agents, were arrested Thursday along with baggage handler Daniel Confidente.
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If you’ll be traveling on an international flight in the near future, be aware of new baggage fees.

Last week we outlined fees associated with checking bags on domestic flights. Now, here’s an update on how those fees are spreading to Europe and beyond.
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Southwest Airlines is adding a new nonstop daily flight from Reno to Phoenix beginning in January.

The midday flight on a 136-seat Boeing 737 will be the third daily flight between the two cities.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport President Krys Bart says it’s an important sign that at a time of growth for Southwest, Reno is “an important part of their future plans.”
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