Today in Aviation History: February 7th
Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts conduct first untethered spacewalk, The Beatles arrive at JFK for their first US tour, a Cessna completes a 65-day flight and much more.
American Airlines Applies for Authority to Fly Nonstop from Dallas/Fort Worth to Rio
American Airlines on Thursday applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to fly nonstop from Dallas/Fort Worth to Rio de Janeiro three times weekly beginning this Fall.
Southwest Adds Frequencies from Kansas City
Southwest Airlines is to boost frequencies on its existing flights from Kansas City to Baltimore and Nashville with an additional daily rotation on each route.
British Airways Posts Slight Improvements During First Quarter, Despite Strike Action and Ash Crisis
British Airways on Friday reported an operating loss of some £72 million ($112.4 million), a slight improvement from the same period last year, despite strike action and the unprecedented volcanic ash crisis that canceled flig...
Airline Fee Revenue Up 66 Percent Since 2009
Despite constant complaints by air travelers, revenue from airline fees and other charges has increased 66 percent in the past two years.