The Logbook: Delta, Delta, and More Delta
In today's daily digest, Delta adds service, cuts service and looks to start a new codeshare. Meanwhile, Kingfisher accidentally squawks a hijack and Jet Airways toys with a plane full of passengers.
Delta and US Say They Will Sell Slots to Get Swap Approved
Delta has announced a deal which would seemingly fulfill at least some of the stipulations set forth by the FAA for its slot swap with US Airways to be approved.
Transaero Airlines to Stuff 700 Passengers Into New A380s
Transaero Airlines, Russia's second largest carrier, has ordered four Airbus A380s in a deal worth about $1.5 billion based on list prices.
Avianova Ends Service Barely a Year After Producing Greatest Airline Commercial Ever
Russian low-cost carrier Avianova ended all flights Monday and will soon file for bankruptcy after U.S.-based Indigo Partners pulled funding from the two-year-old airline.
Boeing Delivers First 747-8 Intercontinental to Lufthansa
Lufthansa on Wednesday became the first airline to take the delivery of Boeing's new 747-8 Intercontinental, a critical milestone for the largest passenger plane ever built by the airframer.