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Southwest, AirTran will have to 'keep it simpler'
Eve Troeh Sep 22, 2011
Southwest Airlines' acquisition of AirTran means it can expand into new markets, but it also means that it'll have to re-think its "keep it simple" motto and structure.
Airlines against delayed-baggage refund fees, but increase fees in other areas
Daryl Paranada Sep 27, 2010
The Department of Transportation is working on a new rule to mandate that airlines must offer refund fees in the event that your bags are lost or...
Southwest to expand with AirTran buy
Sep 22, 2011
Southwest Airlines said it's buying AirTran for $1.4 billion. That move expands Southwest's reach to more than 100 markets, and gives them a hub at the world's busiest airport -- Atlanta. Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale talks with Bob Moon about why this move is a big deal.
Better sorry than safe?
Christina Huh Sep 21, 2011
You might remember the airlines are under new rules limiting tarmac delays to three hours, before passengers have to be allowed to de-plane. United...
Why the positive forecast for airlines?
Sep 22, 2011
The International Air Transport Association says global airlines have rebounded faster than expected from the recession and has raised its profit forecast for this year. Steve Lott from the North America IATA talks with Steve Chiotakis about why there's optimism about the airline industry.
MID-DAY UPDATE: Congress can't meet a budget deadline -- push it back?
Bill Radke Sep 21, 2010
The federal government's budget year ends September 30th - and Congress is nowhere near passing a new budget. What do YOU do when you can't meet a...
Airline industry expects larger profit
Sep 22, 2011
The airline industry's trade association has changed its profit forecast for the airline industry. It expects a net profit of almost $9 billion. Reporter Alisa Roth talks with Bill Radke about whether this means the airline industry has officially recovered.
United and Continental, a marriage of equals
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 22, 2011
Like any marriage, the merger between the two airline giants has qualities that complements the others. But also like any marriage, economists predict some tough talks will be had to settle issues such as a pilots' pay.
What United-Continental means for us
Sep 22, 2011
Shareholders of United and Continental airlines have been voting for a few weeks now. We're going to get the results today on whether the two will merge to create the world's biggest airline. Tony Arnold reports on what the merger would mean for the airline industry.
United, Continental shareholders vote
Sep 22, 2011
Shareholders of United and Continental Airlines will vote on the airlines' proposed merger. Reporter Nancy Marshall Genzer talks with Bill Radke about why these two airlines want to merge and how effective these types of mergers are.
