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Air Force could announce refueling tanker contract today
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 24, 2011
In the lead-up, rivals Boeing and EADS have been spending millions on print, radio and online ads targeted at just a few key Pentagon decision makers.
Air Force awards $35 billion tanker contract to Boeing
John Dimsdale Feb 24, 2011
Even though America's Boeing got the contract today for a fleet of new refueling planes, this third go-around might not be a charm.
Price tag for Qantas A380 engine problems: $80 million
Christopher Werth Sep 22, 2011
Australian airline Qantas was forced to ground its Airbus A380 super jumbo fleet after one of its plane's Rolls-Royce engines exploded in midair over Singapore last year. That accident cost Quantas an estimated $80 million -- and didn't help Rolls-Royce or Airbus, either. Christopher Werth explains.
Flight cancellations could reach record high this month
Scott Tong Feb 2, 2011
With storms brewing across the country, winter weather is wrecking havoc on air travel. Airlines have canceled 4,800 flights so far today -- that's one out of every six departures. Coupled with the flights grounded yesterday, February is positioned to be the worst-ever month for cancellations. Scott Tong explains more.
Airport security could affect Russia, but not necessarily the rest of the world
Jan 26, 2011
Airports across Russia have stepped up security following Monday's suicide bombing. The added measures could become permanent in Russia, but not necessarily around the globe. Peter Van Dyk explains.
POLL: What new fees could air passengers see in 2011?
Katharine Crnko Sep 21, 2011
Passengers have become accustomed to additional airline fees. The modern traveler doesn't blink an eye at a $25 checked-baggage fee, or an $8 in-...
What American Airlines leaving Orbitz means for consumers
Jan 21, 2011
American Airlines says it will no longer list fares on Orbitz. And it's not the only airline doing this. Geroge Hobica of Airfare Watchdog talks with Tess Vigeland about how this may impact travelers who want to book their own flights.
Airlines sue Chicago to stop O'Hare expansion
Eve Troeh Jan 19, 2011
Chicago wants to expand O'Hare to meet future needs, but United and American Airlines don't want to pay for that while business is still bumpy.
Delta tests out silent auction for overbooked fliers
Janet Babin Jan 14, 2011
Flights are more crowded than ever, and that means many fliers could get bumped from an overbooked plane. To deal with this, Delta is trying out a sort of silent auction, where passengers can state what it would take for them to voluntarily give up their seat.
Attention from regulators may be costing Google business
Steve Henn Jan 14, 2011
After news came that Google was trying to buy out a airline data firm, the U.S. Justice Department started looking into the deal. Google's used to government attention, but it may also now be costing the company some business. Steve Henn explains.
