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Fuel prices hurt British Airways' profits
Aug 1, 2008
British Airways was once the world's most profitable airline, but fuel prices have knocked down profits almost 90 percent this quarter. Jennifer Collins reports the company tried hedging fuel prices, but it's not working.
Ryanair hit hard by fuel costs
Stephen Beard Jul 28, 2008
Low-cost airline Ryanair says it could make an annual loss this year. But as one of the world's top budget airlines, it's been harder hit than most. Stephen Beard reports why fuel has a big impact on its bottom line.
Fuel hedges help Southwest profit
Dan Grech Jul 24, 2008
Southwest may be the only big U.S. carrier to have made any money in the first half of the year. And Dan Grech reports in stark contrast to its rivals, fuel costs are actually a big reason for its success.
Now boarding: passengers holding ads
Richard Core Jul 15, 2008
Advertisers have found yet another open space -- and a client definitely in need of cash -- to push their products: the airline boarding pass. The...
Pentagon tears up Airbus contract
Stephen Beard Jul 10, 2008
European labor unions are angry with the Pentagon for tearing up a huge contract with plane maker Airbus. Stephen Beard reports the U.S. government broke the $35 billion deal so a Seattle company could bid.
Taiwan-China flights take off
Jul 7, 2008
The first direct flights between Taiwan and mainland China kicked off over the weekend, ending decades of plane-switching inconvenience. Bill Marcus reports the $500 round trip could be just the thing to jet-propel Taiwan's economy.
