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Delta makes it tougher to keep elite flying status
David Weinberg Jan 21, 2013
Delta, through mergers, was liberal in awarding elite status to frequent flyers. Now it wants to thin the elite crowds
U.S. trade deficit surges
Jeff Horwich Jan 11, 2013
New data for the month of November show the U.S. trade deficit has hit its widest point in seven months -- but could that be a good thing?
Safety concerns but 787 Dreamliner is technological leap
David Weinberg Jan 11, 2013
With fires and fuel leaks affecting Boeing's new commercial jet, safety questions have arisen, but some aviation experts say glitches are a necessary part of airline innovation.
U.S. reliance on foreign oil is declining
Eve Troeh Jan 9, 2013
The U.S. is importing less oil, and that will continue into next year. The Energy Information Administration expects the lowest oil import levels in 25 years.
Where did the year's first airfare hike go?
Kate Davidson Jan 9, 2013
The airlines try, but they can't always make fare increases stick.
2012 was a gusher year for OPEC
Stephen Beard Dec 31, 2012
OPEC earned a record $1 trillion in revenues in 2012, and the average price of oil was the highest ever.
High school grads head straight for jobs in Montana
Jeff Horwich Dec 28, 2012
We've told you about the energy boom unfolding in the Northern plains states. Centered in North Dakota, the industry is quickly spilling over into Montana.
Delta swamped with flight attendant applicants
Dan Bobkoff Dec 24, 2012
Delta has at least 22,000 applicants for 400 flight attendant openings. Flying may have lost its glamour, but a job in the skies has other benefits.
Southwest Airlines raises fees
David Weinberg Dec 17, 2012
The one-time discount airline is rethinking its 'bags fly free' policy because of rising costs. So far, only the third bag will cost you.
Seeing opportunity in North Dakota's oil boom
Todd Melby Dec 11, 2012
Daniel Brock was happily teaching. Then he heard about jobs in the oil fields of North Dakota. Now he's happily working there.
