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Cargo price fixing could cost more than a billion dollars
Stephen Beard Dec 14, 2010
Some of Europe's biggest airlines could be hit with fines today totaling more than a billion dollars, over price fixing for air cargo. Stephen Beard explains.
More problems with the A-380's Rolls Royce engine
Stephen Beard Dec 14, 2010
The Australian airline Qantas is grounding its fleet of six airbus superjumbos for another three days. The carrier has found problems on three more engines following last week's scary engine failure on an A-380. Stephen Beard has more.
Pressure on Rolls-Royce after Airbus incident?
Sep 22, 2011
An engine explosion damaged an Airbus A-380 in mid-flight yesterday. Will the engine maker, Rolls-Royce, come under scrutiny? David Gura reports.
Qantas grounds fleet of Airbus A380s
Phil Mercer Jun 10, 2011
The Australian airline Qantas grounded its entire fleet of Airbus A380s after a flight made an emergency landing after an engine ripped off.
Will unionizing change Delta's corporate culture?
Nov 3, 2010
Delta employees are in the middle of a vote on whether they'll join a union. It could lead to the first time in more than 80 years that people other than Delta executives would determine wages and benefits, and that could have a huge effect on the company's corporate culture. Jim Burress reports.
Gov't looking closer into air cargo security
Sep 22, 2011
With the latest news about explosive packages from Yemen being found on aircraft bound for the U.S., there have been a lot of questions about cargo security. Millions of dollars have been spent on passenger screening, but when will cargo screening catch up? David Gura reports.
Personal info now passed on from airline to gov't
Sep 22, 2011
According to a new rule going into effect today, personal information like your date of birth and gender must be given to airlines when booking a flight, so they can pass it on to the government. It was a part of the 9/11 Commission's plan, and a long time coming. David Gura reports.
Airlines required to provide new passenger information to TSA
Jaclyn Giovis Sep 22, 2011
U.S. airlines today are required to collect new personal information from passengers before they board a flight. A new Transportation Security Administration rule now mandates airlines to collect a passenger's full name, date of birth, and gender.
Business travelers boost airline profits
Rebecca Singer Sep 22, 2011
During the recession, businesses tightened their wallets, and business travel fell dramatically, hitting the airline industry.
Airlines' 'code sharing' practice examined
Jennifer Collins Sep 22, 2011
Major airlines may switch you to a regional carrier during another leg of your trip, a practice known as "code sharing." The National Transportation Safety Board is taking a closer look at these airline contracts, in light of six fatal crashes involving regional airlines.
