Topic: Air Transport Association

Why is Obama tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, really?

The administration's decision to release 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is pure politics, say some. The White House says it's trying to offset a drop in Libyan light sweet crude – needed for gasoline – at the height of the summer driving season.

Airline results take a hit from higher fuel cost

US airline earnings are down as they cope with rising fuel costs and a drop in the number of passengers traveling to Japan

Lesson from JetBlue attendant meltdown: overhead bins are sacred

With airlines charging for checked baggage, the scramble for overhead bin space can get heated – as was apparently the case Monday, when one tussle led a JetBlue attendant to start hurling profanities at a passenger.

Airline fees for baggage and service add to ticket price confusion

Airline fees are not part of the ticket price, meaning they can easily go unseen until it's too late for the consumer to shop around.

Will United-Continental merger raise airfares?

The Continental merger with United will get tough antitrust scrutiny, which has the potential to result in fewer flights, less competition, and higher airfares.

Northwest Airlines flight leads to probe of pilot professionalism

The FAA is working on new rules regarding fatigue and other aspects of pilot conduct in the cockpit.

Already pummeled by recession, airlines now must deal with concerns about flu

Airplanes themselves are safe, experts say, but flights to Mexico have been cut. Drug cartel violence is an issue too.

Airlines hope to avoid bailout or bankruptcy

The economic picture is grim. But some may turn a small profit.

Will US airlines make a turnaround in 2009?

Their cost-cutting in recent years could pay off. But longtime problems remain.

U.S. cities tout merits of less costly 'staycations'

As the economy drags, cities launch campaigns to woo residents to local attractions.

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Major turbulence ahead for airlines

Industry officials and analysts urge Washington to act to avert a collapse.

Many cities face flight cuts

At least 100 will see route cuts. Economic ripple effect may be broad.

Sparks fly over ethics of air travel

Why some say travelers should think twice before boarding.

Sparks fly over ethics of air travel

Is this trip necessary? A jet lands in Montreal. Proponents of air travel tout its importance to the global economy. Detractors say per-passenger emissions carry too high a cost.

More extensive tourist fingerprinting comes to U.S. ports

America's JFK Airport is the 10th port of entry requiring noncitizen visitors to scan all 10 fingers.

Do pilots get enough sleep?

In confidential safety memos, pilots recount fatigue-related incidents.