by | Jan 14, 2011 | Towing
The clock is ticking for U.S. regulators to decide whether to sue Google to prevent its announced $700 million merger with ITA Software, the maker of the largest airfare-pricing platform. Google last month invoked a legal provi…
by | Dec 29, 2010 | Towing
Thousands of stuck holiday travelers are just the beginning: Airlines’ new policy of pre-emptively canceling flights to avoid snowstorms is lowering their losses, but will likely leave many more passengers without a flight home…
by | Dec 23, 2010 | Towing
Hilton’s ego may have taken a bruising blow from its settlement with Starwood, but its finances likely won’t, analysts say. As part of the deal, Hilton has agreed to take itself out of the boutique-hotel-style market to settle …
by | Dec 20, 2010 | Towing
A scant few U.S. carriers took home honors from this year’s “Best of Business Travel” awards from Business Traveler magazine. The apparent malaise affecting U.S. airlines may involve something more fundamental than the economy….
by | Dec 16, 2010 | Towing
Southwest Airlines is flying high: It’s proven consistently profitable, and it serves more passengers than any other U.S. carrier. But as the airline expands its service, CEO Gary Kelly says volatile jet-fuel prices are his big…