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Airline News May 2005
Airguide Online, May 31, 2005
Some big airlines leave out taxes, fees when quoting ticket prices. Following the lead of discounters, large airlines have begun quoting ticket prices without including taxes and fees, the Wall Street Journal's Scott McCartney writes. The trend makes it more difficult for consumers to compare prices, he writes. The new policy also shows travelers how much they pay in taxes and fees. May 31, 2005
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ERAA (European Regions Airline Association) is continuing its vociferous campaign against the European Commission (EC) with regard to passenger compensation due to delayed flights. The European Ombudsman has given the EC until 31 July to answer charges that Brussels is carrying out a campaign of misinformation, leading to widespread confusion among passengers and incorrect media reports. The ERAA says the new law is ambiguous and that claims by the EC regarding the number of complaints are misleading. According to the EC's own figures, the level of complaints represents 20 a day, in other words less than one a day per member state. "When put in the context of about 1.5m passengers who travel in Europe every day, this means that only one passenger in every 75,000 is complaining to the EC," said ERA Director General Mike Ambrose. http://www.eraa.org http://www.europeancommission.com May 27, 2005
IATA (International Air Transport Organization) has issued passenger and cargo figures for the first four months of this year for the world's airlines in advance of its annual gathering which takes place in Tokyo this week. Passenger traffic growth of 8.7% shows that demand for travel is strong. Slower cargo growth of 4.7% reflects a general slowdown in global economic activity. Capacity expansion in all regions for the first quarter was below traffic growth, maintaining load factors at 73.6% for the period. http://www.iata.org May 27, 2005
High traffic, new FAA rules cause delays for private jets. Some private jet customers are encountering problems similar to those they experienced on commercial airlines, the Wall Street Journal reports. Heavy traffic and new Federal Aviation Administration rules that limit pilots' flying time have increased delays. May 24, 2005
Air fares, hotel rates climb ahead of busy summer travel season. Anticipating a strong demand for summer travel, airlines and hotels have lifted their prices, the Dallas Morning News reports. Tom Parsons of BestFares.com said air fares are now more than $100 higher than they were a year ago. A PricewaterhouseCoopers study indicates hotel rates have jumped 4.5%. May 24, 2005
Pilot who flew into restricted Washington airspace loses license. The Federal Aviation Administration has revoked the license of the pilot who flew his small plane into Washington's restricted airspace, the Washington Post reports. Hayden L. "Jim" Sheaffer must wait at least a year to apply for a new license. Sheaffer's error prompted the evacuation of the White House and Capitol. May 24, 2005
Regional carriers will continue picking up routes from large carriers. Large airlines will continue outsourcing flights to regional carriers as the industry's financial troubles persist, Air Transport World reports. Several regional carriers have invested in larger airlines to help keep them afloat, Raymond James analyst James Parker noted. May 23, 2005
Travelers want punctual, reliable service. Big airlines are catching on to what travelers really want: punctual, consistent service, the St. Petersburg Times reports. Low ticket prices and good safety records are other top concerns, according the Business Travel Monitor by marketing firm YPB&R. More travelers want in-flight entertainment, but fewer say they expect meals. May 23, 2005
Canadians flock to U.S. for travel. The number of Canadians traveling abroad in March accounted for the highest monthly total since 2001, and overnight trips to the U.S., estimated at 1.3 million, reached levels not seen in more than seven years. According to Statistics Canada, about 3.7 million Canadians traveled outside the country, with a record 518,000 trips overseas. May 19, 2005
U.S. objects to European plan to cut aircraft emissions. The U.S. is objecting to a European plan to cut aircraft emissions, the Wall Street Journal reports. The European plan is part of an effort to reduce global warming and to conform to the Kyoto Protocol. The 25 EU nations have been trading emissions rights as part of the plan, but a U.S. official said the U.S. "is not in favor of carbon-dioxide trading." May 19, 2005
Legislation to extend daylight saving concerns airlines. A congressional effort to extend daylight-saving time by two months in hopes of conserving energy, raises concerns with U.S. airlines, the Copley News Service reports. The airlines are worried that a change would disrupt their overseas flight schedules and cost them over $100 million in lost business. "We are pretty concerned," said Diana Cronan, spokeswoman for the Air Transport Association. "We believe it would have a major impact during the period daylight-saving time would be extended." May 19, 2005
