Airlines and Airplanes
Find your favorite Airline here. Link to the World's Airlines. Categorized by Continent, to save you time. Plus, a compilation of the different Aircraft manufacturers, and the airplanes they produce.
The Soaring Cost of Fuel, and its Impact - American Airlines Explains...
It is no longer news that airlines are trying to cope with inflated fuel costs that are running several airlines into bankruptcy, and causing an immense financial burden for those that continue to operate through these pricey fuel times. American Airlines sent out a statement that puts a lot of these expenses into perspective, and I thought it could make for an interesting read.
It is no longer news that airlines are trying to cope with inflated fuel costs that are running several airlines into bankruptcy, and causing an immense financial burden for those that continue to operate through these pricey fuel times. American Airlines sent out a statement that puts a lot of these expenses into perspective, and I thought it could make for an interesting read.
Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines Set to Merge
An agreement has been reached, and barring any roadblocks from antitrust authorities Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines are merging and will operate under the Delta Airlines name. Richard Anderson, Delta CEO, said: "We said we would only enter into a consolidation transaction if it was right for all of our constituencies; Delta and Northwest are a perfect fit."
An agreement has been reached, and barring any roadblocks from antitrust authorities Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines are merging and will operate under the Delta Airlines name. Richard Anderson, Delta CEO, said: "We said we would only enter into a consolidation transaction if it was right for all of our constituencies; Delta and Northwest are a perfect fit."
Your Heart is Safe With American Airlines
February is Heart Awareness Month, and American Airlines has hit a milestone. February 18, 2008 is the 10 year anniversary of the first passenger whose life was saved by an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) on a commercial flight.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and American Airlines has hit a milestone. February 18, 2008 is the 10 year anniversary of the first passenger whose life was saved by an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) on a commercial flight.
Airlines Talk Mergers - Rumors of Air Travel Industry Consolidation
Many within the airline industry have been speaking up on the need to consolidate the industry in the United States. Other parts of the world, particularly India, have been moving in that direction after years of rapid expansion. Could the same be said for a different labor and company situation half a world away?
Many within the airline industry have been speaking up on the need to consolidate the industry in the United States. Other parts of the world, particularly India, have been moving in that direction after years of rapid expansion. Could the same be said for a different labor and company situation half a world away?
Top 10 Airlines in the World from Skytrax - World Airline Awards
Skytrax is known for its World Airline Awards - they survey more people than anyone else, and the travel industry consistently awaits the results every year. These then, are the top 10 airlines in the world according to Skytrax.
Skytrax is known for its World Airline Awards - they survey more people than anyone else, and the travel industry consistently awaits the results every year. These then, are the top 10 airlines in the world according to Skytrax.
The World's Biggest Airlines
Ever wondered about which airlines are the biggest? The following list names the largest airlines by the amount of passengers they flew. Some of the airlines in this list would rank differently if other factors such as revenue and distances flown were also considered.
Ever wondered about which airlines are the biggest? The following list names the largest airlines by the amount of passengers they flew. Some of the airlines in this list would rank differently if other factors such as revenue and distances flown were also considered.
Prepare the Way for the A380
It hasn't even come into commercial use yet, but the Airbus A380 is generating unequalled buzz in the air travel industry. This new passenger jet could carry over 800 passengers. Clear the runway, this mammoth jetliner is gearing up for its arrival.
It hasn't even come into commercial use yet, but the Airbus A380 is generating unequalled buzz in the air travel industry. This new passenger jet could carry over 800 passengers. Clear the runway, this mammoth jetliner is gearing up for its arrival.
Airlines - Grouped by Region
Airlines - grouped by region. Find airlines big and small, low cost or legacy, charters and vacation-oriented airlines.
Airlines - grouped by region. Find airlines big and small, low cost or legacy, charters and vacation-oriented airlines.
Getting in Touch with the Airlines
So you'd like to speak to an actual person that works for the airline? Here is a list of phone contacts to get you in touch with the right people.
So you'd like to speak to an actual person that works for the airline? Here is a list of phone contacts to get you in touch with the right people.
Sky High Airlines
Because airline spoofs are always fun.
Because airline spoofs are always fun.
Airplane types
The Travel Insider provides lots of stats about all of the major airliners out there. Informative and well worth a visit.
The Travel Insider provides lots of stats about all of the major airliners out there. Informative and well worth a visit.
Airbus A300 and A310
Info about the Airbus A300 and A310 series.
Info about the Airbus A300 and A310 series.
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Information from the official Airbus site.
Information from the official Airbus site.
Airbus A330 and A340 series
A fairly in-depth look at the Airbus A330 and A340 series.
A fairly in-depth look at the Airbus A330 and A340 series.
Airbus A380
The up-and-comer in the Airbus series is the A380 which will go into commercial use in 2006.
The up-and-comer in the Airbus series is the A380 which will go into commercial use in 2006.
Boeing 737
Find out about the older and newer versions of the 737 from Boeing's official site.
Find out about the older and newer versions of the 737 from Boeing's official site.
Boeing 747 series
A real workhorse, the Boeing 747 series is perhaps the best known of the Boeing fleet!
A real workhorse, the Boeing 747 series is perhaps the best known of the Boeing fleet!
Boeing 757
A tribute to the Boeing 757 series.
A tribute to the Boeing 757 series.
Boeing 767
Information on the Boeing 767 series.
Information on the Boeing 767 series.
Boeing 777
A really big Boeing, the 777 travels a long way!
A really big Boeing, the 777 travels a long way!
Cessna
Cessna has been around for 75 years. Their official site is easy to navigate and includes a nice history section.
Cessna has been around for 75 years. Their official site is easy to navigate and includes a nice history section.
Concorde
Everything you could possibly want to know about the Concorde.
Everything you could possibly want to know about the Concorde.