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JetBlue lists airline tickets on travel websites

JetBlue has reached agreements to make its tickets and fares available through online travel sites Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity and Priceline. "The agreements expand JetBlue's reach and step up competition for passengers at a time when the US airline industry is...

ExpressJet retreats from Southwest on southern route

ExpressJet has ended its nonstop service between Birmingham, Ala., and New Orleans, The Associated Press reports. The Birmingham News says the airline dropped the route on Nov. 11 -- "three days after low-fare carrier Southwest Airlines resumed flights" between the...

US Airways latest to add Heathrow plans

US Airways announced plans to add nonstop service to London Heathrow from its Philadelphia hub. Access to London's coveted Heathrow Airport had been restricted by US-U.K. aviation agreements, but that access will expand under a new US-E.U. "Open Skies" agreement...

Airport Check-in: Performances get Denver fliers in holiday mood

From USA TODAY reporter Roger Yu's Airport Check-in column: "Denver International is hosting musicians, dancers and other entertainers during the holiday travel season. The airport's International Performance Series includes a flutist, a Brazilian quartet and local gospel choirs. The artists...

Bonus bundle: Airline merger pressue; Frequent-flier alliance flaws; Aviation safety concerns

Read on for today's "bonus bundle," which are quick quotes from the media involving recent aviation stories. Hedge funds latest to push airlines to merge From The Wall Street Journal (subscription required): "US airlines are once again flirting with potential...

Virgin America lures AA exec to be new CEO

Start-up carrier Virgin America has lured an executive from the world's biggest airline to be its next CEO, Reuters reports. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram (free registration) says David Cush "told American Airlines on Monday morning that he's leaving his job...

Name that airport ...

It's time to resume the "name that airport challenge." First, however, kudos to all who correctly guessed the previous installment, which was Long Island's MacArthur Airport. I thought the photo clue was a tough one, but many of you were...

With new jets on order, US Airways mulls Europe routes from the West

US Airways announced plans to add seven Airbus A330-200 jets to its fleet. The Arizona Republic says they are "in addition to 10 already on order and largely destined for the East Coast, which is closer to Europe and has...

Airport Check-in: $20-a-day valet parking makes its debut at Louisville

From USA TODAY reporter Roger Yu's Airport Check-in column: "Louisville International now has more parking options. The airport recently joined a growing list of airports that provide valet parking. Passengers can drop off and pick up their cars at the...

Bonus bundle: Fliers' rights pushed; Criminal checks for airline workers; Pittsburgh finances; New Mexico flights

Read on for today's "bonus bundle," which are quick quotes from the media involving recent aviation stories. Passenger rights gain support From USA TODAY: "Stronger legal protections for passengers on US airlines are gaining momentum because of this year's record...