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1. Delta is in deal to sublease Southwest 717 fleet
Airlines for America SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Southwest Airlines has reached a tentative deal with Delta Air Lines to sublease its entire fleet of 88 fuel-efficient Boeing 717 planes starting in 2013. Southwest acquired the 717 aircraft when it took over AirTran, but has said that the planes are not part of its long-term plans. Reuters (05/22) Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (05/22) Air Transport World (05/23) Wall Street Journal, The (05/22)
2. Judge denies request from pilots union in AMR bankruptcy
Airlines for America SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
Dallas Morning News (free content), The (05/24)
3. Delta Air Lines is trying out "basic economy" airfares
Airlines for America SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
Delta Air Lines is testing "basic economy" fares on selected flights from Michigan to Florida. "The basic idea is to get people to pay for what they want, instead of the previous one-size-fits-all type of fare," said Brett Snyder, a former airline manager. The fares do not allow changes to itineraries or the ability to choose seats. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (05/26)
4. Southwest Airlines flight attendants vote against contract changes
Airlines for America SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Dallas Morning News (free content), The (05/22)
5. US Airways Express reports flare within 50 feet of aircraft
Airlines for America SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Wall Street Journal, The (05/22)
6. United Airlines withdraws preboarding privileges for families
Airlines for America SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
USA TODAY (05/23)
7. Flight is diverted after passenger says she has surgically implanted device
Airlines for America SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Reuters (05/22)
8. Republic Airways CEO discusses role of Bombardier C-Series jets
Airlines for America SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
CBS News (05/23)
9. Delta, US Airways try different strategies to combat high fuel prices
Airlines for America SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
TheStreet.com (05/22)
10. Atlanta-bound flight is diverted to Phoenix because of engine trouble
Airlines for America SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (05/23)
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