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| November 5, 2009 |
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SkyWest to offer branded service under AirTran deal
Regional carrier SkyWest Airlines is preparing to fly for the first time as a branded airline under a partnership with AirTran Airways. Starting Dec. 4, SkyWest will serve six destinations from Milwaukee using 50-seat CRJ200s painted in SkyWest livery. "This unique partnership and expanded service is an exciting next step for our Milwaukee focus city," said an executive at AirTran. Air Transport World (11/5)
US Airways notes "signs of improvement" as Oct. traffic slips just 0.6%
Consolidated traffic numbers edged down a fraction of a point at US Airways in October, while a bigger drop in capacity pushed the monthly load factor to 82.2%, a gain of 1 percentage point compared to year-earlier levels. "The revenue outlook continues to show material signs of improvement with continued strength in both close-in bookings and yields," President Scott Kirby noted. RTT News (11/4)
American Airlines load factor tops 83% on steep capacity cut
American Airlines reports that October traffic slipped 2.6%, but planes flew fuller as the carrier trimmed capacity by 7.3%. The steep cuts in available seats led to an October load factor of 83.1%, up from 79% in October 2008. Forbes/The Associated Press (11/4)
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Babbitt calls for renewed professionalism among pilots
The head of the FAA says recent cases of pilot error may indicate a trend toward lower standards of professionalism. "I can't regulate professionalism," said Administrator Randy Babbitt, himself a former airline pilot, during a Wednesday speech. "With everything we know about human factors, there are still those who just ignore the common sense rules of safety." Under Babbitt, the FAA has been stressing the need for increased professionalism, including the mentoring of new pilots by more experienced veterans. Air Transport World (11/5) Google/The Associated Press (11/4)
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U.S. envoy calls for "strongest" agreement on climate change
World leaders participating in the Copenhagen climate meeting in December must strive to reach the "strongest possible agreement" on curbing carbon emissions, said U.S. envoy Todd Stern. Striking a full and detailed accord this year seems unlikely, Stern said, and he urged leaders to instead work on reaching a "political agreement" that addresses key issues, including reducing the impact of climate change and preserving forests. Meanwhile, diplomats and negotiators meeting this week in Barcelona are reportedly developing such a framework -- rather than a detailed treaty -- that nations can bring to the Copenhagen discussions. "We need a strong agreement that puts together all the efforts that all the countries -- both developed and developing -- are ready to put on the table," said Sweden's prime minister. Bloomberg (11/4) Google/The Associated Press (11/5)
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FAA committed to cooperation on NextGen, Babbitt says
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt says his agency is "adjusting our plans" for NextGen in light of the findings presented by a government/industry task force. "We have no plans to go it alone," Babbitt said Wednesday, noting that an ambitious project such as ATC modernization "can't be an international competition." AviationWeek.com (11/4)
Covert efforts boost security on the ground, in the air
From behavioral detection officers in the airport to air marshals on the plane, a Florida newspaper looks at covert efforts to make air travel more secure. Without providing specific numbers, the Sun-Sentinel says "dozens" of travelers daily are referred to secondary screening by the TSA's behavioral experts at airports in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. "When somebody's trying to hide something, it's going to show," says one local officer. Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) (11/4)
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Amid falling capacity, airlines work to ease holiday travel snags
Deep cuts in airline capacity could lead to difficult holiday travel, experts warn. Airlines have steadily reduced available seats to keep pace with falling demand, so passengers who booked holiday travel months in advance may find their flight is no longer offered or that a smaller aircraft has been assigned to the route. Airlines say they work with customers to provide travel alternatives, including full refunds or new flights with no change fees. Chicago Tribune/The Associated Press (11/5)
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5 ways to improve your company's career site
To attract top talent to your corporate Web site, make sure you have a "job search" box on the home page and send out job alerts via several media sources, not just e-mail. Also, provide candidates with a variety of ways to connect with your company and focus on "compelling" aspects of a program or value. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Workforce (11/4)
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