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US Budget Proposes New Security, Airline Fees
news.airwise.com | 22 hours 14 minutes ago
Airlines and their passengers would pay up to USD$32 billion in new US air traffic and security fees over 10 years, and grants to big airports would fall sharply under White House budget proposals on Monday aimed at deficit reduction.

Aviation India: Air India may lose monopoly over international flying rights
avindia.blogspot.com | Feb 13, 2012
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Airline Fat Tax One Step Closer to Fruition
www.ibtimes.com | Feb 9, 2012
The airline "fat tax" is closer to becoming a reality after a ruling in England's Court of Appeal.

International Passenger Traffic Rises at Asian Carriers | Aviation International News
www.ainonline.com | Feb 9, 2012
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What will Airbus A380 fault mean for passengers and airlines? - CNN.com
www.cnn.com | Feb 8, 2012
The European Aviation Safety Agency has ordered checks for cracks in the wings of the Airbus A380, though it has stopped short of grounding the fleet. CNN examines some key questions about the aircraft and what it means for the passengers, the airlines and the manufacturers.

Let FindTheBest Help You Choose The Best Airline - Yahoo! Finance
finance.yahoo.com | Feb 8, 2012
From Yahoo! Finance: SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In selecting an airline , there are a number of factors to take into consideration—ranging from service reviews and frequent flyer programs to performance ...

TheSpec - Airline passenger numbers take off in January
www.thespec.com | Feb 6, 2012
Canadian airlines say they saw record passenger numbers last month, signalling a potential upswing during the busier winter flying season.

Malev continues European airlines' winter of discontent - Airline Business
www.flightglobal.com | Feb 3, 2012
This is rapidly looking like it might become a winter of discontent for Europe's airlines

Another European airline goes bust; 7,000 stranded - USATODAY.com
travel.usatoday.com | Feb 3, 2012
Hungary's Malev Airlines ceased operations early this morning, becoming the second European airline to fold in the past week. Spainish carrier Spanair ceased operations last Friday, standing about 22,000 passengers.

Hungary’s Malev Airline Halts Flights - NYTimes.com
www.nytimes.com | Feb 3, 2012
The money-losing airline was placed under control of a bankruptcy trustee, prompting creditors to begin seizing its planes outside the country.