Business Travel

DALLAS - The CEO of Southwest Airlines says business travel is still slow and he doesn't expect it to improve next year either. Full Story »

DALLAS - Southwest Airlines Co. said Friday that November traffic jumped 11.7 percent over the same month last year, when recession and shock waves in the financial industry were hurting business travel. Full Story »

WEATHERFORD, Okla. - State lawmakers have convened a study on the development of regional and municipal airports in Oklahoma. Full Story »

SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Bangkok's Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Singapore Airlines were named the best in their sector in an annual Asian business travel survey that also revealed people had become more resigned to no-frills flights. Full Story »

SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Going on holiday is back on the cards again despite the recession, with a global survey showing one in five people plan to travel overseas, even if it's largely within their region. Full Story »

US Airways will delay delivery of 54 new Airbus jets until at least 2013 and take other steps to boost its cash reserves until travel demand rebounds. Full Story »

ALBANY, N.Y. - The airline industry says there's no need to interfere with frequent flier programs despite U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer's request for a federal review to protect consumers. Full Story »

ALBANY, N.Y. - U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for a federal review of complaints by consumers that they are losing millions of frequent flier miles without notice in confusing agreements. Full Story »

ALBANY, N.Y. - U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for a federal review of complaints by consumers that they are losing millions of frequent flier miles without notice in confusing agreements. Full Story »

WASHINGTON - Passenger revenue among U.S. airlines fell 15 percent in October compared to the same month last year, an industry trade group said Friday. Full Story »

ORLANDO, Fla. - Discount carrier AirTran Airways, a unit of AirTran Holdings Inc., said Friday that it will offer double reward credits to all of its frequent flier club members when they travel between Milwaukee and any AirTran destination through Feb. 10. Full Story »

SHANGHAI - Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China plans to build an assembly line for its homegrown C919 jetliners in Shanghai, the latest step in the country's ambitions to become a leader in world aviation. Full Story »

CHICAGO - Codeshare partners United Airlines and Continental Airlines said Tuesday that starting next year they will allow members of each carrier's frequent flier program who have earned elite status to receive unlimited free upgrades on flights operated by both airlines when space is available. Full Story »

NEW YORK - Universal Travel Group, a Chinese travel services provider, said Monday its profit edged 2 percent higher in the third quarter, as stronger travel demand helped lift sales. Full Story »

General Electric's aviation unit is teaming with Aviation Industry Corp. of China to develop and market electronic systems for commercial aircraft customers, including the C919 narrow-body aircraft that China hopes will compete with jets made by industry giants Boeing and Airbus. Full Story »

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The travel industry is working to redefine itself as a key player in the American economy by showing how it helps companies improve profits, serves as a source of tax revenue and provides jobs. Full Story »

MINNEAPOLIS - Global airline losses are headed for a worse-than-expected $11 billion this year and it's not clear when lucrative business travel will rebound to pre-recession levels, a trade group said on Tuesday. Full Story »

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines, a unit of AMR Corp., said Wednesday it is offering promotions to its frequent flyers geared toward helping make them eligible for elite status and extra rewards. Full Story »