Archive for August, 2007
AirTran pilots have till Sept. 21 to vote on pact
AirTran Holdings Inc. said it reached a tentative contract agreement with its pilots union. The board of the National Pilots Association endorsed the accord, and a ratification vote by the 1,450 pilots will run until Sept. 21, AirTran said Thursday in a statement. The Orlando-based airline can’t discuss terms, spokesman Dave Hirschman said. The proposed [...]
Could a merger be in the wings?
Delta’s new CEO has close ties to Northwest, fueling rumors the 2 airlines may join forces.
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If the state takes over, the mermaids can stay
Florida officials tour the troubled Weeki Wachee Springs in an ‘exploratory meeting.’
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AirTran awaits Midwest as tender offer expires
However, reports say Northwest Airlines may try to swoop in and spoil AirTran’s efforts.
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Disney, MGM to part ways
In January, theme park gets new name, entertainment
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Airline targets small cities
The pricey start-up wants to make it easier and faster to fly within Florida.
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Midwest may be clearing path for merger with AirTran
AirTran Holdings’ long-running bid to buy rival Midwest Air Group gained momentum Tuesday when the operator of Midwest Airlines finally relented and said it would consider selling itself. [...]