Airlines Incident: Delta Airlines B738 at Seattle on Jan 10th 2009, Engine Failure
The crew of a Delta Airlines Boeing 737-800, flight DL1249 from Seattle,WA to Cincinnati,KY (US), declared emergency and returned to Seattle Airport after one engine failed while the airplane climbed through 11000 feet. The landing on runway 16L 24 minutes after takeoff was safe.
A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration N3749D resumed the flight and reached Cincinnati with a delay of 2.5 hours.
American Airlines Reopene Flagship Lounge at Miami International Airport
American Airlines said Tuesday that it has re-opened its Flagship Lounge at Miami International Airport, which caters to first-class passengers traveling through the airport on select transcontinental or international flights.
The lounge is in Concourse E on the departure level, directly beyond the security checkpoint.
American said its five Flagship Lounges offer: conference rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi access, computers with high-speed Internet access, shower facilities with towels, shampoo, body gels and blow-dryers. They also offer self-service complimentary wines, liquors and other beverages, as well as a complimentary buffet.
American’s other lounges are at Chicago O’Hare, London Heathrow, New York’s JFK and Los Angeles international airports.
Airlines Companies and Business Underpresure from Oil Prices Fluctuation
Flat oil prices, a slumping market and predictions that the global airline industry is facing a significant loss next year was putting pressure on the sector early Tuesday. At last check, the Amex Airline Index was off 1.7% to 23.12 points with all but three of its 13 components trading down. Oil prices gained just 21 cents to $43.92 as traders weighed reports of a possible production cut by OPEC, while the International Air Transport Association forecast a 2009 industry loss of $2.5 billion on the back of receding passenger traffic, revenue and yield. Major carrier stocks were mixed, with AMR and Delta trading up fractionally, and UAL and US Airways.
American Airlines delays the start of Chicago O’Hare-Beijing to May 4
American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) was unable to launch its daily, nonstop flight service from Chicago (O’Hare) to Beijing yesterday (April 26) as planned and will delay the start-up tentatively until Tuesday, May 4 (Chicago-Beijing) and Wednesday, May 5 (Beijing-Chicago).
American did not receive the commercially-viable landing and take-off slots for Beijing Capital International Airport from the Chinese aviation authorities.
American stated “In line with established International Air Transport Association (IATA) and industry guidelines and procedures which give preferential treatment to new-entrant carriers to a market, American applied for commercially reasonable — and industry accepted — slots at Beijing in October 2009.”
In other news, American Airlines, American Eagle and their employees have continued their long-standing support of veterans and active military service members through a variety of special activities in recent weeks.
During the first quarter of 2010, American, American Eagle and employee volunteers supported a number of initiatives related to the military and veterans, including:
Medal of Honor charter flight: On March 25, National Medal of Honor Day, American Airlines flew 40 of the remaining 91 Congressional Medal of Honor recipients from New York to Washington, D.C., aboard its special Flagship Liberty yellow-ribbon aircraft. The trip included a visit to the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery for a wreath-laying ceremony.
WASP event: March 6-8, American Airlines flew 382 Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) and their family members from various points throughout the United States to Washington, D.C. President Obama presented the WASPs with the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The first women in U.S. history who were trained to fly military aircraft, the WASPs served heroically during World War II.
Gary Sinise concerts: Award-winning actor Gary Sinise (“Forrest Gump,” “Apollo 13,” “CSI: NY”) and his band, the Lt. Dan Band, partner with American Airlines to present concerts to benefit the troops, veterans and their families. On March 18, Sinise and his band gave a performance to welcome home more than 700 soldiers of Task Force Phoenix VII during a day-long celebration for the soldiers and their families at the home of the “Fighting 69th,” the 69th Regiment Armory in New York City. Sinise’s tribute concert also benefited the SSG Chris Engledrum Foundation, established in memory of a member of the Fighting 69th who was killed in the line of duty in Iraq in 2004.
Medal of Honor Portrait presentations: American Airlines assists artist Phil Taylor and the American Fallen Soldiers Project (AFSP) in his mission to deliver original hand-painted Medal of Honor Portraits of fallen heroes to their families. On March 17, American Airlines transported a portrait to New York City for presentation to the family of SFC Jared Monti of Raynham, Mass., who was killed in action on June 21, 2006, in Afghanistan.
Honor Flights: On March 10-11, American Airlines, along with HBO®, Marriott Hotels & Resorts and The Honor Flight Network, flew 250 World War II veterans to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., for the first time. These veterans were honored with send-off ceremonies as they embarked on “Honor Flights” at various airports across the country aboard American’s Flagship Liberty aircraft. The flights were held in conjunction with the premiere of The Pacific, HBO’s epic 10-part miniseries based on the true stories of World War II Marines who fought in the Pacific Theater.
Legends of Aerospace Tour: American Airlines joined with Armed Forces Entertainment and the Morale Entertainment Foundation to transport a group of famed aviators and astronauts on a “Legends of Aerospace Tour” to visit U.S. troops stationed in Germany and Southwest Asia. On March 4, the group, including Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, and Captain Jim Lovell, Commander of Apollo 13, traveled aboard a special yellow-ribbon aircraft from American’s hub at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Frankfurt, Germany, where the men continued their journey, meeting with more than 10,000 troops, giving motivational speeches and joining in panel discussions.
United States Honor Flag (USHF): American Airlines is a proud supporter of the United States Honor Flag, a non-profit organization dedicated to memorializing fallen heroes and to educating the public about the heroes of yesterday and today. The first Honor Flag was given to the USHF’s founder, Chris Heisler, by the Texas House of Representatives following Sept. 11. The flag had flown over Ground Zero, and the USHF was established to ensure that it continues to fly in support of America’s heroes.
Veteran/Military Employee Resource Group (VMERG): American’s VMERG, the first of its type in the U.S. airline industry, is composed of employee volunteers whose purpose is to promote the roles and contributions of veterans and active-duty military employees, and to serve as a liaison between American Airlines, American Eagle, and the veteran and military communities. Among its many activities, in March, members of the VMERG, along with the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Air Transport Division Veterans Committee, visited wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., to distribute donated items, such as toothbrushes and other common personal items, to the patients. With the help of the USO and the VMERG, the TWU Air Transport Division Veterans Committee donated more than $9,000 and dozens of needed items, helping more than 100 wounded warriors and their families.
Alaska Airlines Vacations Offers Three Nights Free at The Walt Disney World(R) Resort in Florida
A family vacation to The Walt Disney World(R) Resort in Florida just got more affordable thanks to Alaska Airlines Vacations. Book a four-night Alaska Airlines Vacations package to the Walt Disney World Resort by Dec. 20, 2008, for travel Jan. 4 through June 27, 2009, and get three additional nights free including theme park tickets.
“This is one of the best deals we’ve ever offered to the Walt Disney World Resort,” said Brad Walker, Alaska Airlines’ managing director of leisure and group travel marketing. “For a family of four traveling together, it adds up to huge savings for a week’s vacation.”
The “Magic Your Way” package includes round-trip airfare on Alaska Airlines to Orlando, airport transfers, seven nights at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel, and seven-day admission to all four Walt Disney World theme parks. For vacations completed by March 29, 2009, travelers also receive a $200 gift card.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members also will receive 1,500 bonus miles per person when booking their vacation at alaskaair.com.
The special package price can be booked at alaskaair.com or by calling Alaska Airlines Vacations at 1-800-468-2248. Seats are limited, and some blackout dates apply. Call or go online to alaskaair.com for complete details.
This year Alaska Airlines Vacations is celebrating 25 years of offering affordable and fun vacations to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland(R) Resort in California, as well as other vacations to Alaska, California, Canada, Hawaii and Mexico.
Packages are available in conjunction with travel on Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, which together serve more than 90 cities in Alaska, California, Canada, Hawaii and Mexico. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at alaskaair.com/newsroom.
