Sentences with phrase «while airline passengers»

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The issues with Southwest's computer system delayed roughly 836 flights on Sunday, while the airline also said it would work today to ensure that any displaced travelers and all passengers» bags were able to reach their destinations.

A recent Airline Quality Rating study found that the industry is losing fewer bags — and bumping fewer passengers — while arriving on time more frequently.

While Skyteam's European airlines could theoretically connect their passengers through Heathrow, it wouldn't make sense as they could fly them directly to almost everywhere Virgin flies and beyond both faster and cheaper.

But while airlines offered some cheap flights out of south Florida after complaints, passengers said that did little good if all the flights were fully booked or canceled.

In Las Vegas, some passengers slept on the floor near departure gates awaiting updates from the airline, while at Pittsburgh a long line snaked toward the ticketing counter.

Virgin America passengers will now be able to binge watch the entire Netflix catalog for free while flying with the airline, ViaSat announced in a news release on Tuesday.

He cites, in particular, a long list of code - share agreements WestJet has signed with foreign airlines that allow it to sell tickets on its partners» routes while accepting their passengers.

While it's true the airline industry is financially healthier than it has been in years — thanks to cost - cutting and its new pay - as - you - go approach (United Airlines is even offering passengers who don't qualify for elite status the opportunity to pay $ 500 a year for seat upgrades and another $ 350 a year to avoid baggage fees)-- the changes have made flying a truly trying experience that is only likely to get worse.

American Airlines Group Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc., and United Continental Holdings Inc. are being asked by a group that advocates on behalf of flyers to report on potential business risks from cabin seats that are getting smaller while passengers get bigger.

But while the airline issued an apology publicly for having to «reaccommodate» passengers, its internal response to its employees has taken a less contrite tone.

While WestJet prepares to launch Swoop on June 20 in response to other ULCC competitors such as Flair Airlines Ltd., Air Canada has maintained its focus on targeting the premium passenger, driving higher yields for the company.

Some airlines serve peanuts as snacks, while others serve heated nuts to first - class passengers.

Other passengers, according to a source, were taken to different hotels while the airline made arrangements for their hotel accommodation before a fresh flight arrangements could be arranged for them today (Wednesday).

Gianaris» platform focuses on fighting pollution from power plants, preventing terrorism and attacks by sexual predators and consumer protection for airline passengers, while Arcabascio's campaign focuses on job creation, more hospitals, deregulation of insurance companies and education reform.

It takes an airline's ground crew upwards of 15 minutes to clean the cabin of a Boeing 737 after passengers deplane, but only seven minutes if travelers assist the flight crew by disposing of their own trash while airborne.

DOT requires airlines to provide assistance to passengers with disabilities while boarding and deplaning aircraft, including the use of wheelchairs, ramps, mechanical lifts and service personnel where needed.

While airlines want to get passengers to their destinations on time, there are many things that can — and sometimes do — make it difficult for flights to arrive on time.

While an aircraft is experiencing a tarmac delay, airlines are required to provide passengers with notifications regarding the status of the delay every 30 minutes, including the reasons for the tarmac delay.

We truly believe that eReader solutions are strategic for airlines to provide passengers with relevant and engaging content, while benefiting from the noted advantages of digital content such as weight and cost reductions compared to paper - based media onboard.»

Accidental Death does not include death which is caused directly or indirectly by one or more of the following causes: sickness, illness or bodily or mental infirmity or disease of any kind; suicide or self - inflicted injury while sane or insane; declared or undeclared war or any act of war, riot or insurrection, or service in the armed forces; any event directly or indirectly related to the ingestion of alcohol by you where the concentration of alcohol in your blood exceeds 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood; voluntary ingestion of poison, toxic substances or non-toxic substances or drugs, sedatives or narcotics (whether illicit or prescribed) in such quantity that they become toxic, or voluntary inhalation of a gas; from or while committing or attempting to commit a criminal offence, or committing or provoking an assault; medical or surgical treatment or complications arising therefrom, except when required as a direct result of an accidental bodily injury; participating in a contest of speed, scuba diving, skydiving, parachuting, hang gliding or bungee jumping, or a flight accident except when travelling as a passenger on a commercially licensed airline.

Some airlines have fought tooth and nail in court to try to reduce the number of passengers that can claim — and have previously put claims on hold while they went to court.

While an airline is allowed to require a passenger traveling with an emotional support animal to provide written documentation that the animal is an emotional support animal, no such documentation is required for a service animal.

Domestic passenger traffic in LATAM Airlines Group's Spanish speaking operations (Chile, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia) rose 6.4 per cent, while capacity increased by 4.5 per cent.

The move is expected to be concluded by October 10th and will provide passengers with greater comfort, while also positioning Guarulhos Airport as LATAM Airlines Group's largest international hub.

While budget airlines cut other corners to keep fares low, they do not — actually can not — compromise the safety of their passengers in the process.

Domestic passenger traffic in LATAM Airlines Group's Spanish speaking operations - Chile, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia - rose 5.4 per cent, while capacity increased by 2.5 per cent.

While some frequent flyers see their relationship with their favorite airline as a bit contentious, they might be surprised to know that at least one airline says it has the right to treat passengers unfairly and in bad faith.

While you weren't looking, Southwest Airlines has become the nation's largest airline in terms of domestic passengers.

While some airlines only allow passengers to check two or three bags, Virgin America allows its passengers to check up to 10 bags.

While they don't necessarily encourage it, airlines and hotels make money on mileage and mattress runs just as they would with any other passenger or guest checking in.

Passengers on airlines with just one class of travel, even on all - business class airlines like Silverjet and Eos, pay the lower rate, while those travelling in Premium Economy on two - cabin charter flights pay the higher rate.

While the airline had prepared with a lighter than usual schedule and had been warning passengers of the coming change for months, there were nonetheless many problems reported including delayed flights and missed connections.

«The new 340B can carry up to thirty four passengers, four more than our existing Saab 340A's, and provides an additional eight hundred pounds of lift», says Pacific Coastal Airlines» Vice President of Operations Rob Kidner, «while the Beechcraft 1900D offers more head space and has a roomier cabin than our current Beechcraft 1900C's».

The airline's total passenger traffic increased by 10.3 % year - over-year, while its total capacity...

I haven't really addressed what happens when you calculate the RDMs that passengers earn on American Airlines» partner airlines — and that's because each airline has its own rules so it would take a while to wade through each separate Airlines» partner airlines — and that's because each airline has its own rules so it would take a while to wade through each separate airlines — and that's because each airline has its own rules so it would take a while to wade through each separate airline.

While some passengers are able to reserve the Premium Economy seats on the Dreamliners they're not expected to receive the other benefits of Premium Economy that American Airlines has outlined:

While most airlines are busy adding extra seats to their aircraft and squeezing passengers into spaces they're not meant to fit in, Singapore Airlines has resisted that temairlines are busy adding extra seats to their aircraft and squeezing passengers into spaces they're not meant to fit in, Singapore Airlines has resisted that temAirlines has resisted that temptation.

The airline's frequent flyers will now also be able to earn and redeem points when flying with other SkyTeam member airlines, while the passengers of other SkyTeam members will be able to earn and redeem points on Garuda Indonesia flights.

This new codeshare agreement will be applied to the flights operated by both carriers to Manama and Istanbul, broadening the commercial partnership between the two companies and their respective countries while giving passengers of both airlines more travel options between Bahrain and Turkey.

Thai Airline has upgraded its economy class with personal seat back screens for passengers to enjoy at their leisure while on board.

The partnership allows Hong Kong Airlines passengers to book travel to on Air Astana - operated flights to Altamy, Kazakhstan, while Air Astana customers will be able to book flights to Hong Kong Airlines» destinations in several countries including China, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

While food and drinks already cost extra on most carriers, the policy of charging passengers for carry - on bags and seat assignments is taken directly from the Spirit Airlines playbook.

Passenger load factor dropped 1.5 percent, from 73.1 percent in 2009 to 71.7 in 2010, while the airline's On Time Performance was 80.2 percent.

For GFF Platinum cardholders, the airline will also provide a Personal Service Assistant (PSA) who will help passengers with their check - in process while they relax in the designated waiting area.

While other airlines, such as Virgin Atlantic, offer chauffeur service, it is restricted to full - fare first class passengers, and the benefit is not extended to those booked on award flights.

Domestic passenger traffic in LATAM Airlines Group's Spanish speaking operations - Chile, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia - rose four per cent, while capacity increased by 3.5 per cent.

Delta seems to be moving towards a reward program that more closely mirrors what Cruise Lines actually do, which is reward passengers based upon actual revenue generated per passenger, and to enhance the experience while traveling for them rather than to just have a more traditional airline loyalty program.

And the airlines» global trade organization sees continuing growth and prosperity into the New Year for its members — while passengers can look forward to more -LSB-...]

While Virgin America will continue to operate flights until April, passengers will earn Alaska Airlines miles instead of Elevate points for flight activity.

Overall satisfaction among the 14 percent of passengers who select their airline loyalty and rewards program because of online reviews is 813, while satisfaction among the 21 percent of passengers who choose their program because of its reputation is 803.