Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'airways'

The Volleys Of TV's Political Analysts

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Political pundits live for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominating conventions. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik has been surfing the television airways and reports on what the political analysts are saying about the Democratic National Convention going on in Denver. He finds viewers aren't always getting an independent assessment of events.

British Airways, American Airlines Plan Alliance

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Steve Inskeep has this morning's business news.

US Airways Starts Charging For Soft Drinks

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Deborah Amos has today's Last Word in business.

'Marketplace' Report: Trouble in the Skies

Fri, 30 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Silverjet, the business class airline, suspended operations today. United Airlines and U.S. Airways have suspended merger talks due to labor concerns. British Airways raised its fuel surcharge for the second time in a month. Marketplace's Amy Scott talks with host Alex Chadwick about turmoil in the airline industry and what it means for consumers.

DOJ Fines British Airways $300 Million

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:47:00 EDT

British Airways Plc has to shell out $300 million to the USA for involvement in fixing prices of fuel surcharges. The Justice Department levied the fine after British Airways admitted to colluding on how much extra to charge on passenger and cargo flights, to cover fuel costs.

Can a US Airways-Delta Deal Go Through...

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:58:00 EST

Why does US Airways want so badly to acquire Delta Air Lines? The stakes have been raised twice, but it's questionable whether another big merger in the industry would win federal approval.

US Airways Raises Stakes in Delta Bid

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 06:00:00 EST

US Airways is prepared to up the ante in its bid for Delta Air Lines. The Wall Street Journal says the $10.8 billion bid is aimed at Delta's creditors, who have remained unimpressed with previous offers.

Congress Looks at Possible Delta-US Air Merger

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:24:00 EST

Congress is looking into the issue of consolidation in the airline industry. U.S. Airways recently sweetened its bid to acquire Delta, which is in bankruptcy. Delta has said it wants to remain independent and that a merger would lead to job losses and higher ticket prices in some cities. Delta's creditors will decide whether to accept a buyout or let Delta emerge from bankruptcy as an independent company.

Bid for Delta Raised, Northwest Enters the Picture

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:24:00 EST

US Airways has upped its hostile bid for bankrupt carrier Delta Air Lines to $10.2 billion. So far, Delta has snubbed those takeover overtures. Now it turns out that Delta may be talking to Northwest about a merger, another bankrupt carrier.

Airlines Built Themselves Up in Tough Markets

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:08:00 EST

Melissa Block and Michele Norris look back at the mergers, purchases and bankruptcies that have made U.S. Airways and Delta Airlines what they are today.

U.S. Airways Bids $8 Billion to Take Over Delta

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:02:00 EST

U.S. Airways announces a proposal to take over Delta Air Lines in a deal worth $8 billion in cash and stock. The new airline would take the Delta name. U.S. Airways is currently in the process of finalizing its merger with America West.

Marketplace: A 'New' Delta...

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:09:00 EST

US Airways is considering buying Delta Air Lines and merging the two operations to form the "new" Delta. The offer on the table is reportedly worth $8 billion in cash and stock.

U.S. Airways Announces Bid to Purchase Delta

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:57:00 EST

U.S. Airways plans to offer $8 billion in cash and stock for Delta Air Lines once the Atlanta-based carrier emerges from bankruptcy. If the deal goes through, the new airline would operate under the Delta name and serve more than 350 destinations across five continents.

Air Sickness as an Advertising Opportunity

Sat, 22 Jul 2006 08:00:00 EDT

U.S. Airways is planning to put ads on its air sickness bags. Scott Simon takes a moment to consider this development.

Montana Uses Shock Tactic in War on Drugs

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 19:12:29 EST

A graphic series of anti-meth advertisements has hit the airways in Montana. The ads are designed to grab the attention of kids and inform them about the dangers of methamphetamine. Thomas M. Siebel, chairman of the Montana Meth Project, talks with Melissa Block about the campaign.

Interview: US Airways CEO Doug Parker

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

US Airways and America West merged in late September and shares of the new US Airways are up around 60 percent since the merger. What's behind the company's take-off on Wall Street? Is the merger a match made in heaven or a marriage of inconvenience? David Gardner talks with US Airways CEO Doug Parker.

British Airways Strike Could Have Long-Lasting Impact

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

The last of the 70,000 travellers stranded by last week's wildcat strike at Heathrow airport are finally getting off the ground. But the British Airway's caterer that triggered the dispute is still locked in talks with labor union leaders. And the financial damage to Britain's flagship carrier could be far-reaching.

British Airways Strike Halts Service in London

Fri, 12 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Thousands of air passengers are stranded at London's Heathrow Airport after British Airways cancelled all flights Thursday. An unofficial strike by the airline's ground staff led to the canceling of 500 flights at Britain's busiest airport. About 35 flights were cancelled in the United States and Canada.

US Airways-America West Deal Seen as Precursor

Fri, 20 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

US Airways and America West announce merger plans, which will result in creating the nation's sixth-largest airline -- and the largest low-cost carrier. Many analysts say the merger may be a start of a much needed consolidation in the airline industry. Others say the deal is risky.

America West and US Airways Announce Merger

Thu, 19 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

America West Airlines and US Airways announce plans to merge, a union that would create the fifth largest domestic airline. The $1.5 billion deal must first be approved by the creditors of US Airways, among others. The resulting company would be based in Arizona but carry the US Airways name.

The Marketplace Report: U.S. Airways, AmWest Merger

Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Alex Chadwick talks to Bob Moon and Marketplace about a proposed $1-billion merger between U.S. Airways and America West Airlines.

British Airways Flights Continue After Engine Failures

Tue, 08 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to British Airways official Steve Sheterline about a recent incident on one of their long-haul flights. A 747 recently continued on its Los Angeles-to-England flight despite losing one of its engines shortly after takeoff. A few days later, the same plane had another engine failure coming out of Singapore, and the pilot again choose to continue the flight. Some suspect the incidents are the result of new European rules that punish airlines for delayed or canceled flights.

The State of Airlines, and US Airways

Wed, 19 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for US Airways, Christopher Chiames responds to comments made last week on the show by Scott McCartney, who writes about the Airline industry for The Wall Street Journal.

US. Airways Employees Face Uncertain Future

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

Employees of US Airways, the troubled air carrier still reeling from a holiday travel season marred by canceled flights and lost luggage, face a crucial decision: take a buyout offer and leave their jobs, or stick with the ailing airliner as it struggles to climb out of bankruptcy. NPR's Jack Speer reports.

US Airways Tries to Make Up for Christmas Debacle

Fri, 31 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

US Air attempts to make up for its dismal performance over the Christmas holiday by providing VIP treatment to travelers this weekend. The troubled airline cancelled flights and misplaced thousands of bags during the holiday. Now it is asking its workers to volunteer -- handing out potato chips and cocoa to passengers in Philadelphia in hopes of getting back in their good graces. NPR's Frank Langfitt reports.