A judge refused to block a merger between American Airlines and US Airways on Friday, saying a bankruptcy judge correctly rejected arguments made by a lawyer for some consumers. San Francisco attorney Joseph Alioto argued that the deal would harm fliers because it would result in less competition and higher prices. But U.S. District Judge …
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Australia PM spurns Qantas plea for help as carrier cut to junk status – Yahoo Finance
SYDNEY, Dec 6 Reuters – Australia’s prime minister TonyAbbott spurned a plea for help from Qantas Airways Ltd on Friday, saying subsidising the embattled airline would be “a bottomless pit” as its credit rating was relegated to junk status.The downgrade by Standard & Poor’s followed a shock loss warning from the carrier on Thursday that …
Canadian Airline in Doghouse After Email – ABC News
Air Canada is in the doghouse over a spokesman’s remarks following the disappearance of a dog who escaped airline staff at a California airport. The company says handlers at San Francisco International Airport took the dog out of his crate on Monday after his flight was delayed and the pet either slipped out of his …
Alitalia plan not enough, say critics, as Air France keeps quiet – Yahoo Finance
Italy’s government drew fire on Friday after stitching together an emergency bailout for Alitalia that critics said should involve less taxpayer money and more long-term strategy, while top shareholder Air France-KLM refused to commit to the plan.Alitalia, which last turned a profit in 2002, needs to secure funding of 500 million euros $676 million by …