The US Justice Department Approves United and Continental Merger

In non-shocking news today, The U.S. Justice Department approved the merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines. 
Some concessions were made, including leasing space to Southwest Airlines.

United Airlines saved 1,400 gallons of fuel on a transatlantic flight

In startlingly GOOD news, United Airlines made the announcement that they were able to save appx. 1,400 gallons of jet fuel. This is a very significant savings, and all of the things that they were doing on this flight by reading the article. 
I find this news by United to be very encouraging of using technology that we currently have to reduce the cost to the daily operations of the airlines, perhaps return some revenue to the stockholders, and finally, not have to increase fees so quickly to air customers. 


I would love to know what the average number of paying customers versus non rev, miles upgrades, etc is. If you know, email me and send me the link! 

Airline Stocks slowly climb up

Airline stocks are slowly climbing back up as airlines make changes to increase their revenue, such as charging for checked bag fees, meals in flight, and American Airlines now charging for the right to board ahead of everyone else in coach, it seems as though the airlines are doing everything that they can do to return revenue to stock holders. 


United Airlines,  is now sitting strong at appx. 21.00 per share. 

Pilot Drops Trousers to his ankles in Brazil

Oh the things that come across my desk. A US United Airlines pilot in Brazil was asked to remove his belt from his pants and go through the security process again. He laughed and dropped his trousers to his ankles. 


Brazil is not a place to disregard the orders and requests of the security and police there. In the past, a pilot was fined $13,000 for flipping off a security officer when he was ordered to allow them to photograph him upon entry into the country. 

United Airlines First EVER flight to Africa on Fathers' Day!

United Airlines will launch the first flight ever in the history of the company from Dulles (Washington, DC) to Ghana. 

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Hearing

In the beginning of talks, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Hearing has now begun.

These talks include the Machinists' Union, which represents Continental and United Airlines various Unions. I wll keep everyone posted as to the progress of these talks.