tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320284102009-04-29T00:18:45.848-06:00This interline community Blog is for fellow active & retired airline employees and their families. Let this be your interline voice.InterlineStopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12065949675271767832noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32028410.post-75516581032178489162009-04-28T23:37:00.006-06:002009-04-29T00:18:45.856-06:00

We added our mark on the facebook website. You can search for us on Facebook under InterlineRates.com or just follow the link: InterlineRates.com facebook page.We've added pictures and links on the facebook.com page. So join in our new Social Network page for airline employees and other nonrev travelers. Chime in Interliners and I look forward to meeting you.

InterlineStopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12065949675271767832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32028410.post-28335400425949926682009-04-14T14:03:00.007-06:002009-04-14T14:17:51.156-06:00

I just wanted to add a personal note regarding NWA. I recently became a Silver Elite member with NWA just because I fly to Asia in a full fare business class ticket.I have to admit, it was one of the best service I've ever had going to Asia. I had always flown Asian Carriers and I have to say NWA give them a run for their money. This brings me to my personal note. I hope with the impending merger

InterlineStopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12065949675271767832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32028410.post-38884258477193596052009-02-11T00:19:00.003-07:002009-02-11T00:24:57.788-07:00

I just finished watching the US Airways Crew from flight 1549 on David Letterman. I must say they represented the Airline industry well. They were funny, articulate, and very professional. They made our industry proud. I felt for the entire flight crew. They did a great job and lets hope we don't forget about them over time and continue to support them in their recovery.Good job!

InterlineStopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12065949675271767832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32028410.post-18218248111511238422008-11-25T22:37:00.001-07:002008-11-25T22:41:57.850-07:00

The check bags fees have gotten to be stupid. I never understand why the airlines can't just add a few more dollars to the fare instead of jerking the public around with these fees. People, learn to run a business.I love the new Southwest Airline ads regarding the baggage fees.

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Carnival Cruise Line broke open the world's largest pinata in Philadelphia yesterday. CCL donated the contents to Charity - all 8,000 pounds of candy. Glad everyone had a good time. View the video on you-tube.

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Day 1 - Barcelonacannot believe how fast time has passed. We arrived the first day in Barcelona and the gang scattered all over. Some guest visited the Gaudi architectural buildings and some visited Museums. Leonard and I visited the town of Sitges, just outside of Barcelona. A sleepy little seaside town that was not only quaint, the locals were friendly and helpful. If anyone has a chance to

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Pack your bags and Go.... and bring up to 3 additional cabins at these amazing low rates!!Great news!!! We've extended this Carnival offer on virtually ALL ships and sailings now through September 29th, 2008, ONLY. Book your Interline reservations now and receive up to THREE additional cabins for your family and friends at the same Interline rate. Carnival is featuring exclusive low rates for our

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Todd, an interliner sent me this picture of a bad day at O'Hare and he said "I'm thinking brake overheats were not a problem on this day"

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Disney just annouced that you can now combine your Interline Discounted room rates with Disney Dinning and Wine Plan. These Plans are available as an add-on while staying at Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resorts. Advance reservations required and minimum length of stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrival. Call InterlineRates.com for details 800 298 8688

InterlineStopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12065949675271767832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32028410.post-81046312323161582902008-09-05T10:08:00.000-06:002008-09-05T10:09:42.747-06:00

ROME -- Italian government officials gave Alitalia SpA's labor unions a one-week deadline to accept deep job cuts, a key step in the turnaround of the troubled airline.The Italian government has been touting the plan, which calls for a merger between Alitalia and smaller rival Air One SpA, as the only way to save the struggling carrier. People at a meeting with unions and government officials

InterlineStopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12065949675271767832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32028410.post-14597978792127785762008-09-05T10:04:00.000-06:002008-09-05T10:05:51.283-06:00

Continental Airlines Inc. became the latest airline to charge for the first checked bag on domestic flights in an effort to return to profit.Rising fuel costs have forced airlines to charge for a range of services once considered part of the ticket price and to look for new ways to extract revenue from passengers.

InterlineStopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12065949675271767832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32028410.post-11307475530494694442008-07-28T16:06:00.002-06:002008-09-05T10:06:57.515-06:00

HOUSTON (AP) -- Continental Airlines Inc. on Monday showed off new fully reclining seats that it will put in business class of some jets beginning next year.The airline said that the seats would go into Boeing 777 aircraft used mostly on trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific routes beginning in fall 2009, and later on Boeing 757 and 787 jets.Continental unveiled the seats at a travel convention in Los

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A Qantas 747 flying from Hong Kong to Melbourne made an emergency landing in Manila after a large hole appeared in the side of the plane. Passengers heard a loud bang and heard wind swirling around the plane, but reportedly remained calm as the plane quickly lowered its altitude. No passengers or crew were injured.

InterlineStopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12065949675271767832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32028410.post-11503572846471833052008-07-19T02:24:00.000-06:002008-07-19T02:30:26.455-06:00

Members of a Major League Soccer team helped subdue a naked man as he tried to open an emergency exit door while inflight. The American Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles was diverted to Oklahoma City on Friday after a passenger stripped nude and later tried to open an emergency exit door before being subdued by members of a professional soccer team and others, the FBI said.Craig Tornberg

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Alaska Airlines become the latest carrier to go cashless. Beginning August 5, Alaska Airlines will become the latest to not accept cash onboard fro in-flight services.Others that have gone cashless include Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, AirTran, Virgin American and Midwest Airlines.

InterlineStopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12065949675271767832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32028410.post-11787156125756219502008-06-24T12:12:00.001-06:002008-06-24T12:16:09.580-06:00

More trouble in the airline industry - The second-largest U.S. carrier has already announced 1,600 upcoming layoffs - United Airlines said Monday it plans to eliminate about 950 pilot jobs beginning this summer in addition to an already announced plan to cut 1,600 salaried positions and reduce its fleet.The second-largest U.S. carrier told its pilots union about the cuts Monday and said it’s

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Continental & United has announced a "extensive cooperation" linking global networks and eliminating route duplication."The planned trans-Atlantic joint venture, in which Continental, United, Lufthansa and Air Canada will pool revenue, will permit the carriers to compete more effectively with the proposed joint venture involving certain SkyTeam members that was recently granted antitrust immunity

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Delta & Northwest Airlines have made it official. They are merging to created the largest airline in the world.Does this mean higher fares in the horizon?According to Delta & Northwest, you'd think it is a done deal but in reality the "Deal" is already facing chanllenges.

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Another one bits the dust...Skybus know for their $10 fares has decided to call it quits after one year of service. I guess it it was too good to be true... $10 fares?

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A few days after Aloha files for Bankruptcy, ATA also files for bankruptcy protection. Indianapolis based airlines says it can't maintain its business without a key miltary charter contract. "The decision to shut down was just totally unexpected and happened very quickly," ATA spokesman Michael Freitag said.

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UAL temporarily grounded 11% of her fleet and cancelled 31 flights on Wednesday, so they can test the Cargo suppression system on their 777s. United carried out unscheduled maintenance on seven of its Boeing 747 jets last month but found no safety-related issues.The Federal Aviation Administration has been checking maintenance records at all domestic airlines after revelations surfaced about

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After 60 years of being in business, Aloha Air will end passenger service March 30, 2008. The writing has been on the wall. With the increase in fuel cost and inter-island fares of $19 meant their end was inevitable. Their air cargo unit will continue to operate while under bankruptcy.The 1,900 employees who are affected, we are sorry. Aloha Air you will be missed.

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A Texas Woman was forced to remove her nipple ring with a pair of pliers before she was allowed to board a plane. Ouch ...I cannot believe these stories with TSA... Oh wait, yes I can !

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CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES is also continuing its push for the family market by introducing an onboard program targeting the 12- to 14-year-old set called Circle C, which fills the age gap in Carnival's youth-oriented programming (Camp Carnival is for younger kids and Club O2 is for 15- to 17-year-olds). Circle C, which is overseen by a trained staff, includes facilities with a dance floor, movies and

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CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES saw a continued shakeup in its top ranks. Maurice Zarmati, a 36-year veteran of sales at Carnival Cruise Lines, was named president and CEO of Costa Cruise Lines North America, another Carnival Corp.-owned company. Zarmati assumes his new role at Costa on March 31, where he will be responsible for sales and marketing efforts for Costa's North and Central American regions.

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