Delta’s Comair announces major downsizing
Delta’s Comair will be retiring 49 of its CRJs and “realign our staffing.”
The Cincinnati-based carrier, which is DL’s only wholly owned regional subsidiary following the sales this summer of Mesaba and Compass Airlines (ATW Daily News, July 2), said it will operate a fleet of 44 aircraft by the end of 2012, fewer than half of its current fleet of 93. It will retire 19 CRJ100/200 aircraft in 2011 and another 30 in 2012, leaving it with just 16 50-seat jets. It will retain its 15 CRJ700s and 13 CRJ900s.
Hurricane Earl travel update: Airlines waive change fees, predict Labor Day delays
With Hurricane Earl possibly making its way up the eastern seaboard, US airlines are warning passengers and waiving change fees.
Arlines also are waiving change fees, and in some cases also airfare differences, for passengers who need to change travel plans because of the storm.
If you think your itinerary may be affected, check your airline’s website frequently to find updated rules for ticket changes. Be mindful of deadlines.
Avis increases Dollar Thrifty bid
Avis Budget is increasing its bid for Dollar Thrifty in hopes of luring it away from Hertz.
The revised offer is $40.75 in cash and 0.6543 shares of Avis Budget stock, and represents a premium of more than 22% over Hertz’s offer, said Avis Budget.
According to wire reports, Avis Budget’s offer is now valued at $47.13 per share, or about $1.35 billion in total.
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