JetBlue increasing Boston service, adding daily flights to 33 destinations

JetBlue to increase Boston flights by 30 percent

Fares as low as $25 announced by discount carrier Southwest Airlines

Southwest launches $25 fare sale

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines has launched an air fare sale in which some flights cost the same as what other carriers charge to check a bag.

Airlines raising fares again, adding $10 to many round-trip tickets

Airlines raising fares again

DALLAS — The last of the major network airlines matched a $10 increase in the price of many round-trip tickets, making it likely that the fare boost will stick.

Major airlines land in 2 camps after flying through recession _ money makers, money losers

ATLANTA — The recession has put the major U.S. airlines into two camps — the profitable ones that have low costs and a domestic focus, and the money-losing ones with higher expenses and big networks that are under global pressure.

Delta Air Lines reports $161 million third-quarter loss; 2010 capacity to decline 3 percent

ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines Inc. will cut system capacity 3 percent next year and plans to shed more jobs, as it reported a quarterly loss Thursday bigger than a year ago. Executives were hesitant to say when the world’s largest airline will grow again amid an economic recovery that is only starting to take shape.

Southwest Airlines adding new service in St. Louis, Florida

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. said Wednesday it is adding nine new daily flights from St. Louis following American Airlines’ announcement that it is further cutting its service there.

JetBlue adding new flights from Boston’s airport; Baltimore to benefit

NEW YORK — JetBlue Airways Corp. said Monday it was expanding its service at Boston’s Logan International Airport.

Boeing Capital president to retire at the end of the year, Mike Cave to assume post Jan. 1

CHICAGO — Boeing Co. said Thursday the head of its finance unit will retire at the end of the year, the second high-level management change in recent months as the airplane maker grapples with weaker demand and costly production delays.

Brookings sees more flight delays as economy improves; light rail, rush-hour fees suggested

DALLAS — Lengthy airline delays are twice as common now as in 1990 and will get worse as the economy recovers, according to a Brookings Institution report released Thursday.

Airlines on-time more in August; Southwest, Continental, US Airways, United above average

MINNEAPOLIS — Arriving on-time was just a little bit easier for airline passenger traveling in August.

Plenty of airfare sales around, but it may not pay to wait for a lower price

The great airline sale of 2009 may be ending.

Southwest Airlines announces new fare sale, prices said to be higher than last year

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. on Tuesday launched a new fare sale for late fall and winter, although it includes plenty of limits and blackout dates around the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Disappointing economic reports signal bumpy recovery as government supports winds down

WASHINGTON — A reminder that the path to an economic recovery will be a slow and bumpy one emerged Friday from weaker-than-expected data on durable goods orders and new home sales.

Big airlines add $10 surcharge on 3 busy days around Thanksgiving, New Year’s

MINNEAPOLIS — Several big airlines this week have added $10 surcharges for most of their tickets for travel on three busy days around Thanksgiving and New Year’s holidays.

Durable goods orders, new home sales in August disappoint, signal bumpy recovery

WASHINGTON — Orders for durable goods like aircraft and electronics fell unexpectedly in August, while sales of new homes rose less than expected. The weak reports renewed concerns about whether the economy can sustain a recovery with consumer spending held back by job losses, tight credit and falling home values.

Orders for durable goods fall unexpectedly in August as demand for aircraft drops

WASHINGTON — Orders for goods expected to last at least three years fell unexpectedly in August due mainly to a drop in demand for commercial aircraft. The worst reading since January for durable goods is evidence that any recovery in manufacturing will be slow and gradual.

8 tips for a comfortable air travel experience that probably weren’t on your radar

ATLANTA — Ever get thirsty during your flight and wished you didn’t have to wait an hour or so for the beverage cart to come down the aisle?

JetBlue launching direct service from New York to St. Lucia

NEW YORK — JetBlue will launch direct service to St. Lucia from New York later this fall.

Number of flights will fall with autumn leaves as carriers see fewer passenger bookings

DALLAS — The U.S. airline industry is shrinking to a size not seen since the months after the 2001 terror attacks.