Start-ups use strategy to attract business travelers; Frontier: United's troubles supplied a lift, but will it last?

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Frontier Airlines Inc appeals to business travelers by keeping its fares lower than major airlines but higher than the 'low-fare' realm. Also, Frontier competes with fewer restrictions by generally requiring no Saturday-night stay and having a $60 change fee, which is lower than leading carriers. Calling itself as an 'affordable alternative,' the airline gives 5%-25% discounts to its over 4,700 corporate contracts with companies. Frontier plans to introduce a simple frequent-flier program designed to earn awards with relatively few journeys.

Advertising, Frontier Airlines Inc.

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Delta, United try to smooth fliers' trips

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Delta Air Lines Inc and United Air Lines Inc on Mar 1, 2001 announced changes intended to make air travel in summer a little easier at some of the busiest airports in the US. Beginning Apr 1, Delta's 900 daily jet and commuter departures from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport will be spread to reduce taxi times, airport lines and flight delays. For its part, United announced a plan for notifying in advance passengers whose flights have been canceled and rebooking them before they arrive at the airport.

Services development, Delta Air Lines Inc.

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Comair, pilots reach deal to end 81-day strike

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Comair and its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Assn, have reached a tentative contract agreement on Jun 14, 2001, that will raise labor costs across the fast-growing regional-airline industry. The pilots' demands are said to make regional-jet service unprofitable. The proposed 5-year agreement calls for substantial pilot raises, a company-funded retirement plan and new rules limiting maximum daily hours.

Labor force information, Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, Brief Article, Airlines, Comair Inc.

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