Indian ExpressFares firm, freebies galoreBusiness StandardTwo, tatkal charges will now be levied as a percentage of the fare subject to a minimum of Rs 100, instead of the current Rs 150, for sleeper-class tickets. ...Mamata spares passengersHinduMamata mantra gives rail budget Bengal assembly poll orientationAsian TribuneMamata works her magicThe StatesmanDeccan Herald -Thaindian.com -Daily News & Analysisall 1,068 news articles »

Airline-Sector Woes Slam India's HighflierWall Street JournalLow fares from no-frills competitors ravaged revenue. Staff costs soared as rivals poached pilots and mechanics. Airport congestion in India made for a ...and more »

The Associated PressSouthwest means business as it comes to New YorkThe Associated PressThere are still no first-class cabins and no assigned seats on Southwest, giving it the air of a carrier for penny-pinching vacationers. ...and more »

Airlines slash fares, woo passengersThe Guardian - NigeriaLast week, discount airline AirTran Airways launched a domestic fare sale with one-way tickets as low as $39 between American cities. ...and more »

Los Angeles TimesFares drop as demand for premium airline seats plungesLos Angeles TimesFliers who still can sit in the front of the cabin are finding great deals as carriers discount business- and first-class tickets more than 20%. ...and more »

US airlines raise fares twice in 2 weeksReutersN) boosted fares on US flights two weeks ago for the first time this year. On Thursday, data from the International Air Transport Association showed May ...and more »

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a ... CanadianHamilton SpectatorHe suspects Air Canada has made the strategic decision to seek out higher-paying business and first-class passengers and leave the cheap flights that appeal ...and more »

Meltdown 101: Will airlines go bankrupt?The Associated PressSouthwest CEO Gary Kelly said his airline is selling fewer full-fare tickets and fewer short-haul flights — both signs of depressed demand among business ...and more »

Boston GlobeSouthwest launches service to LaGuardia Airport in New YorkDallas Morning NewsCompared with competitors, Southwest already sells a greater percentage of its tickets at the highest fare it offers, Jenkins said. Those full-price fares...AIR TRAVEL: Southwest means business as it comes to New YorkNorth County Timesall 241 news articles »

Uncovered: How to get a first class upgrade when you flyABC15.com (KNXV-TV)According to one airline industry research group, first and business class tickets have fallen in price by as much as 40 percent. A poor economy, layoffs, ...and more »