The FINANCIAL -- Southwest Airlines confirms that passengers are NOT avoiding travel today, Friday the 13th. Traditional superstitions are cast aside by many travelers looking for a low fare and great Customer Service.

The FINANCIAL -- Ryanair, the world’s favourite airline, today (13th Nov) welcomed the inevitable merger of British Airways and Iberia - two of Europe’s high fares, fuel surcharging airlines. 

The FINANCIAL -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) on November 13 announced that Laurence E. "L.E." Simmons, president of SCF Partners, has been elected to the airline's board of directors.

The FINANCIAL -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) on November 13 announced it has been named HP Supplier of the Year for its role in bringing exceptional new value to HP through innovation and collaboration under HP's Supplier Development Program.

The FINANCIAL -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) on November 13 announced the appointment of Madeleine Gray as vice president, business technology delivery.