Obama, urging federal workers to cut pollution, encourages less driving and business travel. President Barack Obama wants federal workers to cut down on business travel and commuting by car as he seeks to reduce heat-trapping emissions produced by the federal government.

US gives sought-after new Tokyo-Haneda air routes to Delta, American, Hawaiian. The Transportation Department says Delta Air Lines, American and Hawaiian will get four new routes to Haneda airport in Tokyo.

US gives sought-after new Tokyo-Haneda air routes to Delta, American, Hawaiian. The Transportation Department says Delta Air Lines, American and Hawaiian will get four new routes to Haneda airport in Tokyo.

The buzz is back in Singapore's convention and exhibition industry as Asia-Pacific economies rebound and new casinos attract more visitors to one of the region's favourite meeting destinations.

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - The economic downturn has clipped the wings of luxury air travel.

Global tourism faces a challenging year due to the downturn but the future is bright, with a growing middle class in emerging markets eager for travel, industry executives meeting in Beijing say.

Southwest CEO tells shareholders fuel prices are biggest threat to improved outlook. The CEO of Southwest Airlines says the outlook for 2010 is much better than a year ago, but high fuel prices could spoil it.

Germany's Lufthansa receives first Airbus A380 superjumbo delivery. European planemaker Airbus delivered Deutsche Lufthansa AG its first A380 superjumbo Wednesday, allowing Germany's biggest airline to transport more than 520 passengers on a single aircraft.

Nevada business travel executive pleads guilty in NYC court to $17M phony-trips fraud. The head of a Nevada company that manages business travel for major corporations admitted Wednesday she booked bogus trips to net herself $17 million ? money prosecutors say she spent on such far-flung expenses as a Florida apartment and a stake in a California sandwich shop chain.

5 ways the United, Continental deal could change air travel. More destinations versus higher fares. It's the balancing act that often comes when two airlines join forces.

Questions and answers for travelers about the United Airlines proposal to acquire Continental. United Airlines has agreed to acquire Continental Airlines. The new airline would surpass Delta Air Lines as the world's largest carrier.

Questions and answers for travelers about the United Airlines proposal to acquire Continental. United Airlines agreed Sunday to acquire Continental Airlines. The new airline would surpass Delta Air Lines as the world's largest carrier.

United Airlines and US Airways see stronger earnings as more passengers return to the skies. United Airlines and US Airways both reported much smaller quarterly losses on Tuesday, helped by returning business travelers and higher fares.

Southwest Airlines posts $11 million profit in first quarter. A PENNY A SHARE: Southwest Airlines Co. made $11 million in the first quarter, or a penny per share. That beats the big losses reported so far by Delta, American Airlines parent AMR, and Continental.

Southwest Airlines posts slim profit but Continental reports a big loss in the first quarter. Boosted by a modest rebound in business travel, Southwest Airlines Co. eked out a slim profit in the first quarter, while Continental became the third major carrier this week to post a big loss for the same period.

Southwest Airlines posts $11 million profit in first quarter. By the slimmest of margins, Southwest Airlines Co. made a profit in the first quarter while other big carriers were losing money.

Volcano's eruption strands business owners, forces them to find alternative ways of working. Something as remote as a volcano can make life difficult for a small business owner.

Airline losses from the volcanic ash cloud climbed above $1 billion Monday, and the industry demanded compensation from the European Union as officials agreed to let flights resume on a limited basis.

Airline losses from volcanic ash climb over $1 billion; airlines seek EU bailout for crisis. Airline losses from the volcanic ash cloud climbed above $1 billion Monday, and the industry demanded compensation from the European Union as officials agreed to let flights resume on a limited basis.

Airline losses from volcanic ash climb over $1 billion; airlines seek EU bailout for crisis. Airline losses from the volcanic ash cloud climbed above $1 billion Monday, and the industry demanded compensation from the European Union as officials agreed to let flights resume on a limited basis.