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Airline shares get lift; Virgin America makes debut SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Airline shares nosed higher Wednesday, taking advantage of a broader market rally and a dip in oil prices. German regulators approve airline takeover Budget carrier Air Berlins takeover of the German charter airline LTU has been approved by federal regulators without restrictions. The acquisition of Düsseldorf-based LTU makes Air Berlin the fourth-largest airline in Europe behind Ryanair, Air France/KLM and Lufthansa. Virgin America Airline To Land Inaugural SF Flight The inaugural flights of the Virgin America airline will land at San Francisco International Airport, its home base, Wednesday afternoon, an airport duty manager said Wednesday morning. Tech-Heavy Airline Virgin America Takes Flight Virgin America took to the skies on Wednesday. While for some it may just be another discount airline, the technology-centric planes could be a geeks dream. U.S. airline delays this year at worst level in 13 years WASHINGTON - U.S. airline delays are at their highest level in at least 13 years, and analysts say fliers can expect more of the same for the rest of the summer. Airline passenger smuggles monkey under hat NEW YORK - A man smuggled a monkey onto an airplane Tuesday, stashing the furry fist-size primate under his hat until passengers spotted it perched on his ponytail, an airline official said. Virgin America lands at SFO / Startup airline to begin service at last with airport celebration Startup airline Virgin America is scheduled to land its first planes Wednesday amid much hoopla, as passengers arrive at San Francisco International Airport from New York and Los Angeles. The low-fare carrier, based in Burlingame, is beginning service... Travel firm plans airline change A travel firm says it will axe its agreement with an airline after a second spell of technical difficulties. Airline faces rebuilding season When Airline High School head football coach Mike Greene looks at his teams defense, he doesnt see many familiar faces. Actually, he doesnt see any returning starters on the Vikings defense. Long-delayed airline takes to sky today SFO — Virgin America finally launches its airline service today, and it does so with plenty of funding, brand new airplanes and low fares that have already fueled a local price war. | ||