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E.W. Scripps chief tells of the difficult decision to exit Denver

February 27, 2009

Rich Boehne, the man who shut down the Rocky Mountain News, started worrying about the newspaper two years ago.

Frontier loses $28 million in January on reorganization, fuel costs

February 26, 2009

Bankrupt Frontier Airlines reported a $28 million net loss in January.

Airport shuttle layoffs ordered

February 25, 2009

The company that operates Denver International Airport's parking shuttles is eliminating 35 drivers, which could lead to reduced service at certain times.

Sky's the limit for Internet access on U.S. airline flights

February 23, 2009

Airlines have been touting the possibility of in-flight Internet access for, oh, seemingly forever. But the industry now appears serious about moving forward with Wi-Fi in the sky.

Embattled financier held high-profile party during DNC

February 19, 2009

R. Allen Stanford sure could draw an impressive crowd. During the Democratic National Convention in August, Stanford hosted a high-profile cocktail party in downtown Denver that drew such notables as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.

United improves on-time record, baggage handling

United improves on-time record, baggage handling

February 18, 2009

United Airlines recently posted a backbreaking quarterly financial loss, the result of fierce economic headwinds, skittish consumers and sour fuel contracts. Above, baggage handlers Marlene Hartman, right, Matt Santos, middle, and Lori Frisk, in plane, load bags for United Airlines at Denver International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.

Despite rash of crashes, experts tout air safety

February 13, 2009

Three commercial airline crashes in the United States in less than two months - the latest an accident Thursday night in Buffalo, N.Y., that killed 50 people.

U.S. air travel sags 13% in November; DIA fares better

February 13, 2009

Passenger traffic on U.S. carriers dipped nearly 13 percent in November, the largest monthly decline in nearly seven years and another sign of the erosion in travel demand.

Airlines roll out fare deals to drum up business

Airlines roll out fare deals to drum up business

February 10, 2009

Frontier Airlines invited travelers to take part in its "Super Roll" promotion, while Southwest Airlines encouraged America to fly with its "Yes You Can" deals.

Airlines improve on-time records

February 10, 2009

The airline industry improved its on-time performance in December and for the full year, helped by a rash of flight cuts that helped ease congestion.