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'Conservative' pharmaceutical industry slow to take advantage of online marketing opportunities 23 Apr 08, 21:36 ET While the internet has altered the landscape in the retail sector and revolutionized the airline industry, pharmaceutical companies have been slow to take advantage of the marketing opportunities offered by the medium. With existing sales and marketing strategies widely considered unsustainable, the industry needs to evolve and engage with its customers online, or it risks being left behind. more Jeremy Warner's Outlook: As if the credit crunch wasn't bad enough, the oil price is now piling on the agony 23 Apr 08, 20:12 ET No wonder the British Airways share price fell to a new four-year low yesterday. Less than two months ago, the finance director Keith Williams warned that his operating profits would be completely wiped out by an oil price of just under $120 a barrel, and that, if sustained, such a price would lead to fundamental change across the airline industry as a whole. more Airport Officials Discuss Terminal 23 Apr 08, 19:29 ET The recent financial problems and mergers within the airline industry could keep Little Rock National Airport from building a new terminal. It's just not economically feasible right now. more Fuel price effect the airline industry 23 Apr 08, 19:18 ET By Shari Dunn NATIONAL--Soaring jet fuel costs are severely straining the airline industry and making ticket prices soar for travelers. ... more Bad news doesn’t stop for airline industry 23 Apr 08, 19:16 ET (Peter Howe, NECN) - The bad news won't stop coming for the airline industry. Delta and Northwest, who are planning to merge, reported losing a combined ... more Southwest CEO talks likely fare increases for airlines 23 Apr 08, 19:08 ET Southwest Airlines Chief Executive Gary Kelly says rising fuel costs put major pressure of the strapped airline industry to increase fares. more Summer travel headaches expected 23 Apr 08, 19:02 ET With skyrocketing fuel costs and larger than expected earning losses, the airline industry is bracing for a bumpy vacation season. more Airfares Set To Rise Due To Fuel Costs 23 Apr 08, 17:58 ET (NBC) - First quarter earnings reports for major U.S. carriers shows soaring jet fuel costs are severely straining the airline industry, and making ticket prices soar for travelers. more Airline industry slams US' fingerprint proposal 23 Apr 08, 17:57 ET TRAVELLING to and from the United States could soon cost more, if a US government proposal for airlines to collect the fingerprints of foreigners goes ahead ... more Airline ticket prices expected to keep soaring 23 Apr 08, 17:37 ET With skyrocketing fuel costs and larger than expected earning losses, the airline industry is bracing for a bumpy vacation season and fares are already showing the effects. more Delta, Northwest lose combined $10.5B on high fuel, charges 23 Apr 08, 16:00 ET AP - Delta and Northwest, seeking to combine to create the world's largest airline, posted losses Wednesday totaling $10.5 billion due to exorbitant fuel prices and write-downs of their companies' value. more DHS Proposes Airlines Collect Fingerprints Of Departing Foreigners 23 Apr 08, 15:18 ET APRIL 23, 2008 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security yesterday proposed a rule that would require airlines and cruise lines to collect fingerprints from non-U.S. citizens exiting the country, drawing criticism from airline industry associations. more Peoria Airport Expansion Moves Forward 23 Apr 08, 12:44 ET Even with uncertainty in the airline industry, the Greater Peoria Regional Airport is going forward with its expansion plans. more Shocker! Airline Industry May Be Slowing 23 Apr 08, 12:38 ET After weeks of airline stocks getting battered and consolidation of the sector largely done out of necessity - Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) and ... more Delta, Northwest profit hammered by fuel and charges 23 Apr 08, 11:55 ET Reuters - Delta Air Lines Inc and Northwest Airlines , set to merge to become the world's largest carrier, on Wednesday said record-high fuel costs slashed their overall valuation, leading to $10.5 billion in losses during the first quarter. more www.wdio.com - Summer Travel Headaches Loom as Airlines' Woes Deepen 23 Apr 08, 11:41 ET CHICAGO (AP) - With skyrocketing fuel costs and larger than expected earning losses, the airline industry is bracing for a bumpy vacation season. Experts are predicting jammed planes, delayed flights and higher fares. more Airline Industry Aims For 'Carbon Neutral Growth' 23 Apr 08, 11:08 ET Aircraft makers, airlines, airports and air traffic controllers pledged on Tuesday to work towards "carbon-neutral growth" and reduce their industry's ... more FOCUS: Airline Industry Heads For Slowdown, Experts Say 23 Apr 08, 11:07 ET By Rod Stone Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES GENEVA -(Dow Jones)- Growth in the airline industry could be headed for a severe slowdown as record-high fuel prices and ... more Air Travelers, Prepare For Turbulent Summer 23 Apr 08, 09:26 ET The airline industry expects a summer filled with jammed planes, delayed flights and higher fares. more Delta reports $6.4B loss in first quarter on fuel costs 23 Apr 08, 07:51 ET AP - Delta Air Lines Inc., the nation's third-largest carrier, said Wednesday its loss widened in the first quarter to a whopping $6.39 billion because of soaring fuel prices and the steep decline in the company's market value. more Higher ticket prices likely as Delta, others report losses 23 Apr 08, 07:47 ET Bad financial news from the U.S. airline industry will almost certainly mean higher ticket prices for passengers soon. Delta and Northwest airlines on Wednesday became the last of the five biggest domestic carriers to report first-quarter losses -- deficits that airline executives and analysts blame on fuel that costs too much and tickets that sell for too little. "You'll have higher fares," ... more Berlusconi vows to rescue Alitalia within weeks 23 Apr 08, 06:45 ET AFP - Prime minister-elect Silvio Berlusconi promised on Wednesday to put together an Italian consortium to rescue the national airline Alitalia within five weeks, but warned of big job cuts. more Top Story Videos 23 Apr 08, 05:55 ET (AP) As the warm weather continues, many folks are thinking about the summer. What about those summer vacations? The airline industry is sure thinking about the upcoming season. more Travel headaches loom as airlines' troubles get worse 23 Apr 08, 05:31 ET The airline industry was battered Tuesday by worse-than-expected losses and skyrocketing fuel prices, portending a worst-of-times vacation season of jammed planes, delayed flights and higher fares. The latest bad news came in a gloomy United Airlines earnings report that sent parent UAL Corp.'s shares down 35 percent and slammed other airline stocks as well. more Summer travel looms as woes deepen for airline industry 23 Apr 08, 04:13 ET The airline industry was battered Tuesday by worse-than-expected losses and skyrocketing fuel prices, portending a worst-of-times vacation season of jammed planes, delayed flights and higher fares. more Airline industry aims for ‘carbon neutral growth’ 23 Apr 08, 01:12 ET GENEVA: Aircraft makers, airlines, airports and air traffic controllers pledged yesterday to work towards “carbon-neutral growth” and reduce their industry’s contribution to global warming. more

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