Expedia has stopped its sales of American Airlines tickets subsequent a dispute.

It is the newest loop in the pricing argument between American and travel websites.

The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline has said that it would rather sell more tickets via its own website, because Expedia can be expensive.

Airlines have to pay a commission each time people explore a particular flight, look up a fare or book a trip.

American has now claimed it can present better packages, such as hotel and flight deals, to passengers who buy tickets directly from the airline.

Last month, American Airlines also pulled its flights from travel website Orbitz, saying consumers could just as effortlessly buy tickets from American’s website.

HONG KONG — China Eastern Airlines says it is buying 50 new Airbus A320 jets to meet increasing demand for its domestic and international air services.

The Shanghai-based airline says that while the entire deal is worth $3.2 billion according to 2005 list prices, it is getting "significant price concessions" from Toulouse, France-based Airbus that it wouldn't reveal.

The aircraft will be delivered in phases from 2012 to 2015. The airline says the new planes will boost total capacity, as well as that of subsidiary Shanghai Airlines, by 11 percent.

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Continental Airlines says it has become the first North American carrier to obtain delivery of a new 737-800 with Boeing's new Sky Interior.

In a press release, Continental notes "this all-new interior features recently sculpted sidewalls, energy-efficient LED lighting and bigger overhead bins that take back into the ceiling, allowing stowage of additional roll-aboard bags. Other features comprise superior ventilation and cabin-noise reduction for customers and new, touch-screen flight attendant panels and controls."

“When customers first step on the plane, they will without delay notice the fresh cabin architecture," says Ron Baur, who holds the title of "Vice President - Fleet" at Continental.

"This modern interior gives the airplane a more open look and sense while rising cabin comfort and overhead storage space," he adds.

Continental did not provide a specific date that the new jet would fly with paying customers, saying it would first fly the aircraft to its Orlando maintenance facility to be outfitted with winglets.

Continental adds that it plans receive delivery of "several more 737s with the new Sky Interior in 2011."

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has set latest records by operating its longest ever non-stop flight - 17.5 hours from Sydney to New York. Emirates SkyCargo's innovative generation Boeing 777 Freighter operated the service, which arrived on 28th December.

"Since the Boeing 777F's foreword to our fleet in March 2009, we have been frightened by its range, as well as competence, and this milestone flight is testament to that," said Ram Menen, Emirates' Divisional Senior Vice President Cargo. The Boeing 777F boasts the longest range capability of all twin engine jets, is quieter and uses less fuel per tonne than other freighters, which are all ever more significant as the industry demands more environmentally sound practices worldwide.

"This freighter is part of our long-term investment for Emirates SkyCargo, we are energized about its recital so far and the future possibilities it brings to our services," added Menen.

Previously the longest flight take on by Emirates was a 16.8-hour passenger flight between Dubai and Houston International Airport.

"This landmark flight is especially important for operations in countries such as Australia," added Greg Johnson, Emirates' Cargo Manager Australia. "Being located some distance from many of the world's key markets, a high significance is placed on range capability."

The consignment of extremely valuable horses on EK4931, potentially worth more than the aircraft itself, all arrived at Stewart International Airport securely.

Emirates is the largest operator of the Boeing 777 aircraft in the globe. The airline at present has 86 Boeing 777s in its fleet, as well as two Boeing 777 freighters.

China's Shandong Airlines said on Friday it plans to purchase 15 Boeing passenger planes worth up to US$1.2 billion amid fast-growing demand for air travel in the increasingly flourishing country.

The catalogue price of each Boeing 737-800 aircraft is between US$75 million and US$80 million however the US aerospace giant is offering not mentioned price concessions, the airline told the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and the 15 planes will be delivered between 2014 and 2015.

Airbus spokesman Rainer Ohler said that in September China would be the number one aviation market in the next 20 years, unseating the United States.