2008
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Midwest Rolls Out Its Post-MD80 Schedule
We knew it was coming. When Midwest said it would ditch its MD-80s, that had to mean a lot of flight cuts…
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Across the Aisle From British Airways’ Head of Environment
I know this isn’t entirely about the traveler experience, but I thought it would be a very interesting way to close the…
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Boarding Pass Ads and Privacy Worries
Am I the only one who thinks this whole boarding pass advertising thing is a little creepy? It’s not the concept that…
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JetBlue to Make Portland Oregon a Focus City (or Is it a Glitch?)
Sometimes, it pays to have good timing. A fellow airline dork came across a very interesting message on the JetBlue website. Unless…
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Yapta’s Glitch-Filled Launch On the Web
Has anyone had the chance to check out Yapta yet? The site originally launched as a way to see if the price…
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Aerolineas Argentinas Aims to be Worst Airline Ever
Have you seen what’s been going on with Aerolineas Argentinas lately? I hadn’t, actually, until a reader brought it to my attention.…
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This Week on BNET (July 7 – 11)
DOT Rejects Blanket Dormancy Waiver The DOT has decided to deny the request by seven airlines to allow them to suspend international…
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Top 5 Ways US Airways Might Increase Revenues or Reduce Costs
Ever get the feeling US Airways is a sinking ship that’s throwing off as much weight as it can to stay afloat?…
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ExpressJet Ends Branded Service
The writing has been on the wall for quite awhile hasn’t it? In what has to be one of the most expected…
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Southwest’s WestJet Codeshare Means A Lot More Than Just Canada
I’d like to welcome those of you who are visiting me for the first time thanks to my summer travel tips posted…
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Dangerous Go Arounds Earn the AP the Cranky Jackass Award
You know that feeling when you see a news report from a reputable news source that is just so insanely wrong that…