2008
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United to Charge for Your Second Checked Bag
Time and time again, United has proven over the last few years that they really don’t want your business unless you fly…
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Family Airlines – They’re Baaaack
You may have a vague memory in the back of your head about Family Airlines. Not ringing a bell? Think back to…
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Across the Aisle from British Airways on London/City Flights
I think I had more questions than answers in my post yesterday. Fortunately, shortly after I finished, I received an offer to…
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BA Flying Nonstop From London/City to New York
It’s not often that I see a route announcement come out from an airline that makes me do a double-take. I mean,…
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AirTran Attacks the Cookie, Will Northwest Come to the Rescue?
AirTran’s long-awaited assault on Milwaukee is now in full force. Just this week, they announced twice daily flights to LAX and Boston…
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Continental Channels JetBlue with TV, Email
JetBlue lovers rejoice! In addition to their existing service, you can now fly JetBlue to hundreds of new destinations all across the…
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JetBlue Goes Refundable
How many of you knew that JetBlue didn’t have a single refundable fare until today? I know, it seems surprising. You’d think…
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Challenger – 22 Years Ago Today
It was a short 22 years ago today that the space shuttle Challenger exploded during its ascent, and the word “o-ring” entered…
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Angry Shareholder Tells ExpressJet to Shape Up as DOT Data Comes Available
Poor ExpressJet. They’ve been trying to make their “branded operations” work, but they seem to be running out of time. As the…
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Say Goodbye to a Remarkably Lucky Airplane
The Gimli Glider, one of the greatest “feel good” stories in aviation history, was retired by Air Canada yesterday. The plane flew…
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Wild Weather and an Odd Missed Approach
I’ve just survived what may possibly have been the first tornado warning I’ve ever endured living in LA. And yes, I grew…
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Fuel Prices . . . Going Up
It’s earning season, and most airlines are doing their best to mask their weak fourth quarters. It’s hilarious to see the headlines…