2008
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If You Live in Dallas, Come on Out Tonight
As I mentioned before, I’m in Dallas for the Southwest Halloween contest tomorrow. But tonight, I’ll be joining Southwest blogger and spokeswoman…
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Delta and Northwest Consummate Their Merger
Looks like it’s a done deal. Delta and Northwest cleared the last hurdle in their merger effort yesterday when the DOJ approved…
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Road Trip!
For someone who focuses so much on the world of flying, it may seem funny to hear that I absolutely love road…
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United Details Plans for Ted’s Death
United has internally released its plans for how it’s going to handle the dismantling of Ted, and as usual, copies are circulating.…
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Not Why Your Flight Was Canceled
Popular Science had an odd four-piece photo gallery entitled Why Your Flight Got Cancelled. Maybe it’s just me but this seemed all…
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This Week on BNET (Oct 20 – 24)
“Airport Security in America is a Sham . . .” Effective security may be unpleasant, but it’s worthwhile and important. Is what…
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“Secure Flight” Will Soon Require Gender and Birthdate When You Fly
Looks like those wacky folks over at the Department of Homeland Security are at it again. In the name of improving your…
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JetBlue Opens Its New JFK Terminal 5
JetBlue travelers rejoice! The airline’s brand spanking new Terminal 5 opened yesterday. This means the cramped and awkward Terminal 6 is finally,…
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American Flights are Back on Kayak
Earlier this week, I had heard rumblings that American would be back on Kayak, and now it appears to have happened. The…
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A Cranky Jackass for the Death of American’s Aviation Safety Action Program
There was some disturbing news out of the Metroplex last week when American’s pilots announced that the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)…
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Onboard the Qantas A380 vs the Emirates A380
As I mentioned in my last post, the Qantas A380 came through LAX yesterday on its first scheduled flight between Australia and…
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John Travolta’s Beautiful 707
I may have spent today at the celebration for Qantas’ first scheduled A380 flight to the US, but as far as I’m…