Airlines
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If Anyone Will Make Low Cost Transatlantic Flying Work, It’s Probably Ryanair
I can’t remember the first time we heard Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary talk about wanting to fly Transatlantic but it’s been something…
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Cranky on the Web – Delta’s Shrinking Hub, Triage When Things Get Tough
Delta downsizing flights to 14 more cities – Cincinnati Enquirer I was asked when I thought the Delta hub in Cincinnati would…
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Why Improving Elite SkyMiles Earning Requires Delta to Get Even More Complex
Delta has been getting a lot of bad press lately regarding changes to its SkyMiles frequent flier program (including right here on…
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The US Carriers Show Their Case Against Middle East Carriers, But Will Anyone Care?
It was just a couple weeks ago that I wrote about how American, Delta, and United have banded together to request that…
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My First Flight in American’s New Slimline Seats (Trip Report)
By my standards, I’ve been traveling a lot. It’s been a draining and emotional couple weeks, and to make things more challenging,…
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Topic of the Week: Any Safety Concerns?
It’s been a safety-issue kind of week, hasn’t it? There’s the letter United sent to its pilots regarding some serious problems. Then…
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Delta Makes a Big Investment in Improving Wifi Speed and Coverage
Delta announced yesterday that it would be making big investments in improving its wifi speed and coverage. This, of course, is good…
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JetBlue Officially Requests a Customs and Immigration Facility in Long Beach
If you’ve been waiting for a fun-filled airport battle, then you’ve come to the right place. After months of discussion about the…
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What is Virgin America Thinking With Its New Dallas to Austin Route?
I know I wasn’t the only one scratching my head last week when Virgin America announced it would use its precious gate…
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Topic of the Week: At What Point Does Spirit Become a Threat?
You know this question has been asked in US airline headquarters for years. Spirit is growing, so when is it a real…
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Southwest Alters Rapid Rewards Redemption Rates to Be More Opaque
Last week, Southwest quietly let it slip that it was going to vary the number of points required to redeem for flights.…
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US Airlines Ramp Up Effort to Stifle Middle East Carriers – What Do They Know?
It looks like American, Delta, and United are getting a little nervous about those fast-growing carriers in the Middle East. It’s bad…