This week’s featured link
Norwegian forced to furlough an additional 1,600 employees following the government’s decision not to give further support – Norwegian
Norwegian says it needs more money to survive. Norway says no, go pound sand. This could be the death knell. In response, Norwegian is slashing 1,600 jobs … Read the post
When Denver International Airport replaced Stapleton in the 1990s, it was designed to grow. Granted, at the time, it was hard to imagine an actual need for that since it was gigantic. But here we are in 2019 with three hometown airlines jockeying for position, and Denver is out of … Read the post
Somehow this didn’t post last Friday and I just found it. So, I’m putting it live.
This week’s featured link:
One-on-one with United president Scott Kirby – SFGate
As always, I’m a sucker for an interview. There’s nothing particularly earth-shattering in here, but it’s always … Read the post
We’ve seen the same story play out all over the country. Airlines figure they can save some money by outsourcing their airport ramp operations and, at least in the short run, customers pay the price. That’s exactly what’s happening right now in Denver with United Express. Bags are being delayed … Read the post
This week, United signed a deal with the City of Denver to reduce costs in exchange for extending a commitment to 2035. Is this a good deal for United? What about for Denver?
If you don’t watch the Colbert Report, you’re missing out on some quality, hard-hitting journalism about the airline industry. Case in point: this clip about one man’s belief that there is a giant penis conspiracy at the Denver airport.
| The Colbert Report | Mon – Thurs |
It took awhile, but as promised I’ve got the panel discussion at the State of DIA 2010 posted for your viewing pleasure. If you live in or fly through Denver, you’ll probably be interested here. It’s just over 42 minutes of dorkiness that may put half of you to sleep. … Read the post
When Denver International Airport asked me if I wanted to participate on a panel at the State of DIA annual luncheon, I thought it would be a lot of fun. Turns out, I was right, and I had the added bonus of meeting some readers, including frequent commenter Jason H. … Read the post
Attention Denverites – I know you’re out there. I’ll be heading to your town two weeks from today (March 18) to participate in a panel at the State of DIA (yes, that’s Denver International Airport) 2010. The program begins at noon, and you know you want to be there. Since … Read the post
I know I just wrote about Southwest yesterday, but the news keeps coming. This time, it’s not a new city but rather, putting a couple of existing cities on steroids. Both St Louis and Denver are growing. One of these, I like a lot. Wanna guess which one?
Poor Frontier. When they look out their windows, they must see Canyon Blue-colored vultures circling the premises. There’s no question that Southwest is going in for the kill. 
This week, Southwest said it would once again pump up its Denver flying.
First, here are the details. On June 4, … Read the post
