It’s been discussed for ages, but now the plans are real. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will (eventually) build a bunch more gates in Concourse 0 and Terminal 9. When done, this will eliminate all remote gates and allow for a more sensible organization at the airport between alliances while …
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There has been a great deal of discussion around American and its shrinking presence in New York. While some have chastised the airline for pulling back significantly over the years, I am not one of those people. Why fight a battle you have no chance of winning? Some saw …
Somehow this didn’t post last Friday and I just found it. So, I’m putting it live.
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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 good to hear how a …
Rumors continue to swirl about what exactly will be announced at JetBlue’s employee meeting on April 10, but many are speculating that the airline will finally announce long-expected new service across the Atlantic. While people ponder what’s to come, JetBlue’s lawyers have been working furiously, pounding on the US …
Why American Airlines’ DFW fortress hub isn’t so scary anymore – Dallas Morning News
A fortress hub has long had a negative connotation. Even though it meant a ton of service, fares were usually high. But the DMN wrote this piece touting the benefits of a fortress hub at DFW …
The day has finally arrived. It’s time for Cranky Dorkfest DFW! If you’re in the Metroplex, come on by to grab some food from the food trucks, watch airplanes, and talk shop. If you’d like, you can enter the raffle as well. Get your tickets in advance below, and learn …
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BOAC TO THE FUTURE AS BRITISH AIRWAYS’ 747 IN HERITAGE DESIGN LANDS AT HEATHROW – British Airways Media Centre
I will forgive the punny headline, because this airplane is just… I mean… there are no words to adequately describe this piece of airplane porn right here. …
We are just over two weeks away from Cranky Dorkfest DFW, and the details are shaping up nicely. We now have our location and, in a first for a Dorkfest, sponsors.
I asked you to RSVP so that DFW could figure out the best location to hold the event and …
Below, you’ll find a map of Southwest’s destinations outside the continental US. One of these dots is a different type of destination than the rest. Which one is it?
If you said Mexico City, you’re right. Mexico City is very different from the …
A Hacker Exposed the Ancient Flaw That Makes Airlines So Hackable – Popular Mechanics
I missed this when it first happened, but apparently there was some glitch through El Al that allowed this guy to hack into passenger reservations on Amadeus. I went back and forth with the author in detail …
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Statement: Current Flights Protected, but Future Growth at Risk from No Deal Brexit – IATA
Curious what the real impact of Brexit would be on flights if there’s no deal? IATA lays it out clearly. There is little impact on the US, but between the UK …
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New terminal designed to be exact opposite of usual LaGuardia – Runway Girl Network
They had me at the headline. LaGuardia opened up the first phase of its terminal redo. It’s still a long road until all the work is done, but at least now, the …