How JetBlue Just Flouted Airline Industry Norms by Launching New Routes – Skift
In case you missed it, JetBlue rolled out a bunch of new routes. I’m hoping to cover this next week when I have more information.
Sanitizer with your Stroopwafel? Many airlines are … Read the post
Flying during the pandemic? Here’s what you need to know – CNBC
Here’s a look at the (near) future of flying and what will change.
Major Airlines Expected to Shrink After Pandemic – Blue Sky News
This publication is put out by Pittsburgh International Airport, … Read the post
Mondays Live With Skift Airline Weekly
Join me and Skift Airline Weekly Editor Madhu Unnikrishnan for a chat about the airlines on TUESDAY at 830a PT. It’ll be live, and you can register here to join. Or you can watch or listen to the replay later.
Cranky Talk Episode 1 – The Phantom Refunds
We’ve been tinkering with expanding podcasting, and this week we’ve launched our very first consumer-focused Cranky Talk. We decided to start with a short look at the refund issue, and we’re already working on our second episode. You can listen below, by … Read the post
I sat down with Courtney Miller for a 35 minute discussion that ranged from Hawaii’s uniqueness to through on the recovery. Come on, you know you were just looking for a good way to kill 35 minutes this weekend. Here you go.
After coronavirus: Your next flight may look like this – Los Angeles Times
From the title, this mean seem like a look at what travel will be like in the near future, but I was interviewed specifically about pricing. As I mentioned, if there are social distancing rules in place, … Read the post
Fares with Free Change, Cancellation Are Here to Stay … For Now – Thrifty Traveler
With change fees disappearing this year, will they ever come back? Yes.
Evaporation of travel sector threatens airlines’ very survival – PBS NewsHour
When PBS reached out for this, it was going to be about passenger impacts from the pandemic. By the time I did the interview, the questions had veered into airlines being irresponsible for not having enough cash (thanks to … Read the post
DOT tells airlines to refund canceled flights, but don’t count on cash just yet – Los Angeles Times
I had a lot of inquiries come in about this during the week. United and JetBlue have now shifted their stance after DOT slapped them.
Airline cancel your flight due to coronavirus crisis? You’re still due a refund, DOT says – USA Today
DOT now says that airlines have to give prompt refunds during cancellations or significant schedule changes. That’s great news for travelers in that this means United and JetBlue likely can’t hold on … Read the post
What does the airline aid package mean for travelers? Not much – TPG
The headline says it pretty well. Other than having more flights operating than demand would otherwise require, the aid package shouldn’t mean much of a change for travelers.
14 Things to Do When Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed – USNews and World Report
Finally, something not related to the coronavirus. Here’s an article about what to do when your flight cancels. I had a few tips in there.
