Government Regulation
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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…
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Cranky on the Web – Reviewing the Year, More on Hidden City Ticketing, Delays on the Tarmac and on Southwest
In the Trenches: Reviewing the Year and Preparing for 2015 – Small Business Center I take a quick look back on 2014…
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More US – Mexico Flights May Be Coming Soon Thanks to Loosening of the Rules
Maybe “soon” isn’t the right word. Nevertheless, beginning in January 2016 (a mere 13 months away) some of the silly regulations governing…
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If You Think Norwegian Has Been Banned From the US, You’re Wrong
The news broke earlier this week and spread like wildfire. The US has refused to grant Norwegian Air International approval for its…
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Stop Focusing on How Fares are Displayed, We Have Bigger Problems
There’s a lot of stupid government regulation when it comes to the airline industry, and for that reason, it’s important to choose…
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Cranky on the Web (June 7 – 13)
Airlines vie for federally subsidized routes in Mississippi – Watchdog.org This is a piece talking about Mississippi airports trying to maintain their…
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The DOT’s Latest Proposed Rulemaking is Surprisingly Not Terrible
Those in the airline industry have been waiting for the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) latest proposed rulemaking with a mix of fear…
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DOT Moves Forward on Mandating How and Where Airline Fees Should be Displayed
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is at it again. In its latest proposed rulemaking, DOT tackles a lot of issues behind the…
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Emirates Tries to Grow Beyond Its Home Market, Others Freak Out
Emirates is a big airline, and it’s only going to keep getting bigger. But while Dubai is a large and growing hub,…
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If You’ve Never Heard of the Freedoms of the Air, Here’s What They Are
I think it’s time to get educational. Anyone know what the Freedoms of the Air are? I’m guessing a lot of you…
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Great Lakes Slashes Service to Small Cities, Blames Pilot Shortage
If you live in Devils Lake, Jamestown, Fort Dodge, Mason City, Ironwood, or Thief River Falls, you’ve just lost your only commercial…
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Why Airlines Hate Venezuela
If you happen to live in Venezuela and want to fly out of the country, good luck. Thanks to truly terrible government…