Categories
Recent Articles
-
Across the Aisle From American’s SVP of Government Affairs on Why Privatizing Air Traffic Control is Good (and Shouldn’t be Called Privatization)
–
A couple of weeks ago, I posted an interview with Steve Dickson, Delta’s SVP of Flight Operations, on why Delta opposes efforts to privatize air traffic control in the US. This week we look at…
-
Cranky on the Web – Finding Cheap European Flights, US Airport Complaints, United Snacks
–
Travel to Europe for Less – Kiplinger’s Personal Finance This article looked at the various low cost costs to get to and fly within Europe. I spoke with the author at length, but the particular…
-
3 Links I Love: United Leaves Dubai But Adds Snacks, Pigs on a Runway
–
Today’s featured link: United Airlines to stop flying to Dubai – Reuters Another one bites the dust. United (again following Delta’s lead) is pulling out of Dubai. But I see a lot more merit in…
-
American is the First US Airline to Introduce True Premium Economy, But Others Will Likely Follow
–
In the last decade, it’s been incredibly rare to hear about American being first, but this is a different American these days. Yesterday, the airline announced it would add a true premium economy section to…
-
The Only Thing Shocking About Delta Ending Its Interline Agreement With Emirates is That It Took This Long
–
It happened so quietly that very few people seemed to notice, but over the holiday weekend, Delta ended its interline agreement with Emirates. I know, you’re completely surprised, aren’t you? I actually was surprised… that…
-
Alaska Airlines Adds Extra Legroom Seating But Does It a Bit Differently
–
Ever since United learned how to monetize Economy Plus about a decade ago, US-based airlines have nearly all come around to the idea of selling seats with more legroom on their aircraft (excluding Southwest, most…
-
3 Links I Love: The Reason Air Asia Crashed, Delta Defends New York Slots, CEO of the Year
–
Today’s featured link: Circuit-board solder crack cited in Indonesia AirAsia crash probe – ATW They say it’s never just one thing that leads to an aircraft accident, and this is a textbook example. Remember when…
-
Long Beach Gets 9 New Slots, But Which Airlines Will Want Them?
–
You all know I love nothing more than some local drama at my hometown airport. This time, however, it’s not the customs facility (which continues to slowly crawl through the process), but something more concrete.…
-
California, Long the Nation’s Most Important State for Building Aircraft, Just Watched Its Last One Roll Off the Line
–
Since the beginning of powered flight, California and aviation have had a special bond. Early aircraft manufacturers swarmed to the Golden State to take advantage of all it had to offer: a growing, skilled workforce…
