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  • Customer Service, Miscellaneous

    Thoughts on “An Open Letter To The Airline Industry Leadership”

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    Oct 31, 2008

    I received an email from the author of the blog, “Think for a Moment,” suggesting that I take a look at the letter to airline CEOs that he (she?) had written. I’m always happy to…

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    If You Live in Dallas, Come on Out Tonight

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    Oct 30, 2008

    As I mentioned before, I’m in Dallas for the Southwest Halloween contest tomorrow. But tonight, I’ll be joining Southwest blogger and spokeswoman Paula Berg along with some other esteemed Southwest folk at Club Schmitz near…

  • Delta, Mergers/Finance, Northwest

    Delta and Northwest Consummate Their Merger

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    Oct 30, 2008

    Looks like it’s a done deal. Delta and Northwest cleared the last hurdle in their merger effort yesterday when the DOJ approved the deal without any changes. Now, one of the oldest names in American…

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    Road Trip!

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    Oct 29, 2008

    For someone who focuses so much on the world of flying, it may seem funny to hear that I absolutely love road trips. I used to drive across the country to go back and forth…

  • Seats, Ted, United

    United Details Plans for Ted’s Death

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    Oct 28, 2008

    United has internally released its plans for how it’s going to handle the dismantling of Ted, and as usual, copies are circulating. I know that some planes have already been painted over, but that’s just…

  • Delays/Cancellations

    Not Why Your Flight Was Canceled

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    Oct 27, 2008

    Popular Science had an odd four-piece photo gallery entitled Why Your Flight Got Cancelled. Maybe it’s just me but this seemed all wrong. Let’s take a look, you hit the comments, and then let me…

  • AirTran, BNET, Fares, Fuel, LAX – Los Angeles, Safety/Security, United, US Airways

    This Week on BNET (Oct 20 – 24)

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    Oct 25, 2008

    “Airport Security in America is a Sham . . .” Effective security may be unpleasant, but it’s worthwhile and important. Is what we have today effective? What else can airlines be doing? Mayor Villaraigosa’s Misguided…

  • Government Regulation, Safety/Security

    “Secure Flight” Will Soon Require Gender and Birthdate When You Fly

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    Oct 24, 2008

    Looks like those wacky folks over at the Department of Homeland Security are at it again. In the name of improving your safety and security, Secure Flight is (supposedly) ready for implementation in early 2009.…

  • Airport Experience, JetBlue, JFK – New York/JFK

    JetBlue Opens Its New JFK Terminal 5

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    Oct 23, 2008

    JetBlue travelers rejoice! The airline’s brand spanking new Terminal 5 opened yesterday. This means the cramped and awkward Terminal 6 is finally, mercifully empty. If you’d like to learn more about the terminal, you can…

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