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Should Airlines Have Frequent Flier Programs?
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It seems to be a no-brainer in the airline industry to have some sort of frequent flier program. In fact, people have come to expect it. JetBlue, for example, tried to go without it, but…
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Open Seating – Having a Choice is Nice
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Some people love open seating on aircraft while others hate it. It’s truly a polarizing issue. Look at Southwest, for example. The granddaddy of open seating has stuck with their strategy for over 30 years.…
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AirTran to Phoenix, Frontier to Hartford, Silverjet
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I’ve let up on posting so often about new route announcements, because usually they just aren’t that interesting. But every so often an airline announces a new city and it seems to be worth mentioning.…
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Palmdale is NOT the Answer
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I’m not quite sure why it is that Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa thinks that Palmdale is the answer to LA’s aviation needs. One quick look at a map will show you why it’s not…
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The Disaster That is Brazil
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I’m not sure how many of you are following the aviation scene in Brazil these days, but there have been plenty of developments related to the Gol 737 crash that are enough to frighten anyone.…
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The True Meaning of Thanksgiving
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Ah, Thanksgiving. It’s easily my favorite holiday of the year. I’ve been stuffing myself over the last few days to keep myself in top shape for the big meal today. But for the traveler, there…
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Thank You, Southwest
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Hey, remember that whole anti-trust post yesterday? Yeah, well, it may have just gotten a little easier for US Airways. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Southwest has told Delta and US Airways that…
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Are US Airways/Delta Anti-Trust Concerns Valid?
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Now that it’s been a few days since the merger was announced, I thought I’d back up and take a look at the most questionable part of the deal – whether or not it would…
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Listen, Listen to the Music
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Yeah, it’s a crude drawing, but I think you get the point. It’s time for iPod + airplane. Apple announced that they will be partnering with Air France, Continental, Delta, Emirates, KLM and United to…
