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Flying Southwest Across the Country to Charleston (Trip Report)
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We had a wedding to attend just outside of Charleston, South Carolina, and when I looked at flights, I realized something obvious: flying to Charleston on a Friday during the summer is not cheap. But…
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Southwest Struggles With Denied Boardings, But Others Are Worse
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Yesterday I wrote about the denied boarding trends at Alaska, American, Delta, and United. Today, I’m going to start with Southwest and work my way through the rest of the branded airlines that report their…
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Denied Boardings Have Plunged For Most Airlines But Not American (And That’s Not Bad)
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Everyone remembers what happened on April 9, 2017. Ok, you might not recall the exact date, but that was the day that the Chicago airport police forcibly dragged Dr. Dao off a United Express flight,…
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3 Links I Love: The Dulles-Miami Shuffle, Flip-Flopping in Georgia, Via Air’s Not-So-Stellar Record
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This week’s featured link: United adding Miami-Washington Dulles flights as American drops route – USA Today As someone who lives close to Dulles said to me, “Am I the only one shocked to find out…
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An Amazing Bag Check Process Followed By an OK Experience on Alaska (Trip Report)
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You’ve heard about the flight up to Seattle before our Alaska cruise; now it’s time to talk about the trip home. A couple days into the cruise, I was greeted by a very welcome note.…
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American’s Current Strategy Has a Familiar Refrain: Follow Delta’s Lead
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Second quarter earnings reports have come and gone, and there were two particularly interesting pieces of news coming from American. First, American announced it will begin allowing Basic Economy travelers to bring regular carry-ons onboard.…
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Following Pittsburgh’s Aviation Roller Coaster Ride Through Its London Flight
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British Airways has decided to return to Pittsburgh starting April 2, 2019 with a four-times weekly flight to London’s Heathrow Airport on a 787. This flight alone seems like a natural extension of BA’s efforts…
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3 Links I Love: The Island Hopper, Old Airline Maps, Operation Pineapple Tops
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This week’s featured link: Watch the new Big Metal Bird: Island Hopper – United Hub This one has always been on the bucket list – flying the famed island hopper that goes between Guam and…
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Delta Spins Its Test to Stop Supporting Group Travel Within the US
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If you’ve never arranged a trip for a large number of people, then you’ve been missing out on the pain and suffering that comes with booking groups with airlines. Airlines have created special rules for…
