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  • PDX – Portland, Safety/Security, Technology

    Five Great Things About Portland Airport

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    Sep 15, 2008

    I was up in the Pacific Northwest this past weekend, and on my way home yesterday, I had a chance to walk around the Portland Airport. Since this place has been rated the best airport…

  • 757, Advertising, Air New Zealand, American, Fares, Inflight Entertainment, Mergers/Finance, Schedule Changes, Seats, Singapore Airlines, Technology, United

    This Week on BNET (Sep 8 – 12)

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    Sep 13, 2008

    American Preparing to Expand International 757 Flying American is putting a true premium cabin on 18 757s so it can start doing more long haul international. What new routes might we see? United Stock Tanks…

  • Inflight Entertainment, Seats, Technology

    Three Cool things From the Aircraft Interiors Expo

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    Sep 12, 2008

    I had the chance to spend a day at the first running of the Aircraft Interiors Expo in the US this week, and I have to say, it was pretty interesting. I mean, it’s not…

  • Accidents/Incidents

    Honoring the Flight Crews That Died Seven Years Ago Today

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    Sep 11, 2008

    Another year, another September 11. It’s hard to believe it’s been seven long years since that date became infamous, and it’s incredible to think how much has changed since then. There are plenty of tributes…

  • Government Regulation

    Obama on Aviation

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    Sep 10, 2008

    I spent yesterday at the first Aircraft Interiors Expo here in the US, but I’ve got a busy week ahead. So, you’ll probably see my report from the show early next week. For now, let’s…

  • AirTran, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Frontier, LAX – Los Angeles, Spirit

    Virgin America’s Impending Growth Spurs LAX Terminal Shifts

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    Sep 9, 2008

    I had to go to LAX three times this weekend to pick up and drop off some friends, and while I was there, I saw a few flashing signs noting some of the terminal shifts…

  • Continental, Delta, Fares

    Continental Adds the First Bag Fee; Is Delta Next?

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    Sep 8, 2008

    Looks like Continental has decided to start charging $15 for the first checked bag at the same time they work on devaluing their frequent flier program. Yep, they’ve got some bad news for everyone in…

  • American, BNET, Delta, Fares, Mergers/Finance, Midwest Airlines, Northwest, Republic, Schedule Changes, United

    This Week on BNET (Sep 2 – 5)

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    Sep 6, 2008

    American Asks to Defer Beijing Flights It wasn’t long ago that airlines were climbing on top of each other to grab slots to China. Now the DOT can’t even get airlines to start the flights…

  • 777, Accidents/Incidents, British Airways

    British Airways 777 Accident at Heathrow Likely Caused by Ice Buildup

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    Sep 5, 2008

    We finally have an “Interim Report” on what happened to the BA 777 that lost power and crash-landed at London/Heathrow in January of this year. According to the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), it…

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