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Virgin Atlantic Goes for Fewer Engines, Fewer Emissions, Less Fuel
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It seems like just yesterday Richard Branson was touting how his (Virgin Atlantic’s) planes were better because they all had four engines, unlike those British Airways 777s. He even painted it on his planes. You…
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Ryanair’s Southwest Knockoff
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I’m guessing that most of you who read this blog know about Southwest’s “Ding!” application. In short, you download a program that stays open on your computer. If you’re connected to the internet, you will…
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Insanity in the LBC
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Ok, ok. I know I sometimes talk too much about aviation in Southern California, but I’ve been trying to cut back. This time though, I have to comment. It’s not LAX that’s causing problems this…
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Thank You for Flying Amtrak
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No, Amtrak did not have an airborne derailment as far as I know. The subject is actually referring to the increasing number of travelers bypassing airplanes for trains. Unfortunately, that is VERY rare in the…
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Skybus Launches
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Head on over to Skybus.com and you’ll see the brand new website launched this morning. (It’s been timing out on me a lot – not a good start.) They’re now taking reservations, and true to…
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A Rough Month for PIA
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It’s always fascinating yet sad to watch a airline self-destruct. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the flag carrier of Pakistan, is well on its way. After a handful of incidents, the European Union added PIA to…
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US Airways On the Clock
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Is there an echo in here? Once again, an airline is under fire for poor performance. I swear, I don’t understand why columnists bother to write these stories over and over. They could just take…
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It’s Dork Time!
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Sometimes, I just find the need to dork out. When a friend passed along the link to flightmemory.com, I knew it was time to get cozy with my computer. This is the result (click to…
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Spirit Officially Joins the Ryanair Club
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I believe Spirit’s transformation is now complete. Yesterday they launched what I believe is the first $0.01 sale they’ve run (it ends tonight). I know they ran a $0.05 sale, but this could be the…
