Delta makes strategic competitive move with free meals on some flights
Travelers like free meals on longer flights. This statement is not hard to believe on its face, but Delta Air Lines has gone so far as to re... Continue Reading
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Brexit uncertainty clouds outlook for Ryanair and EasyJet
Continued Brexit uncertainty today prompted Ryanair to present a “cautious” outlook for the remainder of FY17, hot on the heels of low-cost ... Continue Reading
The good and the not so good of LA area airport shifts
Some think of Los Angeles in terms of palm trees and beaches and boardwalks. For me it is just a mess of interstates and airports. And those... Continue Reading
Will Norwegian’s low-cost transatlantic service fly under Trump?
As President Trump’s “America First” policies continue to raise alarm bells around the world, the US Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has ... Continue Reading
Premium economy pricing compared to econo – now more consistent
As an increasing number of airlines introduce premium economy on their international flights, and the airlines that offer the middle cabin b... Continue Reading
To fly, to buy: Taste-testing the new Marks & Spencer menu on BA
British Airways cut complimentary food service on its short-haul flights earlier this month, citing passenger preference. While BA’s l... Continue Reading
Learning from United’s beating, American rolls out Basic Economy
And then there were three. American Airlines this week announced details of its long-awaited Basic Economy product, joining Delta and United... Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines adjusts to serve larger markets
Southwest Airlines is giving up on Akron and Dayton, Ohio. As of 3 June 2017 the carrier will consolidate those operations to the larger, ne... Continue Reading
When you find yourself mulling a mileage run on JetBlue
Maybe taking five weeks off from travel has affected my brain. I’m actually considering a “mileage run” on an airline that... Continue Reading
As Dubai World Central utility grows, will PaxEx improve?
An airport with almost no flights and more staff than passengers is rarely a sign of success. But such initial shortcomings will not stop se... Continue Reading
Snack sponsorship? Delta chews on fresh ideas with new rollout
Acknowledging that the pendulum may have swung too far in the direction of bare bones service on board, some airlines are bringing back prod... Continue Reading
Pet pigs and other potential problems on planes
Lines are long, planes are crowded, seats are often snug, and the overall air travel experience can leave one feeling less than enthused abo... Continue Reading
Basic Economy isn’t about the LCCs
“We have to compete.” This was the message then-American Airlines president Scott Kirby delivered to Wall Street analysts in October 2015 wh... Continue Reading
OPINION: Why approving NAI’s permit is good for US airline industry
Predictably, most of the interview pitches I have received from PR people regarding the Department of Transportation’s final decision on 2 D... Continue Reading
Airberlin looks again to Etihad for financial support
The fight to stay alive for airberlin took on another twist this week as the company announced additional funding from Etihad. This is the f... Continue Reading
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