Delta, others, smarting from new bird strike tests
The US FAA’s decision to step up its scrutiny of bird strike testing of large antenna radomes has had a profoundly negative impact on airlin... Continue Reading
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A travel ‘STEP’ that makes sense
There you are, at the hotel bar of a swank resort in that exotic destination you’ve been bragging to your pals and coworkers about for... Continue Reading
Unravel like a sweater
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Will employee discontent hurt WestJet?
Nearly two years ago employees at WestJet overwhelmingly endorsed the creation of a new regional carrier to allow the airline to ratchet up ... Continue Reading
From go-go boots to inflight exec: Sally Glenn-Lee’s amazing ride
Been there, done that, got the hot pants. If Sally Glenn-Lee should ever write a book, this could be the title for an account of her adventu... Continue Reading
Recycling aircraft interiors is achievable
A fledgling UK-based company believes it has the answer to a problem that has been puzzling aircraft manufacturers for some time: how to rec... Continue Reading
Installing under exemption
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#PaxEx Podcast: Travel Distribution Disruption
Welcome to Episode 4 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest this week is airline and travel analyst Henry Harteveldt. In this episode, we consider... Continue Reading
We got Southwest to pay $100 million for Internet
In this world, where company messaging is managed to a hilt, it’s rare to hear executives speak completely off the cuff about one of their b... Continue Reading
Premium Economy presents clear opportunity for US carriers
In 1999 United Airlines introduced Economy Plus seating. It is an extra 4-6 inches of legroom in a standard economy seat and is available fo... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Redefining Premium with the Spaceseat
Over Christmas I flew to Los Angeles to visit friends, and decided to treat myself to a flight with Air New Zealand. Having interacted with ... Continue Reading
Spirit Airlines taps Acro for 5,000 slim seats
US ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has contracted Acro Aircraft Seating to supply some 5,000 slimline economy class seats for 30 Airb... Continue Reading
Fines set for bringing pot to Colorado airports
While it is now legal to possess and purchase marijuana in Colorado, anyone who brings pot to either of the state’s two busiest airports – D... Continue Reading
Chicken Little friendly?
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The many ways to add more aircraft seats
Aircraft interiors experts have put on their thinking caps to consider more space saving initiatives now that Airbus intends to increase the... Continue Reading
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