Why the Delta SkyMiles changes don’t really matter
Delta is changing the way travelers will earn points in its SkyMiles program next year. The news came out yesterday and, not surprisingly, there was...
Month: February 2014
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United Airlines quietly activates LiveTV-powered wifi on some 737s
A couple months back United Airlines acknowledged that they had begun installation of the LiveTV/ViaSat-powered Ka-band satellite wifi connectivity product on their 737 fleet. These...
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Florida Express Jet: The little airline which almost started operations
So much for having planes secured, flights for sale and ground services ready to go. Florida Express Jet has stopped taking reservations for flights and...
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Welcome back, JetBlue GoPacks
The “GoPack” is back from JetBlue. These packages of flight coupons for specific routes are available once again (previously on sale in 2012) and they...
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The newest, fastest in-flight internet will launch in China
Want to connect in-flight to the latest in airborne wifi services? Starting in 2015 that will mean a trip to China. Air China has signed...
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The final DC-10 flight giveaway!
Last Thursday I was one of about 30 passengers on the final scheduled commercial service of a DC-10 aircraft. The plane, operated by Biman Bangladesh...
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United fare construction made easy
Okay, so doing anything with airline fare construction isn’t necessarily easy, but there are a few ways to make it easier. For a United Airlines...
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United getting serious about carry-on bag rules
For the past several weeks there have been discussions on FlyerTalk and Milepoint about an impending change in the carry-on baggage policies for United Airlines....
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In flight: Manchester to JFK on American Airlines
Ever have one of those trips where everything seems a bit askew? Nothing wrong, necessarily, but just a bit different. Like you’re living in a...
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Wifi in-flight on Thai’s A380
Call it a case of being in the right place at the right time. I chose to fly on the Thai A380 this week when...
