Codeshare check-in notices from United: Now actually useful!
It has been a while since I have flown on a code-share flight ticketed by United Airlines. My recollection of the last trip, however, was...
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ANA grounds 787 fleet, and that’s really OK
The operational troubles with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner continue to grow. ANA reported yet another serious incident early Wednesday in Japan including an emergency landing...
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American’s buy-up offer to keep elite status
For members of American Airlines‘ AAdvantage program who came up short of renewing their Gold or Platinum elite status in 2012 there is some potential...
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Cape Air offering $12 flights through the end of 2012
The airport of Lebanon, New Hampshire is one of many small airports supported via federal funding. The flight operations – to White Plains and Boston...
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Air Canada goes Rouge with new leisure destination service
It isn’t quite a new carrier and it isn’t quite a discount carrier. It won’t involve service to new destinations and it won’t really alter...
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Top-tier elite status: Scam or shortcut to the good stuff??
As the end of the year rolls around and many travelers look to wrap up their year by topping off an account with a quick...
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So then I booked a flight on RyanAir
I’m headed to Europe in January for a weekend trip with some friends. And given that the trip is just a few weeks away I...
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United’s response to Virgin America in Newark
It turns out that I was wrong about how United Airlines would respond to Virgin America announcing 3x daily service from Newark to both San Francisco...
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American Airlines takes delivery of their first 777-300ER
It looks like the delay issues associated with American Airlines taking delivery of their first 777-300ER aircraft have finally been cleared. The company is taking...
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Delta take 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic, joint venture coming
After several weeks of speculation Delta, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Atlantic have come to an agreement which will see Delta acquire a 49% ownership stake...