Southwest grounds 128 planes for missed inspections
More than 100 planes were pulled out of service overnight when Southwest Airlines discovered it had failed to perform mandated inspections on a backup rudder...
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The DoT Takes a Softer Stance on Consumer Protection
So the super-cheap United first class fares will not be honored and the DoT is OK with that. So am I, though the wording of...
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Can Georgia revoke Delta’s fuel tax breaks??
Delta and the state of Georgia are sparring over ~$20mm in fuel tax breaks. Mostly interesting because the way the law is written could cost...
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How a pilot strike led to $680mm in cuts for new planes and services
Air France-KLM is deferring delivery of new aircraft to save cash. And it placed the blame for that move squarely on the pilots union and...
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Wifi on international flights: Present and future
Who is winning the race to provide wifi on international flights? Probably the consumers, with United Airlines following and Delta close behind. American is a...
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Delta’s checked bag guarantee: 20 minutes or 2,500 points
The new Delta checked baggage guarantee says your bags will be out in 20 minutes or you get 2,500 points. Yes, it is copying Alaska...
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Beacon brings unlimited flying to New England
Unlimited flights between Boston, Nantucket, White Plains and the Hamptons will be coming from subscription service Beacon starting this summer. Beacon is the second startup...
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Virgin America adds Austin-Dallas route
Virgin America is swapping in Austin to replace Chicago in its service offering from Dallas Love Field. The new route launches on 28 April 2015...
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IATA Ups Baggage Tracking Requirements
Better checked bag tracking is coming thanks to a new IATA resolution. But why aren't all airlines doing these things already?? Hard to believe that's...
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Oh, the Bluemanity!
What can I say…I'm a sucker for a new special livery, especially when it comes with a timelapse video. Introducing JetBlue's Bluemanity paint job celebrating...