American’s Hub Analysis
A look at the value each of the 9 hubs brings to American Airlines. And some thoughts on why Phoenix might be on the chopping...
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Smartest luggage ever?
A suitcase with an integrated phone charger, scale, proximity sensor and app support. I'm not sure I can handle my bag being smarter than I...
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Nifty (even if likely fake) passport stamps
There's no way this collection of passport stamps is real. But I still love it and am terribly jealous. I want them all. But do...
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Comparing fuel burn from US carriers
Which US airline consumes the most fuel per hour of flying? Or compare the same aircraft type across airlines. Some interesting trends and patterns emerge.
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Goodbye, Mr. Wright
No more rules for routes at Love Field in Dallas; the Wright Amendment is history. So, does that mean more competition or less at the...
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Awww…airlines fighting over a customer via Twitter
When two brands decide to engage on Twitter the outcome can often be entertaining. When airlines are involved, well, the stakes are often a bit...
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Why do most travel planning tools fail?
Do you have an idea for the "next big thing" in online travel planning? Odds are you don't, and this is an interesting take on...
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The Fourth Global Airline Alliance: Etihad Airways Partners
There's a new global alliance coming: Etihad Airways Partners. The problem is that the details are sparse and the benefits quite unclear. But it was...
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Delta at Love Field: Not dead yet
"I'm not dead yet" may as well be the slogan for Delta at Dallas's Love Field. The carrier has negotiated 3 months of gate access...
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AirBnB gets legit in San Francisco
AirBnB is now legit in San Francisco thanks to a new law passed this week. There are rules (lots of them) and limits, but overall...