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In-flight wifi now live on some United 777s
More of the United Airlines international fleet has wifi now. The carrier has started deployment of Panasonic's Ku-band satellite connectivity on their 2-cabin 777-200ERs. Hooray,...
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United adds 787-9 (with wifi!!) to their fleet
More than just getting a new type in the fleet, the new United 787-9 represents a step forward for in-flight connectivity: the line-fit satellite service...
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JetBlue upgrades in-flight service in a different way
Does a service tray make a difference to the in-flight experience. JetBlue is hoping that's the case. And being able to serve more drinks at...
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James Beach: I salute you
Dear passengers: Please stop being assholes. I know it is hard to accept that the world doesn't completely revolve around you; welcome to the real...
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The rise of Delta Atlantic
A shift is on for Virgin Atlantic. The carrier is moving more capacity west to cross the Atlantic and feed Delta's hubs. Operating long-haul only...
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Celebrating Labor Day, travel style
I’m celebrating today. It is, after all, a holiday, and I’m not at work so that’s reason enough for celebration. But there is more to...
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American and Orbitz come-ish to terms-ish
In a move which is not particularly surprising American Airlines and Orbitz came to an agreement on Friday which sees the airline’s flights once again...
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Yes, some award points really are taxable
Points earnt from opening a bank account most definitely are taxable. Less clear is the credit card angle, though a strict reading of the rules...
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Thai Airways dropping first class to Sydney – 26 Oct 14
Chalk up another loss for the first class flying world: Thai Airways is down-gauging their flights to Sydney, cutting a common award option into Australia.