Interesting new seat map for JAL’s 787 Dreamliners
JAL has updated the seat maps for their inaugural 787 Dreamliner route – Boston to Tokyo – and is showing off one of the more...
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Another month of many retirements for American Airlines pilots
October 1, 2011 saw 129 pilots retire from American Airlines, an increase over the already high 111 retirees from the prior month. The number of...
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Virgin America/Membership Rewards earning rate announced
The partnership between American Express Membership Rewards and Virgin America was announced several weeks ago but without many details at the time. Those details were expected...
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Cargolux now ready to take delivery of 747-8F
After abruptly canceling the delivery of the first Boeing 747-8F aircraft a couple weeks ago launch customer Cargolux is now ready to move forward with...
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UK cutting APD tax for some routes
The United Kingdom has long been known for a rather brutal tax known as the Airline Passenger Duty ("APD") assessed on departing passengers. The fee...
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JetBlue offering 20% off award redemption
JetBlue has joined the ranks of airlines offering award redemption sales this fall, offering a limited-time 20% off sale for award travel. The deal requires...
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Fewer 3-hour delays, higher cancellation rates – GAO report
The "3-hour rule" regarding flight delays was supposed to make things better for passengers by preventing them from being stuck on airplanes on the ground...
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Sounding the death knell for the Schwab Visa Credit Card
A couple years ago there was perhaps no better credit card to carry than the Schwab Invest First Visa. The card was, quite frankly, superb....
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Can the NYPD really shoot down an airplane?
In an interview which first aired last night NYPD commissioner Ray Kelly stated that the department does, in fact, have that ability: [i]n an extreme...
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ANA takes delivery of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner
ANA took delivery of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner today, marking a major milestone in the project’s lifecycle. Boeing has been working on the Dreamliner...