More upgrade options for Star Alliance
Three more airlines have joined the Star Alliance upgrade program this month, bringing the total number or participating carriers up to 19. The new entrants...
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American Airlines to pull inventory from Orbitz
American Airlines has received a favorable court decision from a judge in Illinois this afternoon, allowing it to pull its fares from the search results...
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American Express to cut f/x fees for Platinum & Centurion cards
American Express has announced their intention to cut the foreign exchange fee – currently almost 3% – from their two premium credit cards lines, the...
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United quietly launches Row44 in-flight Internet trial
Without much publicity United Airlines has installed the in-flight Internet service offering from provider Row44 in one of their 757-200 aircraft. Ship N593UA was fitted...
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Southwest announces new routes from Newark
As part of the merger between Continental and United Airlines, Southwest picked up 18 slot pairs at Newark. The first of those slots become available...
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Star Alliance looks to grow down under
Star Alliance is already the largest of the global airline alliances but they appear to be showing no signs of slowing their growth. At their...
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US Airways to launch lifetime status program
US Airways has announced their intention to finally offer a lifetime status recognition program for their frequent fliers, becoming the last of the legacy programs...
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Aeroplan to require Air Canada travel for status
Aeroplan, the frequent flyer program associated with Air Canada announced a change today for their 2012 program and qualifying for status in the loyalty scheme....
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In-flight internet coverage continues to spread
Two airlines made news this week with regards to in-flight internet connectivity with coverage growing both within the United States and across the Atlantic Ocean....
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Welcome (back) to the Roosevelt Island Tramway
It was about nine months ago that the Roosevelt Island Tramway made news by stranding a group of passengers suspended high over New York City....