Don’t change the channel: Live TV grounded as airlines cut costs
Survey data and inflight behavior both suggest strong demand for live television on board. But a couple airlines are cutting the service, at least temporarily....
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Optimism on the horizon: The Weekly Wrap 15 May 2020
Is it time to start getting excited about a travel rebound? It appears the market finally hit rock bottom so everything that happens is good...
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Delta shifts pilots for new normal
There's more to Delta's fleet plan than just this week's 777 retirement news. The company is shifting crew bases as it adjusts its network and...
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United faces lawsuit over M&A employees pay cut
Facing 20 days of unpaid leave and a forced vacation schedule at least one United Airlines employees has turned to the courts for relief. A...
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JetBlue offers free TrueBlue Mosaic status, plus a year extension
JetBlue waited longer than most to announce plans for its TrueBlue loyalty program in the wake of the coronavirus groundings. But it appears the carrier...
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Delta drops 777 fleet as coronavirus cuts continue
Chalk up another airline fleet type retired. Delta Air Lines will remove its 777s from service by the end of 2020, citing lower operating efficiencies...
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Allegiant sees quick recovery on the horizon
As airlines around the globe debate just how long the travel downturn will be an unlikely outlier opinion was mooted this week from Allegiant. Company...
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Emirates puts Premium Economy on hold
Travelers have been waiting for years to see a new premium economy cabin arrive at Emirates. And, unfortunately, it appears the wait will stretch a...
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DOT further relaxes airline CARES Act obligations
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) will offer airlines increased flexibility under their CARES Act obligations. But rather than choosing individual airports that will be...
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United raises ire in cutting hours for salaried employees
Last week United Airlines informed its Management & Administrative (M&A) work group of required unpaid time off this summer. This week the carrier shared some...