DOT announces airline service mandates for extended PPP funding
Expect to see a few new and unexpected routes operating over the next 10 weeks. As with the Summer 2020 version of the Payroll Support...
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British Airways revamps Speedbird Cafe, requires advance purchase
Passengers planning to eat on board their next British Airways short-haul route will need to plan ahead. As part of the new Speedbird Cafe program...
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Fareportal sues JetBlue as access is cut
JetBlue faces accusations of excluding online travel agencies to "illegally acquire, enhance, and maintain its monopoly over passenger air travel" in markets where it holds...
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Aeroplan adds Virgin Australia as earn/burn partner
Members of the Air Canada Aeroplan loyalty program have a new option to expand their travels into Australia. The carrier announced that Virgin Australia will...
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Thompson Aero Seating sees financial challenges, seeks additional funding
It is a standard legal phrasing that no company wants to include in its financial reports. This week premium cabin seating manufacturer Thompson Aero disclosed...
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Guns at the Checkpoint: Diving in to the TSA’s data on firearm incidents
The TSA cannot seize weapons at its checkpoints. But the Agency can enforce civil penalties against violators. For some reason, however, those penalties all but...
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Delta picks Viasat for single-aisle connectivity refresh
Delta Air Lines is officially leaving Gogo/Intelsat behind on part of its fleet, switching to Viasat's Ka-band in-flight connectivity offering on more than 300 single-aisle...
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JetBlue takes delivery of first A220
JetBlue promised it would take delivery of its first A220 in 2020 and it beat the deadline by mere hours, with an evening ferry flight...
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Emirates launches Premium Economy to London
The newest Emirates A380 will fly a dedicated route starting this week. That's great news for travelers looking to try out the updated cabins, though...
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Emirates unveils Premium Economy offering
Emirates' customers finally have a premium economy option for their travels. But there's a catch: Travelers cannot book the seat yet and might not be...
