American Airlines extends Viasat deal to A321neo fleet
American Airlines will take the Viasat Ka-band inflight connectivity solution on its A321neo fleet when deliveries begin in 2019. The 100-aircraft deal was secured in...
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Parker shoots down AAdvantage spin-off idea. Again.
The push for US airlines to better monetize their loyalty programs continues to grow. But don't expect it to happen any time soon. The co-brand...
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DLD 204: Low-balling the buyout offer
It is an interesting time to be a 3rd party loyalty program operator. Air Canada is now trying to buy back Aeroplan and Aeromexico made...
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American, JAL bring CES 2019 closer to Tokyo with non-stop flights
Adding extra flights to the schedule for the annual CES show in Las Vegas is a relatively common move. Demand is high and travelers are...
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DLD 203: Is Chicago the next St. Louis??
Will O'Hare shift in its role for American Airlines, losing its global gateway status? Also, dedicated crew for airline executives and lots of news about...
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Carry-on bags are back: American Airlines Basic Economy gets a little less basic
Informed passengers truly can affect the airline industry. Today's example comes at American Airlines, where carry-on bags will soon be included in the carrier's Basic...
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Did US carriers come up short on placating China?
US airlines complied with China's demands to not list Taiwan as a separate country. At least they think they did. But China's CAAC appears far...
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China wins airport “separatism” battle
Chalk up another trade win for China over the United States. US airlines quietly updated their websites in the past 24 hours to strip the...
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DLD 202: Taking a Brazilian trim
United Airlines trimmed its assets this quarter owing to the new open skies arrangement with Brazil. Tehran is getting trimmed this summer as well, while ....
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A July 4th retirement party: Piedmont’s final Dash 8 flies tonight
Early on Wednesday evening American Airlines flight 4927 will depart Charlotte destined for Salisbury Wicomico Ocean City Regional Airport in Salisbury, Maryland just as it...