DLD 170: It isn’t a computer "glitch"
Computers are creating challenges for airlines and hotels these days. But it still isn't a "glitch." Another airline is disappearing and the CSeries may be...
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Viasat brings more & faster inflight internet closer
We're a step closer to more and faster inflight internet service as ViaSat-2 entered the testing phase this week. American Airlines, JetBlue and Icelandair are...
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American’s Christmas Scheduling SNAFU
Flying on American Airlines this December? Are you sure about that? The company admitted today that thousands of flights are at risk of not operating...
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LaGuardia Shuffle: JetBlue to Marine Air Terminal
My favorite airport terminal in New York City gets a new tenant in just under 2 months. JetBlue is moving in to the Marine Air...
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A350 deferrals continue as airlines reconsider options
The airlines changed and so did the market. Now the order book must follow. More deferrals are coming for the A350, pushing profitability for the...
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American Airlines expands Summer ’18 service in Europe
Secondary European markets are getting a boost from American Airlines next summer. Budapest, Prague and Venice will all see additional service flying starting next May.
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Big bucks, big bills for Gogo in Q2 ’17
More passengers are using Gogo's service but that doesn't translate into greater profits. Costs are also up and consumers may find themselves soon paying more...
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American sees big boost from Basic Economy fares
Initial results from American's Basic Economy rollout are positive, with a nice boost to the bottom line. Even the competitive advantage of not selling Basic...
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DLD 151: So many misses, most of which are good things
A near miss at SFO is big news this week, as are missed earnings numbers, status matches and an AvGeek tragedy.
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American celebrates a special 75th anniversary with a 777
American Airlines celebrated the 75th workiversary of mechanic Al Blackman with a special aircraft livery and flight-seeing tour above New York City. Pretty cool stuff.