Date set for Copa and Avianca-Taca to join Star Alliance
April 2012 is going to be a busy month for Star Alliance. That’s when Copa and Avianca-Taca are expected to become full members of the...
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The debacle that is Avios, and a few gems it offers
When British Airways and Iberia announced a couple months back that they were integrating their loyalty programs under the Avios moniker there were a whole...
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Airlines are in on the Fuel Dump game in a big way
Fuel dump [fyoo-uhl duhmp] (noun): 1. An airfare construction designed to reduce the YQ fuel surcharge that airlines place on certain routes. Used by passengers...
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Southwest announces new routes from Atlanta
The purchase of AirTran by Southwest was, in large part, to gain access to significant gate and slot portfolios at a few major airports where...
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JetBlue now offering priority security access in 15 airports
Want access to the priority security lines at the airport without elite status or buying a first class ticket? Looks like it is time to...
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United adds double EQMs promo; LOTS of fine print
United Airlines has finally stepped up in the ever escalating battle over the San Francisco/Los Angeles–Chicago market, adding a targeted double EQM promotion for locals...
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A quick six hops to Seattle
There’s really nothing quick about this trip. The Pan Am Clipper could make it from New York City to Seattle faster than I will. But...
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How the NY Times got it so wrong on airline pricing
Yesterday had a bit of a buzz on the internet regarding a piece about airfare pricing from Nate Silver that was published on his NY...
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Changes to service in the Middle East & Central Asia
The past week has been a busy one for carriers in the Middle East and Central Asia. In addition to the move by Saudi Arabian...
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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...