Does an airline owe refunds for broken in-flight wifi?
Does an airline owe passengers a refund if their in-flight wifi doesn't deliver? Currently that answer is murky. And at least one connectivity provider objects...
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Norse Atlantic announces initial US routes
Norse Atlantic Airways aims to replace a trio of Norwegian's long-haul routes across the Atlantic Ocean next summer. In a filing with the US Department...
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Some details on Connect Airlines’ operating costs
Looking to lease a couple Q400s to launch an airline? The going rate appears to be $50k/month, according to recent DOT filings made by Connect...
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Winter waiver issued for US airport slots, with an international twist
Airlines operating to some of the largest US airports won a reprieve from regulators, extending a waiver put in place as the COVID pandemic began...
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Alitalia Due (a/k/a Italia Trasporto Aereo) applies for US service
Come October 15th Alitalia will cease operations; Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) will take its place as Italy's flag carrier. Except that Alitalia will still probably...
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Small city airport grants for big airlines
The US Department of Transportation will spend $18 million this year to bolster flight options for smaller airports and communities. Nearly all of that money...
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DLD 341: A Midsummer Night’s (fever) Dream
Fancy new screens, a questionable route plan, open borders (sortof) and a trio of new/renewed airlines make the news this week. Plus, what happens if...
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Air Canada fights back, disputes $25 million DOT fine
A year ago, as passengers started pressing Air Canada for refunds against cancelled flights, the airline fought back. Now, in the wake of a proposed...
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DLD 340: United’s mind-blowing order
United Airlines announced a 270 aircraft narrow-body order today. Also in this episode: Seriously, though, that’s a ton of planes, and the full fleet retrofit...
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US aims to block sale of tickets to Belarus
The US Department of Transportation tentatively acted to prohibit the sale of passenger flights between the US and Belarus. A final order could come as...
