American Main Select focuses on business travelers in economy class
American Airlines plans a revamp of the marketing for its high frequency, business-focused routes in 2022. Along with shedding the "American Shuttle" branding, the carrier...
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Finnair launches "Business Light" basic premium fare option
Finnair believes that some business class passengers might be making the purchase solely for the premium in-flight experience. The carrier launched a "Business Light" ticketing...
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JetBlue’s London launch brings an unexpected disruption to fares
JetBlue's new London service brings many potential disruptions to the transatlantic market. And one unexpected one to the way the carrier operates.
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Air Canada fights back on refund demands, disputes DOT authority
Facing dozens of customer complaints to the US Department of Transportation, Air Canada is fighting back. While the carrier has only filed one response publicly...
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Austria to implement minimum fares, short flight surcharges
Prices flying in and out of Austria are set to rise. And at least one airline is happy with the news, though expect lawsuits aplenty...
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Inflight social distancing will kill short-haul LCC travel: IATA
Blocking middle seats or even sitting passengers every other row is not a problem when load factors hover in the mid-teens, occasionally peaking at 30%...
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Hawaiian Airlines Basic Economy fares go live
The airline will insist that the move is about increasing options. But Hawaiian Airlines launched its Basic Economy fares in three markets today, resulting in...
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DLD 259: A classless future
What happens when booking classes all go away? We should know soon, and this week's show has a preview from the inside.
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A pair of delays hit Hawaiian’s growth plans
The most punctual airline in the United States is facing a pair of notable delays affecting the company's revenue. Hawaiian Airlines detailed the impact of...
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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...