Crazy days at Etihad, and possibly more to come
Failing investments, new partners and potentially even a new CEO. Etihad is going through all sorts of upheaval right now and it is a lot...
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Can Air Berlin shrink to survive?
Slashing its fleet in half may be the only way Air Berlin can survive. The carrier is expected to announce just such a move later...
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DLD 116: A fantastical farewell flight
A farewell flight on Thai Airways punctuated the difference between it and Lufthansa for this episode's special guest, Josh Zepps. Plus, a new terminal in...
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Lufthansa under anti-trust fire for GDS fees
The line between announcing business plans – a legal act – and price signaling – not so well received – is a fine one in...
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Where to sit on the Lufthansa A320neo
The Lufthansa A320neo is now flying and the seat plan looks rough. Very much so if you're behind the wing and awful in the last...
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Lufthansa takes delivery of the first A320neo
Lufthansa is the proud owner of the very first Airbus A320neo aircraft to be delivered to an airline. The plane was formally handed over today...
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An even more remote route to St. Helena–New Routes for 18 October 2015
What fun new routes were announced this past week? A very infrequent, remote hop is interesting plus Singapore Airlines plans to resume ULH service and...
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Lufthansa’s New Connectivity Play: Many Questions Remain
Lufthansa announced plans to fit its narrow-body fleet with wifi starting in 2016. The announcement was not unexpected but it leaves some questions behind, including...
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Greeks grounded by Grexit crisis
Icarus has a better chance of flying than most Greeks right now. Airlines are quietly cutting off travel agents and Greek credit cards are not...
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Star Alliance Transatlantic Routes: 2015 Edition
Planning a trip across the Atlantic Ocean with Star Alliance? There are nearly 200 transatlantic routes to choose from operated by 13 different airlines. That's...