JetBlue made a “monumintal” announcement today that it will be rapidly adding new transcontinental premium Mint routes over the next two years, offering more luxury and competition in… Continue Reading
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Lithium Ion Batteries Banned From Being Transported as Cargo in Canada
All commercial air carriers are prohibited from transporting UN3480 lithium ion batteries as cargo on any airplanes which carry passengers in Canada; and this prohibition became effective as of Friday,… Continue Reading
Virgin Alaska? Alaska Airlines To Buy Virgin America
Ouch. On Monday morning, Alaska Airlines (ALK) announced that it is buying Virgin America (VA) for $2.6b, or $57 per share. That price represents a 90% premium to the price just a few weeks ago,… Continue Reading
Delta Air Lines Combining @DeltaAssist with @Delta on Twitter
Six years ago, Delta Air Lines became the first U.S. airline to offer assistance via Twitter. With a handful of employees, the @DeltaAssist team was able to assist with a variety of tasks, many of which… Continue Reading
JetBlue To Introduce On-Demand, Uber-Style Service for Flights
Early this morning, JetBlue announced an Uber-style service to facilitate travel for large groups. According to the press release, the airline is partnering with the technology company to use… Continue Reading
No More Free Travel Using SkyMiles From Delta Air Lines in the Future?
“‘We want people to be able to use those miles not to fly for free but to control your experience,’ says Glen Hauenstein, Delta’s incoming president and architect of the airline’s revenue plans. To do… Continue Reading
Is Virgin America for Sale?
This morning, Virgin America’s stock soared on a report that it may be for sale. According to Bloomberg News, the company has hired bankers to examine alternatives after having been approached about… Continue Reading
Breaking News: No Survivors of Airplane Crash in Russia, According to Unconfirmed Reports
A Boeing 737-800 airplane which operated as FlyDubai flight 981 and originated in Dubai has crashed in Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia due to missing the runway upon attempting to land at the airport… Continue Reading
Air Travel From the Point of View of an Obese Person
“Everyone is uncomfortable in airplanes. They’re designed to fit as many people as possible , which doesn’t lead to comfortable seats for anyone. Flying is costly, uncomfortable, stressful. Bags… Continue Reading
Despite Criticism, Hillary Clinton Received How Much From the Airlines in Campaign Contributions?
Hillary Clinton is hoping to become the next president of the United States; and despite criticizing airlines for high airfares back in October of 2015, she has already received $145,246.00 from the airlines… Continue Reading