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President Obama has enacted reforms that have cut visa wait times abroad and increased destination marketing. Policies to create a faster, more seamless entry would be the logical next step, as would releasing more money to pay customs and border control staff.

JetBlue is the middle of a brand upgrade with new uniforms and its first business class preparing to debut next year. With no plans of pursuing a merger, the carrier is free to create coy comparison that differentiate the brand from its complained-about peers.

JetBlue's Caribbean destination focus helps set it apart, which is an important tactic in a moment when fare and amenity competition has grown increasingly tight.

It is somewhat surprising that United has agreed to honor all of those mistake fares. But, considering all of the ill will that the airline generated through its glitch-ridden merger over the last year-and-a-half, this decision will be very well-received.

Now that there's been all this consolidation in the airline industry, maybe they'll be profitable enough to afford some meals and silverware in coach. Otherwise, these vintage airline spoons will signal the unappetizing end of an era.

Southwest doesn't pray to the altar of Bags Fly Free, but it will keep its first two checked bags for free policy as long as the program continues to let it take market share. It's that simple.

Gogo has always done an excellent job making it easier for passengers to pay quickly. It used iTunes account info early on and the Amazon method is a logical next step.

When stacked up next to one another, the airlines' choices on efficiency make the worst performers look like really bad businesses.

The majority of Americans don't care one way or the other if American Airlines and US Airways merge, even if the Justice Department is advocating on their behalf.