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We hope the passengers got more than a few free flights. This could have turned into a very serious incident.

Nice way to sell Main Cabin Extra seats. Just make the other seats in economy so cramped that buying the Main Cabin Extra seats with more leg room becomes almost a necessity.

Parker basically promised the unions that US Airways would be running the show at the new American, and he's delivering on that promise.

Is the extra revenue really worth the hit JetBlue may take in travelers' perception of the airline as one of the few airlines where everyone is treated better than usual?

FlightCar likens itself to other sharing economy companies by arguing that there are no regulations for its new business model. But it really isn't complicated at all: It is a business, and there are rules about businesses operating at airports.

Even those that hate American's new look will love what's inside. According to this profile, the wide-body jet features lie-flat seats, upgraded entertainment, and service that actually matches the airline’s extensive branding efforts.

Airlines’ social media accounts will become more sophisticated as their confidence and experience grows. United’s journey thus far is a glimpse at how social media has progressed from static status updates into an integrated service provider in a relatively short time.

United needs to stop making excuses and face that it's been absolutely lousy with social media. When you're being dominated by regional players like AeroMexico and Viva Aerobus, you're losing.

Your baggage may go missing thanks to a carrier who is flying an Airbus plane, but at least you'll be able to track where that bag is thanks to Airbus.

The list is all low-cost airlines, but in the coming years don't be surprised if full-service legacy airlines start to creep in here.