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Airline News

Bringing you the latest airline news and airline industry insights. Get the need-to-know developments in passenger experience, ancillary services, revenue management, and loyalty and technology.

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Think border queues are long at Heathrow? It’s even worse for detained children

Another ding in Heathrow's already rusty armor comes from a child welfare watchdog that claims children detained at immigration are being treated poorly.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Hilton debuts its new airport-friendly hotel concept

With new properties near Heathrow and at Frankfurt, Hilton is trying to re-invent the tired airport hotel concept with better services and easier access to transit.

Skift | 11 years ago

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European airline industry mag picks its top business leaders

The winners include an executive who's fighting the European Union's emissions scheme and the man responsible for London's air safety during the Olympics.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Sprint is successful, despite bad press and complaining customers

Sprint CEO Ben Baldanza doesn't care what anyone says about Spirit: He knows that his system is working.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Fee face-off: How the add-ons actually add up

The Guardian ranks low-cost UK carriers in six areas and Ryanair comes out the most expensive in five of those.

Skift | 11 years ago

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What Allegiant Air does better than all its competitors

The low-cost airline has stayed out of major markets and focused on needs of leisure travelers. That's helped it be profitable for nine straight years.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Berlin’s airport will not open in June

So much for German punctuality: Summer travel to Berlin will become more complicated as opening date is pushed to August at the earliest.

Skift | 11 years ago

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PR: Southwest is recognized for green credentials

Being named most environmental airline is kind of like being called the most honest advertising executive. Still, the designation points once again to how Southwest does business differently - and smarter - than its peers.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Biz class seat strategy: Angled, V-pattern and “yin yang”

The airlines experiment with the best ways to put business-class travelers in their place.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Cathay Pacific’s SFO lounge to open doors to “influential” social media peeps

A high Klout score can get travelers inside Cathay's lounge, even if they are flying coach. Monitor "#cathayloungeisawesome" to judge effectiveness.

Skift | 11 years ago