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Airlines

Will global airline service eventually be decided in a few boardrooms?

The trends are clear as consolidation takes hold in the U.S. and global alliances become all-powerful. Fewer, more stable airlines, maybe, but it's not necessarily advantageous for passengers trying to get from here to there with a reasonable fare.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Airlines

Berlin's new airport faces more delays and pushes back opening until fall of 2013

Although Berlin is an important city, the fact that Frankfurt and Munich continue to grow while their eastern neighbor is stalled once again speaks to the continued business dominance by the western half of Germany.

12 years ago

Airlines

China's second largest airline China Eastern is getting bigger

New planes and an expanded network will help the line keep pace with consumer growth while it attempts to carve out a bigger #2 slot for itself.

12 years ago

Airlines

Etihad says it's happy with the stake in Virgin Australia it already has

Etihad's relationship with Virgin will allow it to continue it's attack on weakened legacy carriers around the world -- in this case Qantas.

Haseeb Haider | 12 years ago

Airlines

U.S. regional airports enter the 21st century after multi-year makeovers

The U.S. may have been first to embrace the jet age, but its aging infrastructure is putting it behind rivals such as China that have been on an airport building boom over the last decade.

Curtis Tate | 12 years ago

Airlines

British Airways parent would consider investing in a combined American Airlines and US Airways

A combined AA and US Airways bolstered by some love from British Airways and Iberia could very well be the global powerhouse out of the US and Europe that could challenge the expanding airlines out of the Middle East and Asia.

Roland Gribben | 12 years ago

Airlines

UK consumers may no longer be charged high fees to pay with credit cards

There's a difference between breaking up costs to keep prices lower for consumers and adding them back in as exorbitant fees to gouge them as many operators have done with credit card fees.

David Millward | 12 years ago

Airlines

What a merger of American Airlines and US Airways means for consumers

There's still some distance to go before the two airlines decide to become one but recent mergers between competitors and a big merger in US Airways history provide some promise that they'll get it right.

Scott Mayerowitz | 12 years ago

Airlines

Tips for scoring the award seats you want with the frequent-flier miles you have

Award seats are harder to find than ever due to schedule cuts causing fewer flights and higher fares. This means mileage holders are fighting for a seat months before their travel dates.

12 years ago

Airlines

Flying into Heathrow? Get ready to fly in circles

One argument behind the status quo at Heathrow is about the reduction of harmful emissions, but the stacking process that hits over half of all flights means airlines use more fuel per route mile flying into Heathrow than many other airports.

David Millward | 12 years ago