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Business travelers still use private jets to complement commercial schedules

Some business travelers afford the luxury reserved for last-minute meetings or short-distance jumps by buying a fractional ownership, although the indulgence can hurt execs’ image in a cash-strapped economy.

12 years ago

Airlines

United Airlines joins three other airlines in support of sustainable biofuels

This group of airlines is working towards the commercialization of aviation biofuels, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10%, but it will need government support to offset costs of this expensive alternative.

12 years ago

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Thousands of Kingfisher Airlines employees have resigned in the past year

It's no surprise workers started abandoning the struggling airline even before it stopped paying employees, but they've also created a surplus of talent in an unstable market with no promise of new jobs.

12 years ago

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JetBlue fined $90K for 2.5 hour gate delay infraction

JetBlue's 2007 string of delays have gone into business history books as one of the biggest corporate PR disasters. Clearly, the lesson here is more nuanced: over communication, way better than under comunication.

John Hughes | 12 years ago

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How people who don't pay ancillary fees end up paying anyway

Who said only the people who pay fees are hit by them? The extra few inches in premium economy come from somewhere, and the the longer lines at TSA checkpoints slow down everyone.

12 years ago

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LAN is self-conscious about its image -- and that's a good thing

All LAN aircraft are inspected for cleanliness in a rare effort by an airline to improve the travel experience. With fee revenue often the focus, airlines can at least pay more attention to the passenger experience.

12 years ago

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Airlines are monetizing on legroom by adding more seats but offering less space

The disparity between haves and have-nots is seen on a micro level as airlines continue to squeeze seats in the back of the plane to offer more rows where passengers, who can afford it, pay to actually fit.

12 years ago

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Heathrow's parent company loses appeal, plans to auction off Stansted

Despite obvious anti-competition concerns, BAA had resisted selling Stanstead to avoid having to unload it in a down market. Now suitors such as Seoul's Incheon Airport and groups associated with Ryanair are getting ready to bid.

Chris Jasper | 12 years ago

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New Israeli law says airlines must refund passengers for delays longer than two hours

There are several clauses to the law so that smart airlines should be able to find their way around having to refund tickets and reimburse waiting passengers for their snacks and Wi-Fi services.

12 years ago

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Flight attendants at American Airlines finally accept new contract

The reluctant, limited support was tempered by an re-affirmation that the flight attendants would much rather be working for US Airways' Doug Parker than American's Tom Horton.

Barry Shlachter | 12 years ago