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American figures out another fee, sort of: get your bags delivered, for a price

Beyond ancillary fees, now it is the round of premium paid services, like US Airways adding premium food options and now this, designed to appeal to business travelers.

12 years ago

Airlines

That’ll bet $10 more dollars: United raises fares for second week in a row

Considering ow variable the cost of a ticket can be, $5 or $10 bumps largely go unnoticed by flyers once the headlines have disappeared.

12 years ago

Airlines

Revenue and passengers up at Lufthansa, but earnings down

The carrier has done an admirable job balancing between legacy line and forward-thinking upstart (via its holdings in JetBlue and others), but the next few years should demonstrate if this hybrid mix will work.

12 years ago

Airlines

Why airlines should ditch custom in-flight entertainment systems for iPads

Airlines aren't necessarily swayed by the iPad's cool factor, but they love the idea of massive fuel savings as well as the simplification of airplanes' wiring systems that the tablet offers.

12 years ago

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American Airlines’ CEO reiterates that he’s really the one who first thought of a merger

Horton's team has done a relatively good job getting its house in order over the last few months, but he's allowed himself to become a bit of a clown as he's played defense and made what sound like extreme claims the last few weeks.

Andrea Ahles | 12 years ago

Airlines

Foes of EU’s carbon scheme turn to UN for alternative

As EU officials have pointed out, the regulations aren't a surprise. If the anti-scheme lobby is serious about coming up with a global alternative (which they likely aren't), they need to stop hiding behind the UN and local laws.

12 years ago

Airlines

FlyerTalk uses old-school social tools to help connect travelers in the real world

Between social seating features from KLM and Malaysia Airlines, as well as two new meet-up tools from FlyerTalk, air passengers should never have to travel alone if they feel like engaging other passengers.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

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Orlando city planners are inspired by Miami Airport’s new rail network

In the midst of planning new commuter rails, central Florida planners realize they should not only aim to connect commercial areas, but also provide easy access to Orlando International Airport, both for the city’s residents and 55 million tourists each year.

12 years ago

Airlines

US Airways adds premium food option on international flights for $20

Selection's limited so far. And how long before they drop the free option on international, and charge for the crappy regular coach food? You know it will happen, right?

Paul Nussbaum | 12 years ago

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Gulf’s airlines expanding global network, thanks to sovereign wealth

Like we've said before, at some point in the medium to long term, the world will be owned by a combo of Emirates, Etihad, Qatar and Turkish airlines, as they look to expand globally.

Adam Schreck | 12 years ago