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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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After years of rapid growth European carriers are cutting flights and routes

Rising airport taxes and fuel prices matched with years of rapid growth mean that airlines need to not only start trimming growth but cut now-unprofitable routes and make sure more seats are filled on every flight.

Rhys Jones and Maria Sheahan, Reuters | 11 years ago

After years of rapid growth European carriers are cutting flights and routes

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Air France and Roll-Royce at a negotiation standstill over jet maintenance

Air France wants to buy Rolls-Royce engines for their 25 new Airbus jets, but are not willing to pay for the engine maker's long-term maintenance deal as they are eagerly developing their own support division.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Ecuador’s new international airport faces delays similar to those in Berlin

Ecuador is rebuilding their airport to handle its growing tourism industry and its two-year delay has given it benefit of being titled Latin America's most modern airport.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Damning report says FAA not doing enough on multiplying bird strikes

Airports don't seem to care about the small safety infractions that are caused by wildlife each year, although the goose attack that landed a U.S. Airways flight in the Hudson should have sparked the conversation 3 years ago.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Airline nerds totally geek out at flight attendant fantasy day camp

This event for really, really frequent fliers serves as a reminder of how passionate people are about flying and airlines when they're treated just a little better than we've become accustomed to.

Scott Mayerowitz, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Airline nerds totally geek out at flight attendant fantasy day camp

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Qantas cancels $8.5 billion order for Boeing Dreamliner jets after first loss in 17 years

Shares rose for the first time in two months following Qantas’ cost-cutting decision to cancel 35 jets and push back the delivery date on 50 more as the airline focuses on reducing debt.

Dominic Gates, Seattle Times | 11 years ago

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Making the boarding gate better: iPads, better food, and comfy seating

The good news for any airport doing a makeover: The bar is set pretty low already. Some sensibly placed power outlets, decent free Wi-Fi, and vacuumed carpets don't require massive spending.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Frequent Traveler University offers a crash course on getting the most out of loyalty programs

This two-day seminar in LA is for anyone has ever wanted to learn mileage collection and redemption tricks, but didn't want to actually hunker down and study sites like thepointsguy.com.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Does anyone in the UK actually publicly support the Air Passenger Duty?

Local Parliament members have agreed to look into UK's Air Passenger Duty after 100,000 emails sent by British travelers describe how the tax limits travel plans and hurts the economy of popular destinations.

Oliver Smith, The Telegraph | 11 years ago

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No one will be happy about United’s new plan to shrink seat size

Thin padding and less arm room will soon compete with leg room to top passengers' list of flight grievances as United introduces slimmer seats designed to squeeze 6 additional passengers onboard.

Hugo Martin, Los Angeles Times | 11 years ago