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Why the FAA’s Delta fine isn’t really a big deal

Peterson smartly draws attention to the difference between the announced FAA penalty and the fraction of that cost that large airlines usually end up paying.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Air China makes travel easier for the bourgeoise on vacation in Italy

Fast track services are taking hold in China, and the U.S., as well, for the privileged few. Both countries should fix their security-lane roadblocks for the rest of us down here in the cheap seats.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Tokyo’s Haneda airport turns to Alexander Gelman for branding leadership

Haneda has distinguished itself from Narita sheerly through its convenience to downtown Tokyo and Gelman's work should distinguish it even more.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Biometric immigration controls open at Marseille’s airport for EU residents

The scanners will use a combination of fingerprint scans and information stored in passport chips to verify identities and allow faster passage through immigration control.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

At least Airbus is making some deals at Farnborough

In the biggest firm order yet at the airshow, Airbus sold ten A330 planes to a transport finance and leasing company. Otherwise this year's show has been disappointing and indicative of the global uncertainty over Europe's debt crisis.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Travel and Leisure magazine calls out its World’s Best Awards

T+L and its competitor Conde Nast Traveler have long sought to distinguish their respective lists with new measurements and greater user participation, but they find themselves under increasing threats from non-glossy, best-of-like lists from across the web.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Investors continue to show disappointment with Lan and Tam’s merged Latam Airlines

Now that its two-years-in-the-making merger is complete Latam needs to start realistically dealing with expectations for the new South American powerhouse.

Eduardo Thomson, Bloomberg | 12 years ago

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Now American Airlines says it will formally explore partners

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Why U.S. airports want nothing to do with Homeland Security’s air filters

News that a U.S. government agency doesn't want to admit that its very expensive program doesn't work isn't really news, except when that program is touted as an early detection system to keep flyers and cities safe.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Bankrupt American Airlines’ passenger revenue growth beats all other U.S. airlines for third month in a row

Since filing Chapter 11, American has been posting its monthly revenue numbers to show off the success of its new strategy and convince banks and backer that it may be able to pull this off on its own.

Andrea Ahles, Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 12 years ago