Airports See a Driverless Future Across the Tarmac
Brian Sumers, Skift
We may soon see more driverless vehicles on airport ramps. It's easy to call this a safety risk. It might be. But human drivers have accidents, too.
11 hours ago
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Brian Sumers, Skift
We may soon see more driverless vehicles on airport ramps. It's easy to call this a safety risk. It might be. But human drivers have accidents, too.
11 hours ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
For years, airlines had little leverage with their partners. But airlines now are strong, and they have the advantage. Why shouldn’t they use it in contractual discussions?
5 days ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
With their onboard food and drink programs, airlines want to keep passengers happy. But they also want to keep costs reasonable.
1 week ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
This could go one of two ways. Passengers could revolt, taking to social media to complain about Delta's decision to reduce recline on 62 airplanes. Or customers could be pleasantly surprised at how much space they'll have under Delta's new test configuration.
1 week ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Delta's new contract with American Express should generate massive revenue. It's another sign Delta is trying to stay far ahead of its peer airlines.
2 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Even many seasoned travelers have overhead-bin anxiety. Can Boeing and Airbus find a way to make it easier to match travelers with bin space?
2 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Steve Abelman, the only meteorologist employed by American Airlines, is passionate about his craft.
3 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Travel hackers have long known about the risks and rewards of throwaway ticketing. But one enterprising entrepreneur is trying to bring the method to the masses. Airlines are not happy.
3 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
United Airlines corporate security has been busy this year. First it caught some employees selling their travel passes. Now it has caught a small group of flight attendants who appeared to be scheming to take the best trips from their colleagues.
4 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Harbour Air may not be a household name, but this is a promising development. It flies small planes on short routes and could be an early beneficiary of new battery technology. But remember, regulators have to certify it first.
4 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Are you seeing more discounts in advance from Alaska Airlines? Maybe you're seeing fewer cheap seats in advance from United? This isn't a fluke. Both airlines have made changes to revenue strategies in recent months.
1 month ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
British Airways probably will never win back its past magic. But the airline can get better and as it strives to improve, it should look forward, not back.
1 month ago