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Articles tagged “airline seats”

Airlines

Aircraft Seat-Maker Zodiac in Talks With American Airlines About Order Cancellations

While program delays are problematic, and this situation has been ongoing, the contract dispute between American Airlines and Zodiac Aerospace now moves to the courts. A settlement is always a possibility.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

Aircraft Seat-Maker Zodiac in Talks With American Airlines About Order Cancellations

Online Travel

Lufthansa Expands Services With CheapOair Even as Airline Pursues Surcharge

Lufthansa is being pragmatic. The airline knows its differences with the global distribution systems will get sorted out, one way or another, over the long term. In the meantime it still needs travel agencies such as CheapOair to sell its tickets and ancillary services.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Lufthansa Expands Services With CheapOair Even as Airline Pursues Surcharge

Airlines

New Adjustable Economy Seat Concept Makes Room for One and All

Intelligent design by SII — now we just need a smart airline to buy these.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

New Adjustable Economy Seat Concept Makes Room for One and All

Airlines

JetBlue to Unveil Bag Fees and New Types of Fares in the Second Quarter

JetBlue's changes are all part of the evolution of JetBlue from a low cost carrier to one that navigates a middle ground between Spirit and Southwest, one the one hand, and American, United and Delta, on the other, all in the name of maximizing profit and pleasing Wall Street.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

JetBlue to Unveil Bag Fees and New Types of Fares in the Second Quarter

Airlines

United’s Seat Squeeze Equals 14 Additional Aircraft

U.S. airlines, including United, are finally making sustained profits and they are scrambling to reward shareholders. Employees, such as Delta's, who participate in profit-sharing plans will benefit but there is only lip-service being directed at benefiting another important stakeholder -- passengers. Too bad.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

United’s Seat Squeeze Equals 14 Additional Aircraft

Airlines

The New JetBlue Will Have More Bag Fees and Less Legroom

It's somewhat amusing that JetBlue states its mission is to "Inspire Humanity." As the airline's revenue initiatives highlight, JetBlue's latest mission actually is to win over skeptical shareholders and increase the bottom line.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

The New JetBlue Will Have More Bag Fees and Less Legroom

Airlines

The Convertible Airline Seat Design That Has Aviation Experts Buzzing

In aviation, change takes time and patience pays off. We might have once thought pigs would fly before Butterflies, but airlines could be ready to fly convertibles.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

The Convertible Airline Seat Design That Has Aviation Experts Buzzing

Airlines

Southwest Turns Discarded Leather Seats Into Soccer Balls

With the soccer ball angle, Southwest should have announced this recycling program during the World Cup. No worries, there is a good message about the environment and smart business here, and it is all sustainable.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Southwest Turns Discarded Leather Seats Into Soccer Balls

Airlines

JetBlue May Begin Charging for the First Checked Bag Next Year

The lure of bag fees may be too much for JetBlue to resist, but it would take a big brand hit if it decides to do so. Coupled with the airline's new business class service, many passengers will wonder if the JetBlue they loved is gone forever.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

JetBlue May Begin Charging for the First Checked Bag Next Year

Online Travel

Travel Agents Suddenly Discover User-Generated Content in Sabre-SeatGuru Deal

We know a few travel agents who have surreptitiously sneaked a peak at some user reviews of hotels on TripAdvisor, but Sabre partnering with TripAdvisor to bring user-generated content about airline seats and amenities to travel agents is bringing things to a whole new level.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Travel Agents Suddenly Discover User-Generated Content in Sabre-SeatGuru Deal