In the words of Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti, yesterday’s announced alliance between the carrier and Singapore Airlines will “unequivocally†be bad news for Qantas. Speaking mainly in terms of the scope and connectivity to the rest of the world Singapore will bring to Virgin’s passengers wishing a seamless travel experience starting within Australia, he…
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Alaska Airlines flying profitably with no interest for merger or buyout
An article about Alaska Airlines appeared in last week’s Los Angeles Times that I think is worth a read. It quotes CEO Bill Ayer as basically saying Alaska is not for sale nor interested in a merger, effectively shunning away any courtship attempt from another carrier or entity. They do have codeshare arrangements with both…
Airline slot swaps, GDS scrutiny, Chicago flying high, Singapore on the cheap & a respectable angry flight attendant
It’s time again for a quick wrap up of noteworthy news items from the airline and travel industry this week, summarized below: Delta Air Lines and US Airways have re-engaged each other for a potential slot swap at New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport aimed to align each carrier better with…
United adds routes, Virgin Blue rebrands & steps up codeshare with Delta, American wants beauty & Delta gets a tax break
Several airline news stories caught my attention during the last week, and I’ve summarized the highlights below: United Airlines & Continental Airlines added three new routes from their hub at Houston’s Intercontinental Airport (IAH) this week. ExpressJet is operating daily nonstop flights to Cedar Rapids (CID) and Grand Junction (GJT) under the Continental Express name…
Online bag tracking, new US-Australia service, Hilton lobby revamp, suing Sabre & first quarter losses
Here’s a recap of additional news from this week that caught my attention: Delta Air Lines introduces the ability to track your checked bags online, as well as at self-service kiosks at its largest stations around the U.S. These upgrades also allow you to submit a missing bag report electronically, where in the past you…
New federal airline passenger protections set to be announced today
The U.S. Department of Transportation is planning to release several new airline passenger regulations today. It is being reported the new rules will make all fees more transparent up-front, enhance denied boarding compensation, refund some baggage fees, and add a 4-hour tarmac delay rule for internationally arriving flights to the U.S. The full regulations have…
Amenity Kit Review: Delta Air Lines Business Elite (Current 2011 offering)
It’s time for another Amenity Kit Review, and I’ve selected the current Delta Air Lines Business Elite offering. For a better description of each category, and the 7-point scale for scoring, please review my introduction post here. Bag/Container: I like it when airlines incorporate their branding & color scheme into the amenity kits, and Delta…
Baseball fever airline style, award fee changes, suing Orbitz, ATC shakeup & fortune cookie miles
Here’s a summary of other news that caught my attention this week: United Airlines brings close-in award ticketing fees back for trips booked less than 21 days before departure, and modifies fees to change or cancel award tickets. Global Services and 1K members still enjoy a no fee policy across all changes. Premier Executives and…
Video & Audio: Air France A380 hits Delta Connection CRJ-700 at JFK Airport
Pretty incredible video to share today of an Air France A380 clipping the tail of a Delta Connection Comair Canadair Regional Jet CRJ-700 at New York’s JFK Airport last night. The Air France jumbo, flight 7 bound for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, was taxiing out to the runway for takeoff when it clipped the…
Guest Blog: Review of Delta’s Sky Clubs at Detroit Metro Airport
[Editor’s note: This guest post is written by Eric Moylan, who reviewed Delta Air Lines’ Sky Club lounges in Detroit… enjoy!] I had a chance to hit two Delta Air Lines Sky Clubs at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) to check out how they compare to United’s Red Carpet Clubs, many of which I’ve been to. I…