Earlier today, I tweeted out an article from the United Hub about the nine-day process necessary to install satellite Wi-Fi on a single aircraft. It’s an interesting read and it reminded me that I won a Gogo in-flight Internet pass last month during the weekly #TravelSkills chat on Twitter hosted by @cjmcginnis and @johnnyjet. I’m…
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Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel News: August 7, 2013
A sampling of industry news that caught my attention today: Virgin America recorded its first ever Q2 profit, netting $8.8 million. The airline’s CEO cited success in Newark as a primary driver, though cautioned long-term sustainability at EWR needs to be studied after the peak and profitable summer season. Is it too little too late…
Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry News: February 21, 2013
United Airlines is pulling all Boeing 787 Dreamliners out of service until at least May 12, at which time they intend to launch Denver-Tokyo nonstop flights. A company spokesperson said other 787 flights will be held until June 5, pending successful resolution of Dreamliner issues. Southwest Airlines has expanded its live television programming to all…
Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry News: January 15, 2013
Oy, more 787 issues as an All Nippon Airways (ANA) jet makes an emergency landing in Osaka. This is breaking as I type, so further details will certainly emerge. United Airlines will lay off 472 workers at Newark Liberty Airport. A spokesman at United confirms it’s due to outsourcing of cargo operations, but adds the…