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AAdvantage members, bite your nails: change is coming

After a couple of years in which both United and Delta have switched to frequent flier systems based on dollars spent on fares rather than miles flown, American could be joining the parade…but we’ll have to wait and see. American is planning changes…

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Bargains ahead for used plane buyers?

We’re used to reading of big orders of new planes, especially at the big annual airshows. But some airlines, including big ones, also keep an eye on the used-plane market.   Delta, for example, has indicated it wants to expand its wide-body fleet…

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Allegiant adds Cincinnati base

  Cincinnati, which used to be a Delta hub and has had a big dropoff in business since Delta shifted its attention elsewhere, has some good news: Allegiant, one of the ultra-low-cost carriers people seem to hate but love to fly, will make…

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NBA players to get a big upgrade in the air

Inside the Mavericks’ 757   If you feel a little cramped in your airplane seat, think what it would be like if you were 7’2″ and trying to sit in that seat! That’s a real issue for NBA players, and it’s why the teams fly on specially-equipped…

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JetBlue extends its move into premium market

JetBlue is taking advantage of United Airlines’ planned departure from JFK by increasing its business-class service from JFK to California.   JetBlue, which made its reputation as a traveler-friendly one-class airline with great inflight…

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United, Delta to swap JFK/Newark slots

United Airlines is planning to pull out of JFK in New York altogether, shifting its relatively small operation there to its big hub across the river at Newark Liberty. The shift will take place starting Oct. 25 when United shifts its Premium Service…

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Bargains ahead for used plane buyers?

We’re used to reading of big orders of new planes, especially at the big annual airshows. But some airlines, including big ones, also keep an eye on the used-plane market.   Delta, for example, has indicated it wants to expand its wide-body fleet…

Read More

Allegiant adds Cincinnati base

  Cincinnati, which used to be a Delta hub and has had a big dropoff in business since Delta shifted its attention elsewhere, has some good news: Allegiant, one of the ultra-low-cost carriers people seem to hate but love to fly, will make…

Read More

NBA players to get a big upgrade in the air

Inside the Mavericks’ 757   If you feel a little cramped in your airplane seat, think what it would be like if you were 7’2″ and trying to sit in that seat! That’s a real issue for NBA players, and it’s why the teams fly on specially-equipped…

Read More

JetBlue extends its move into premium market

JetBlue is taking advantage of United Airlines’ planned departure from JFK by increasing its business-class service from JFK to California.   JetBlue, which made its reputation as a traveler-friendly one-class airline with great inflight…

Read More

United, Delta to swap JFK/Newark slots

United Airlines is planning to pull out of JFK in New York altogether, shifting its relatively small operation there to its big hub across the river at Newark Liberty. The shift will take place starting Oct. 25 when United shifts its Premium Service…

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