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WiFi in the air spreads on regional jets

The networks of regional flights that connect the major airline hubs to smaller cities are getting wired…or rather, wirelessed. Delta has already added some, United recently announced plans, and yesterday, American put in its bid, announcing that…

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Update: Loyalty Programs and Credit Cards

For some of us, credit cards are more than a convenient way to pay—they are the lifeline to free travel through loyalty programs. Between points for purchases and bonuses for opening or upgrading credit card accounts, it’s possible to get quite…

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Delta joins the mixed fleets with big Airbus order

The days of all-Boeing domestic fleets seem over as Delta joins American and United in mixing Airbus into its fleet. In Delta’s case, this is reflected in a new nearly $15 billion order for 50 A350 and A330neo widebody planes. The A350 is Airbus’s…

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More Frequent Flier changes in the air

The world of award travel and elite perks continues to shake and shift.   Delta, which like United, has switched for next year to awarding flight miles based not on distance but on price paid for ticket—a move that hurts many frequent…

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Duty-Free in the Air: Works for Some…

Despite a growing trend to offer duty-free shopping on international flights—and the chance to make serious money—Delta has ended its inflight duty-free program. The decision apparently involves both a disagreement with the company that…

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United Follows Delta in Loyalty Program Changes

United Airlines is making the same sort of shift Delta previously announced; starting early next year MileagePlus points for flights will be awarded based on the price of tickets rather than the distance flown. Passengers will get anywhere from 5 to…

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WiFi in the air spreads on regional jets

The networks of regional flights that connect the major airline hubs to smaller cities are getting wired…or rather, wirelessed. Delta has already added some, United recently announced plans, and yesterday, American put in its bid, announcing that…

Read More

Update: Loyalty Programs and Credit Cards

For some of us, credit cards are more than a convenient way to pay—they are the lifeline to free travel through loyalty programs. Between points for purchases and bonuses for opening or upgrading credit card accounts, it’s possible to get quite…

Read More

Delta joins the mixed fleets with big Airbus order

The days of all-Boeing domestic fleets seem over as Delta joins American and United in mixing Airbus into its fleet. In Delta’s case, this is reflected in a new nearly $15 billion order for 50 A350 and A330neo widebody planes. The A350 is Airbus’s…

Read More

More Frequent Flier changes in the air

The world of award travel and elite perks continues to shake and shift.   Delta, which like United, has switched for next year to awarding flight miles based not on distance but on price paid for ticket—a move that hurts many frequent…

Read More

Duty-Free in the Air: Works for Some…

Despite a growing trend to offer duty-free shopping on international flights—and the chance to make serious money—Delta has ended its inflight duty-free program. The decision apparently involves both a disagreement with the company that…

Read More

United Follows Delta in Loyalty Program Changes

United Airlines is making the same sort of shift Delta previously announced; starting early next year MileagePlus points for flights will be awarded based on the price of tickets rather than the distance flown. Passengers will get anywhere from 5 to…

Read More