Airline Industry News

No frequent flyer redemption fees with Delta Reserve Credit Card?

George Hobica - July 24, 2009
I just got my statement for the Delta Reserve card, which costs an arm and…
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JetAmerica Delays Launch until August

Tim Charters - July 9, 2009
Several weeks ago we discussed the launch of JetAmerica and their entry into the low-cost…

Did airline deregulation "work"? Think tank makes compelling argument that it did not

George Hobica - June 28, 2009
We've polled our users on whether they think airlines should be "re-regulated," and a slight…

More to Love, More to Pay?

Tracy Stewart - June 26, 2009
Should obese passengers be required to buy an extra seat? It's a question we've asked…
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Closed For Business: Clear Airport Security Lanes

Tim Charters - June 23, 2009
The dreaded airport security line. We've all been stuck in line behind the one passenger…

How to make sure your unaccompanied minor gets on the right flight

George Hobica - June 17, 2009
How could Continental have "misdirected" two unaccompanied minors, in two separate incidents, onto the wrong…

The State of the U.S. Airline Industry

Tim Charters - June 12, 2009
Imagine this scenario: an economy in crisis with more unemployed workers than before, fewer people…

Delta cutting nonstops to Europe

George Hobica - June 11, 2009
Delta Airlines has announced it will eliminate flights from CVG to London and Frankfurt as…

JetBlue "web only" fare sale kind of a dud

George Hobica - June 8, 2009
JetBlue is featuring a sale on its Web site with fares as low as $49…

Starting July 1, you'll pay to use your United frequent flyer points

George Hobica - June 7, 2009
In their constant search for revenue without raising airfares, airlines are coming up with ever…