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Airline News

Bringing you the latest airline news and airline industry insights. Get the need-to-know developments in passenger experience, ancillary services, revenue management, and loyalty and technology.

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Hand clapping in massive Heathrow lines frightens inept Border Force

The UK Border Force is finding more creative ways to prove how terribly run it truly is, but this is a real gem. Rather than adding more security to protect border agents, how about adding more border agents?

Skift | 12 years ago

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What it’s like to run a private airline in China

You think it's tough to start an airline in the U.S.? Try going up against both established players and a federal government that tips everything in their favor.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Carry-on bag fee is spreading: Wizz Air to charge in Europe

After Allegiant in U.S., this is the first European airline. Is there a scope for a bag entrepreneur making small compact bags now?

Skift | 12 years ago

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More Asia-Pacific flyers like budget carriers Jetstar and AirAsia than bigger counterparts

Even as the airline industry goes through a boom in the region flyers are turning to the budget operators for their flights instead of older established players like Qantas and Singapore Airlines.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Aer Lingus says it’s not giving in to Ryanair, bids for slots at Heathrow

Aer Lingus' action in the face of all of its problems is practically cute, but it likely won't be able to outflank Ryanair's Michael O'Leary this time.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Wealthy BRIC flyers are spending a ton of money at airport stores

Flyers are spending more, certainly, but the growth over the past four years should also be attributed to improvements across the board in the airport retail experience.

Skift | 12 years ago

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People who want to fly more also want to fly greener

Airbus has used this study to promote what it says are greener measures at the aircraft builder, including new heat-capturing seats and new tail-wing designs, as well as take a dig at the EU's carbon-emissions scheme.

Skift | 12 years ago

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United is #1 … at losing your luggage

Airline and airport industry execs quake in their boots when Conde Nast Traveler's Barbara Peterson comes knocking. Her expose on lost bags is one reason why.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Why getting Wi-Fi on flights is just not enough

Now that passengers have -- sometimes -- Wi-Fi on flights, airlines need to provide broader capabilities. Gogo and Row 44 are working on divergent solutions, and their projected timetables sound overly optimistic.

Skift | 12 years ago

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UK budget carriers must include mandatory debit card fees in advertised prices

The OFT's move is a welcome one. Travel providers are among the worst offenders when it comes to hiding mandatory fees until the last minute.

Skift | 12 years ago