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American to Offer Free Inflight Meals in Main Cabin Onboard Select Transcon Flights
Fort Worth-based American Airlines will begin free meal service for Main Cabin passengers traveling on select transcontinental A321T flights. American operates a unique Airbus A321T fleet designed with an international first class configuration on flights from New York-JFK and Boston to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The fleet features fully lie-flat seats in both first […]
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Alaska Grows in San Francisco Bay Area With 13 New Nonstop Flights
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has announced 13 nonstop flights from the San Francisco Bay Area. These flights are expanding markets at San Francisco International Airport and Mineta San Jose International Airport. Alaska Airlines Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Harrison stated, “The 10 new San Francisco routes and three new San Jose routes offer something for both the […]
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Qatar Reveals New Long-Awaited Business Class Product
To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, Doha-based Qatar Airways has announced some sizable upgrades to their passenger experience. Qatar has released a new business class cabin which has raised the bar from previous standards. The new experience, entitled “QSuite,” was revealed to the public by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker on […]
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Delta Introduces Updated Boarding Process in Atlanta
Delta Air Lines is changing things up at their hub airport in Atlanta. The major air carrier has started testing an updated boarding process at five gates in the B concourse of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. If all goes well, the process could expand to other airports across the country. Delta has adopted the use […]
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PBS’ ‘City in The Sky’ Documentary Series Is Coming in For Landing
Prepare for landing. The final episode of the PBS/BBC series, CITY IN THE SKY, is airing on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time in the United States. The three-part series goes behind the scenes to show viewers what goes on in the daily operations of commercial aviation including every step from the factory, to […]
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Boeing Debuts Newest Dreamliner Variant: the 787-10
On Friday, Boeing rolled out the first 787-10 Dreamliner at the manufacturer’s North Charleston facility. The facility, which opened in 2011, was the celebration ground as thousands of Boeing employees gathered alongside South Carolina’s Governor Henry McMaster and U.S. President Donald Trump. Starting as an idea to stretch the 787-9 variant in 2005, Boeing began working […]
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Set Your DVRs: New PBS Show Looks Inside the Daily Operations of the Commercial Aviation industry
Have you ever wondered how your luggage is sorted and sent to the correct aircraft after you drop it off at the counter? Have you ever considered the amount of thought and effort that is put in to keep airliners safe? PBS and BBC have joined forces to create CITY IN THE SKY, a three-part […]
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Delta, Aeromexico Join Forces with LA Based Soccer Club
Delta Air Lines has announced that they, along with their partner Aeromexico, have become the official airline of the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). The partnership, released on Monday, will allow the two airlines to provide transportation for the Los Angeles-based soccer team, starting in 2018. A press release stated, “the partnership also includes category […]
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Opinion: Is Basic Economy Worth the Savings?
Given the recent announcement of multiple airlines’ basic economy fares, is saving a few bucks really worth losing numerous travel benefits from a passenger’s perspective? In 2014 alone, the three largest airlines made close to $40 billion on ancillary revenue, or additional fees for customers while traveling, and this number has only increased since then. To […]
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“A Bittersweet Milestone:” United to Move Boeing 747 Retirement from 2018 to Q4 2017
The Boeing 747 has been an iconic aircraft since day one. Following its roll out on Sep. 30, 1968, the 747 has come to be known as the “Queen of the Skies” by airlines and aviation enthusiasts alike. The airliner has carried passengers from across the globe using its once-unique double-decker design and increased speed […]