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December 8, 2016 9:27 pm ET -
The Big Four US Airlines: An Analysis of Their Commercials
In today’s ever connected and increasingly technologically dependent age, airlines are exploring new ways of attracting frequent flyers as well as new customers. The four largest US airlines have been very active in their television advertisements, and they each have…
September 16, 2016 5:05 pm ET -
TRIP REPORT: France Via the “Land of Fire and Ice”…
When it comes to flying between Europe and North America, travelers are offered a wide variety of choices. From low-cost carriers like Norwegian to flag carriers such as KLM and British Airways, the options for flights across the pond can…
August 27, 2016 6:24 pm ET -
Southwest 737 Experiences “Uncontained Engine Failure:” Lands Safely in Pensacola
Southwest flight 3472 from New Orleans to Orlando diverted to Pensacola, Florida after an incident involving the number two engine. The aircraft involved was N766SW, a 16 year old 737-7H4 with CFM56 engines. There were 99 passengers and 5 crew…
August 23, 2016 9:04 pm ET -
FareCompare Debunks International Southwest Effect
According to a recent study released by FareCompare.com, international flyers traveling to the United States do not receive long term benefits from the "Southwest Effect." Well-known to domestic travelers, the Southwest Effect describes a drop in average airfare when Southwest…
July 22, 2016 6:03 pm ET -
Southwest’s Computer Glitch Still Causing Issues
On July 20, Southwest's computer system experienced a significant outage causing an immediate delay in hundreds of flights. As the backups failed, hundreds additional flights were either delayed or canceled, totaling almost 1150 flights within 24 hours. During the system reboot,…