Airliner automation — the good and bad, Iberia pilots to strike again, airlines cuts in fuel usage due to costs
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Running on empty because of headwinds, Delta and SkyTeam to cut transatlantic capacity again, FAA warns pilots in Las Vegas about electronic issues
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American won’t rush into merger, FAA speeds up inspections of windshields, Kelly says fuel prices are biggest threat
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And you know what that means. Higher prices at the pump. More airline and cruise fees. Maybe even the return of dreaded fuel surcharges.
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I’m no economist, but it seems to me that with the price of crude oil approaching $50 a barrel, this might be a good time for airlines and cruise lines to hedge their fuel purchases.
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Just when you thought that fuel surcharges are here to stay, Delta/Northwest has decided to drop fuel surchages on award tickets. The change may be retroactive, meaning that if you booked a ticket prior to this rule being instituted, you can call and they may refund the fuel fee.
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Like a horde of barbarians at the gate, a crowd of angry travelers is gathering at the travel industry’s front door. They want a partial refund for their vacation. We should probably give it to them. Here’s why.
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Our own Christopher Elliott posted an entry about how airlines should lower fuel surcharges now that fuel prices have gone down. Apparently, he’s not the only one that feels that way.
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Another airline is lowering its unpopular fuel surcharge. Lufthansa announced this morning it will reduce its energy fee by $3 to $100, depending on the route. The move follows several unofficial fuel surcharge reductions we reported earlier today.
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The airline industry continues to whine about the high cost of fuel. Too bad no one is listening. Here’s why.
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