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European airlines expand credit card fees – will the U.S. be next?

by Janice Hough on December 11, 2009

Ryanair has long had a credit card surcharge on their tickets. Of course, Ryanair is also the airline whose CEO seriously talked about pay toilets, so it’s hardly a mainstream carrier.

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What we’re reading: KLM adds comfort zone, Feds keep general aviation airports in business, Amtrak to allow guns

by Steve Surjaputra on September 18, 2009

KLM adding ‘comfort’ to economy
KLM is introducing a comfort zone to its economy cabin. It will feature more legroom and back supports with the ability to recline twice as far as standard seats.
The carrier’s 777-200ERs and 747s offer 31-in. pitch in economy and its A330s 32 in. The comfort zone will be located at the [...]

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What we’re reading: Record-breaking hotels, European airline competition, Lufthansa celebrates Oktoberfest

by Steve Surjaputra on August 24, 2009

A list of hotel record holders. Airline competition getting fierce in Europe. Lufthansa celebrates Octoberfest with Bavarian colors and music.

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Down on Delta: A codeshare bumping drama with an open end

by Janice Hough on June 16, 2009

Delta Air Lines has been touting their merger with Northwest and Skyteam alliance as a benefit for consumers. On the Skyteam site, along with some of the other self-promotion, is the claim, “SkyTeam helps make your travels smoother, simplified and informed.” Yeah, right.

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Here come unregulated transatlantic airline joint ventures

by Charlie Leocha on May 26, 2009

An unintended consequence of the airline open skies agreement combined with alliance agreements between the United States and the European Union is the birth of joint transatlantic ventures that will test both U.S. and E.U. regulations and regulators.

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What we’re reading: Southwest adds Milwaukee, American chief discusses challenges, three airlines sign joint venture

by Steve Surjaputra on May 22, 2009

Southwest Airlines plans to add flights to Milwaukee, AA still is facing economic challenges and Air France-KLM, Delta sign joint venture worth $12 billion for transatlantic flights.

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What does a motorscooter and Alitalia have in common?

by Charlie Leocha on September 4, 2008

A CEO it appears. Roberto Colaninno, chairman and CEO of the Piaggio motorcycle company, heads CAI and is expected to become chairman of the new Alitalia. Now in the Humpty-Dumpty world of this Italian flag carrier, the reconstruction of Alitalia which just fell off the wall will be fascinating.

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Is Air France/KLM on to something with roomier seat plan?

by Charlie Leocha on May 23, 2008

The parsing of airline seats continues with Air France/KLM announcing the start of a new seating arrangement. Their approach is to provide better seating (closer to business class) and less services (can we say coach?). It might work. I’ve never flown for the gourmet meals.

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