FAA clears SWA/AirTran transition as merger nears, B737 makeover, tax breaks on jet fuel may be extended
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Seven domestic airlines have agreed to a promotion with GoGo Inflight that offers free Facebook access during the month of February. Virgin America, Delta, AirTran, American, US Airways, United and Alaska Airlines have all signed on. Facebook will be free for all WiFi passengers, but those who want to access other internet sites other than Facebook will still be required to pay.
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At the heart of the American Airlines/distribution system battles that are raging is the bottom line of saving money. AA wants to basically distribute for free and cut out all of the middle men. The other central issue is what American (AA) and other legacy airlines feel is the unjust relegation of their precious seats to the status of a commodity. Unfortunately, no matter what AA does, a legacy airline seat, is an airline seat, is an airline seat.
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The response to yesterday’s story about how a Southwest Airlines pilot held the plane for the grandfather of a murder victim has been overwhelming. Here’s an update.
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Bellagio nixing $25K chips, AA flight skids off runway, passenger arrested for striking teen
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SWA CEO calls for more fuel efficiency on 737 engines, 747-8F makes progress, E-butler phone application
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Boeing’s Skycouch coming to service on NZ Air, a new AA-BA “London shuttle” in the works, SWA to expand fleet type?
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Continental appeals verdict, Boeing boosts jet prices, US likely to clear SWA/AirTran deal
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SWA/AirTran merger to close in 2011, 787 may be delayed until summer, Disney Dream delivered
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