The History of State of the Art Airliners; The 787 isnt Alone
With the recent news about Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and the problems that seem to be spreading like the flu, we should already know this is completely normal and likely, somewhat expected. Not that we...
View ArticleThe Decline of the U.S Airline Industry, Defined
As the so called “decline” of the American airline industry continues the profit being reported from the airlines in 2012 was surprisingly good. Delta Airlines had a nice little rally on Wall Street...
View ArticleCompanies Cutting Down on Booking Business Class
It was that distant voice talking to Kevin Costner’s character in the 1989 movie, Field of Dreams that said “If you build it, they will come” It worked well for him. The same can’t necessarily be said...
View ArticleWhy We Think American Airlines will merge with U.S Airways in a Matter of Weeks
Last week American Airlines introduced a brand new look to the world. The new paint scheme comes at a time when American is due to exit chapter 11 bankruptcy. The new look of American is the complete...
View ArticleBusiness Travelers Love Atlanta’s Airport
A recent study emerged announcing which U.S airport business travelers favored. Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International took the top honor. The airport is also the busiest airport in the world. The...
View ArticleFive Unique, Romantic Valentine’s Day Destinations and Adventures
Dinner, flowers and chocolates can be slightly cliché, even though they are usually a safe bet when it comes to celebrating Valentines Days. They are also, the most affordable options for those on a...
View ArticleEight Legitimate Reasons to Fly Business Class
Aside from the obvious that business class is simply “awesome” there are some real facts that play into one’s decision to splurge on a business class ticket. Passengers are extremely frugal these days...
View ArticleHow to be a Professional Traveler
We all have our limits when it comes to preparing for a flight. From the moment we book a flight, up to the moment we board the airplane. These limits can be both, mental and physical in nature. Did I...
View ArticleAirline Bundling Packages, What Are They?
Just as we begin to think the airlines have topped out on charging fees, there is a new airline trend on the rise. Airline ticket bundling, yes, that’s “bundling” as in the same thing many cable and...
View ArticleAirline VIP Lounge FAQ
The airline VIP lounge got its start in the late 1930’s when then American Airlines chairmen, C.R Smith was looking for a unique way to thank his most loyal and frequent customers. The American...
View ArticleIn Flight Entertainment, a Quick Look at its History
Believe it or not, the first in-flight movie was shown to passengers on board an Aeromarine Airways amphibious aircraft in 1921. The film was called Howdy Chicago. The flight was a short sightseeing...
View ArticlePolitical Spending Cuts Could Delay and Cancel Your Flights
There is $1.2 trillion in spending cuts which are due to go into effect on March, 1st. $600 million of those cuts will be imposed on the FAA. This could mean unpaid furloughs of nearly the entire FAA...
View ArticleWhy We Think American Airlines will merge with U.S Airways in a Matter of Weeks
Last week American Airlines introduced a brand new look to the world. The new paint scheme comes at a time when American is due to exit chapter 11 bankruptcy. The new look of American is the complete...
View ArticleWhat Does an American Airlines and U.S Airways Merger Mean to the Business...
As most of you are probably aware, American Airlines and U.S Airways finalized a deal to merge the two airlines. The new airline will be called American Airlines and will now hold the title of the...
View ArticleMerger Mania, a History of Airline Mergers in the U.S
Since the airline industry deregulation act of 1978, airlines mergers have erupted among the industry. They usually happen when one airline begins to suffer financial problems. A merger is a way for an...
View ArticleAirlines Offering more Amenities to go with those Flat Bed Seats
So it seems just about every international airline has installed fancy flat-bed seats in most of their business class cabins. The seats have proven to be very popular options on those long haul...
View ArticleHow to Re-Establish Airline Brand Loyalty… Advice to the Airlines
The age old question for business branding is usually the topic of creating consistent customer loyalty. Returning business is how they thrive and grow. Just because a business has a long history in a...
View Article10 Rules to Induce Happy Traveling
Traveling should be fun and adventurous, right? So why does it seem like taking a trip to the dentist for a root canal? We can think of a number of things, however, you the traveler, can make it a...
View ArticlePocket Knives, Golf clubs and Hockey Sticks… Oh My
Well, it looks as if our mighty TSA will once again begin to allow passengers to carry with them, small pocket knives, golf clubs and hockey sticks aboard aircraft. The decision comes 11 years after...
View ArticleThe Business Class Seat Layout Guide
It seems there are many different styles of business class seats. There are the fully lie flat seats, the partial reclining seats and complete suite type seats. The biggest gripe among passengers over...
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