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Changes Proposed to DCA’s Perimeter Rule

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 8, 2010November 14, 2023 2 Comments

Do you ever wonder why there are so few transcon and longer flights scheduled to/from DCA? Like similar restrictions at LaGuardia and Dallas Love, a perimeter rule prohibits most flights longer than 1,250 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National...

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HumorNewsUnited Airlines

United Orders Musician to Purchase First Class Ticket…For His Cello

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 7, 2010 Leave a Comment

What is it with United and musical instruments? First it was broken guitars. Now comes a story from the NY Post about a cello "forced" to fly in first class. I love the way the Post sensationalizes things, so...

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AnalysisNews

“King Solomon couldn’t start a U.S. domestic airline these days”

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 6, 2010 2 Comments

“King Solomon couldn’t start a U.S. domestic airline these days,” said Hubert Horan, an aviation consultant. “No matter how well they’re run, it’s tough for any airline that’s small to survive.” For an interesting take on competition and structural...

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Los Angeles LAXNews

"Theme Building" Observation Deck at LAX Reopens on July 10

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 5, 2010November 14, 2023 2 Comments

Anyone who has visited LAX will recognize the iconic Jetson-esque structure (officially called the “Theme Building”) in the center of airport that houses the Encounter Restaurant. What you may not have known is that above the restaurant sits an...

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NewsRyanair

Ryanair Showcases "Standing Room" Vertical Seats

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 2, 2010November 14, 2023 4 Comments

Ryanair’s chief executive Michael O’Leary is scheduled to announce a formal proposal today for “vertical seats”, which will provide standing-room spots on short-haul flights for as little as £5. These seats have been in the works for years, but...

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Airline MealsNews

CAUTION: Your Airline Meal Could Be Tainted

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

Earlier this year I blogged about the problems discovered in LSG Sky Chefs’ flight kitchen at Denver International Airport.  Unfortunately, it appears the problem is more widespread: Many meals served to passengers on major airlines are prepared in unsanitary...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United’s fuel-saving "green" flight deemed a success

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

Earlier in the month, UA tested a new fuel savings maneuver on a Chicago-Frankfurt flight in which pilots were given greater leeway in setting their flight path. This allowed them to better utilize favorable winds. While 900 gallons of fuel...

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BrazilNewsUnited Airlines

United pilot detained for showing his underwear in Brazil

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 26, 2010 1 Comment

I have not had the pleasure of visiting Rio de Janeiro yet, but it seems they take airport security even more seriously than the TSA: SAO PAULO – A United Airlines pilot was briefly detained at the international airport in Rio...

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HumorNewsUnited AirlinesUnited Club

United loses liquor license at SEA Red Carpet Club for serving alcohol to minors!

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 26, 2010 5 Comments

If you are flying though Seattle-Tacoma International over the next five days, don’t bother to pull out your drink chits if you stop by United’s Red Carpet Club. UA’s liquor license has been suspended for allegedly serving alcohol to...

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News

An airline horror story: Trapped On A Plane

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 25, 2010 Leave a Comment

Imagine boarding a delayed flight from London to Newark. With nerves already frayed, you are told that all the mechanical issues have not been resolved and the air conditioning onboard is not working. You wait a little longer for...

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News

The Soviet Era is over for Aeroflot

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 23, 2010 Leave a Comment

I had the pleasure of flying on Aeroflot three times in late 2008 and have become a big fan of the airline that many bypass simply because of its Soviet-era reputation. Aeroflot understands it still has some work to...

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LufthansaNews

New Munich-Baghdad flights coming on Lufthansa

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 21, 2010November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment

Lufthansa, through its PrivatAir partner, will begin service from Munich to Baghdad four times a week this fall. The flights will utilize a Boeing 737 and compliment service to Arbil (in Northern Iraq) from Frankfurt and from Vienna (on...

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COContinental AirlinesFrontierJetBlueNewsSouthwest AirlinesUnited Airlines

A return to airline regulation?

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 17, 2010 1 Comment

Some members of Congress are worried about what the CO-UA merger will mean for the consumer and are considering introducing a bill to restore airline regulation if the merger goes through. Deregulation has been credited with making airline travel affordable...

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American AirlinesNews

American Airlines adds "Your Choice" service, i.e. pay for what used to be free

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 16, 2010 2 Comments

American Airlines has a new "Your Choice" program that is nicely sugar-coated to make you think that you are saving money. The initial "Your Choice" offering is a "Boarding and Flexibility Package" that: Places you in Group 1 of General...

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Delta AirlinesNewsQantas

More capacity to Australia courtesy of Qantas’ A380s

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 14, 2010 Leave a Comment

After starting A380 service between Los Angeles and Australia last year, Qantas will soon be doubling A380 flights on its Los Angeles-Melbourne route. Right now, QF uses an A380 to fly from Los Angles to Melbourne three times a week....

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United & Continental Pilots Moving Closer to New Contract

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 11, 2010 Leave a Comment

Some good news for a change on the labor front: United and Continental airlines are on course to wrap up a new contract with their pilot unions by fall, a critical step if their megamerger is to deliver the...

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British AirwaysNews

British Airways’ CEO Turns Down Huge Bonus

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 10, 2010 Leave a Comment

Times are tough for British Airways, but I have a lot of respect for Willie Walsh. British Airways’ chief executive Willie Walsh has turned down a six-figure bonus for the second year as the carrier struggles with losses and...

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Delta AirlinesNews

Delta Sends Unaccompanied Minors to Wrong Cities

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 10, 2010 Leave a Comment

First dogs, now kids on Delta. Delta Airlines says a paperwork mix-up resulted in a boy being sent to Cleveland and a girl being flown to Boston by mistake. Can you imagine waiting for Jimmy in Boston and Sally shows up...

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News

Austrian Airlines to Launch Vienna-Mumbai Route

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 9, 2010November 14, 2023 2 Comments

Austrian Airlines will be starting Vienna-Mumbai service this October and increase service to New Delhi from five to six flights per week. I’ve never had a chance to fly Austrian Airlines (though I am considering a trip to Iraq...

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A380emiratesNews

Emirates Orders 32 more A380s from Airbus

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 8, 2010 5 Comments

Emirates, a rising star among airlines, ordered 32 additional A380s from Airbus this week. Airbus recently received its 10th A380 delivery and augments its previous order of 58 super jumbos. The deal, worth $11.5 BN, was announced at the...

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