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- Etihad is excited about Lucky’s kickstarter project.
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- Virgin America jumped the gun a bit on selling tickets from Dallas’ Love Field but it appears they’ve managed to secure gates there, after all.
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So basically Ben’s review is completely tarnished now since they will be kissing his a** every step along the way. But, I suppose it is still OK to ask for a handout to fund his “unbiased, independent” review.
Close of business Friday, and still no decision on the Love gates.
UPDATE: Dallas city manager says there’s no decision yet on the two Dallas Love Field gates
UPDATE, 7 p.m. Friday: Dallas City Manager A.C. Gonzalez told the City Council and then the news media that he’s made no decision on the two gates at Dallas Love Field.
In a memo to the council, Gonzalez stated:
“In consultation with the City Attorney, I continue to review and consider all the relevant information regarding the Love Field gate leases including those issues raised by the City Council on Wednesday. At this time, I have not made a decision. As soon as more information is available, I will provide an update. A statement to this effect will be provided to the media shortly.”
And that statement to the news media was:
“The City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney continues to review and consider all the relevant information regarding the Love Field gate leases. At this time, a decision has not been made and we will provide an update as soon as more information is available.”
http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/2014/05/how-about-those-dallas-love-field-gates-were-all-waiting-for-a-decision.html/