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Plane Full Of Heroes Flies INTO New York To Help COVID-19 Patients At Great Personal Risk

by Gary Leff on March 29, 2020

Mar 29 2020

The saying ‘not all heroes wear capes’ has become trite and is frequently used ironically. But how else are you supposed to describe a Southwest Airlines plane full of doctors and nurses flying into the hardest hit region for the novel coronavirus?

Each of these women and men are taking on real personal risk to help the people of New York. There’s not enough personal protective gear. Over 50 doctors have died of COVID-19 in Italy so far. And yet they’re all smiling, even knowing what’s in store.

Inside The Special Plane Airlifting COVID-19 Patients Out Of Italy

by Gary Leff on March 29, 2020

Mar 29 2020

This aircraft was used to bring German patients suffering from COVID-19 out of Italy and home for care. The aircraft is a 30 year old, ex-Lufthansa Airbus A310 belonging to the German Air Force with “the medevac kit installed.”

American Airlines Makes Basic Economy Better: Paid Seat Assignments At Booking

by Gary Leff on March 28, 2020

Mar 28 2020

I do not see any real reason to stay way from Basic Economy fares at this point, unless the buy up to regular economy is very small. It largely is a buy up for the possibility of an upgrade and more credit towards re-earning elite status, which has been less likely and less valuable in recent years. And that means, effectively, the end of basic economy as a pricing strategy.

United Airlines: Expect Layoffs In The Fall

by Gary Leff on March 27, 2020

Mar 27 2020

What United says is the reality of the industry. Fewer customers, fewer flights, will be serviced by fewer people. Allocating nearly $60 billion to the U.S. airline industry hasn’t changed that. It’s just delayed it to the fall.

If You Have To Fly Now, You Should Turn Down The Upgrade

by Gary Leff on March 27, 2020

Mar 27 2020

In coach you can have a tray for the drink you brought on board yourself, a tray for the sandwich, and a tray for your laptop or tablet. You can stay as far away from other passengers and cabin crew as you wish, more or less. In first class you’re packed in next to people.

Why on earth are people accepting upgrades now?

American Airlines Mechanics Ratify Contract, Because They’re Not Morons

by Gary Leff on March 27, 2020

Mar 27 2020

On Thursday the ‘association’ of two unions representing mechanics and fleet service workers announced that the contract was ratified. And the deal was overwhelmingly ratified, because their members aren’t morons. Going back tot he bargaining table now would mean a deal close to what they received was off the table. Signing bonuses? Now? Are you crazy?

Texas Will Quarantine Travelers Flying Into The State From New York Area, New Orleans

by Gary Leff on March 26, 2020

Mar 26 2020

Texas has become the latest state to impose restrictions on arriving airline passengers. And the Governor says that mandatory quarantine for passengers arriving from the New York area and New Orleans will be enforced by some of the state’s troopers.

Why Airlines Shoot Themselves In The Foot Refusing To Provide Refunds For Cancelled Flights

by Gary Leff on March 26, 2020

Mar 26 2020

If there’s one thing consumers thought they could trust it’s that if an airline flight doesn’t operate they can get their money back. Many have refused and now Canada is backing up its airlines against consumers.

The problem for airlines is that this tactic (1) erodes what little trust consumers had, and (2) incentivizes customers not to buy airline tickets now for travel far in the future because they now know they might get stuck without travel or money.

12 Things To Expect When People Start Flying Again

by Gary Leff on March 26, 2020

Mar 26 2020

Air travel isn’t going to open back up all at once, or evenly everywhere. It won’t be uniform even domestically, and it’ll happen in waves across the world. People will be afraid to fly. Some businesses will have gotten used to online meetings and won’t fly as much. The world of air travel is going to be very different as we (eventually) transition back into the air.

U.S. Airlines About To Become Part Government-Owned

by Gary Leff on March 26, 2020

Mar 26 2020

Creating a mechanism for the money provided to airlines to be paid back is better than not, however it’s important for politicians not to meddle in the industry, forcing airlines to make decisions to please legislative constituencies rather than customers.

Airlines

Plane Full Of Heroes Flies INTO New York To Help COVID-19 Patients At Great Personal Risk

Inside The Special Plane Airlifting COVID-19 Patients Out Of Italy

American Airlines Makes Basic Economy Better: Paid Seat Assignments At Booking

United Airlines: Expect Layoffs In The Fall

If You Have To Fly Now, You Should Turn Down The Upgrade

American Airlines Mechanics Ratify Contract, Because They’re Not Morons

Texas Will Quarantine Travelers Flying Into The State From New York Area, New Orleans

Why Airlines Shoot Themselves In The Foot Refusing To Provide Refunds For Cancelled Flights

12 Things To Expect When People Start Flying Again

U.S. Airlines About To Become Part Government-Owned

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