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Delta Claims They’ll Be Carbon Neutral Starting Next Month, And I’m… Skeptical

by Gary Leff on February 14, 2020

Feb 14 2020

Ultimately this is long on narrative, and in the near-term relies mostly on buying carbon offsets which are questionable in effectiveness and limited in supply (if every company wanted to fully offset there wouldn’t be nearly enough opportunity to go around, so Delta is in some sense just bidding up the price of offsets that will be taking place anyway).

Noble goals, and surely they’ll make progress towards those goals, but the claim that they’ll be a carbon neutral airline next month is dubious to say the least.

New American Airlines Video Claims Cramming More Seats Into Planes Is ‘Amazing’ For Passengers

by Gary Leff on February 13, 2020

Feb 13 2020

American Airlines has a new internal video for employees explaining that cramming more seats onto planes is good for business and good for customers too. Vasu Raja, the airline’s Senior Vice President of Network Strategy, says that densifying “both for our customers, for our team, and for the future of american airlines that’s an amazing thing.”

There are four basic arguments American makes. I don’t think they hold up well to scrutiny.

Alaska Is Joining oneworld and American Launching India Service

by Gary Leff on February 13, 2020

Feb 13 2020

American and Alaska are partners again. The previously-announced March 1 breakup isn’t happening. Alaska Airlines is joining oneworld. And American will fly from Seattle to Bangalore, India (and Seattle – London).

United’s CFO Left, Raised $125 Million, And Is Launching A New Airline This Year

by Gary Leff on February 13, 2020

Feb 13 2020

United’s CFO left two years ago, put together $125 million in capital, and bought tiny XTRA Airways which had just one old Boeing 737-400 left but which had something a lot more valuable: an operating certificate. They’re already allowed to fly scheduled service.

Their first Boeing 737-800 arrives next week.

Passengers Tossing Flight Attendant Thank You Notes. Should Cabin Crew Even Bother?

by Gary Leff on February 12, 2020

Feb 12 2020

An American Airlines flight attendant asked a community of frequent flyers about the value of ‘thank you notes’ written to passengers. Unanimously everyone loved the idea. But the flight attendant reported that several passengers just tossed their notes.

I wonder if this is something that people love in theory but don’t actually appreciate in practice?

Will American Airlines Eliminate International First Class?

by Gary Leff on February 12, 2020

Feb 12 2020

American Airlines is the only remaining U.S. airline the claims to offer international first class. The top cabin on both United and Delta is business class. However there’s good reason to think American Airlines may eliminate the product, too. And there are clues in the new business class seat focus groups that support this conclusion.

How Chinese Airlines Are Changing Inflight Service To Stop Spread Of Coronavirus

by Gary Leff on February 11, 2020

Feb 11 2020

Here are 7 things Chinese airlines are doing on the aircraft to reduce the spread of coronavirus. It comes down to don’t eat, don’t drink, don’t speak, don’t use the lavatory and use a mask – but there’s more.

Air Italy Shutting Down, Expects Other Airlines To Operate Their Schedule For Two Weeks

by Gary Leff on February 11, 2020

Feb 11 2020

This morning I wrote that Air Italy faced an uncertain future – and possible liquidation – after losing 200 million euros in 2019, up from 164 million the year before. The carrier needed more cash, and Qatar Airways which owns 49% of the airline was blocked from taking an additional stsake in the airline by foreign ownership restrictions.

And in fact a decision has been made today to shut down the airline.

American Airlines Offering Flagship First Dining Buy Up To Some Passengers For $150

by Gary Leff on February 10, 2020

Feb 10 2020

American Airlines Concierge Key and Executive Platinum customers entering the Dallas Fort-Worth Flagship lounge have an option to buy access to the more exclusive Flagship First Dining room when traveling long haul international or on eligible transcon flights for $150 per person. This is a test scheduled to last three months.

Airlines

Delta Claims They’ll Be Carbon Neutral Starting Next Month, And I’m… Skeptical

New American Airlines Video Claims Cramming More Seats Into Planes Is ‘Amazing’ For Passengers

Alaska Is Joining oneworld and American Launching India Service

United’s CFO Left, Raised $125 Million, And Is Launching A New Airline This Year

Passengers Tossing Flight Attendant Thank You Notes. Should Cabin Crew Even Bother?

Will American Airlines Eliminate International First Class?

How Chinese Airlines Are Changing Inflight Service To Stop Spread Of Coronavirus

Air Italy Shutting Down, Expects Other Airlines To Operate Their Schedule For Two Weeks

American Airlines Offering Flagship First Dining Buy Up To Some Passengers For $150

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