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How American Conservatives Came To Love Europe’s Airbus Over Boeing

by Gary Leff on April 30, 2023

Apr 30 2023

When you see arguments that the U.S. ought to model Europe and Airbus in its own economy, that’s not really an argument about Airbus or Boeing it’s an argument by former conservatives who want to use the tools of government towards their own end, so are putting out content to give their switch greater intellectual grounding.

American Airlines Took A Passenger’s Carry On And.. Gave Them A Garbage Bag? [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on April 30, 2023

Apr 30 2023

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.

I Ignored The United Airlines Gate Agent When She Told Me To Check My Carry On Bag, Was That Wrong?

by Gary Leff on April 30, 2023

Apr 30 2023

On Friday I flew an old United Airlines Boeing 737 with credit card swipe beside the screens. It had the old mostly non-functional wifi (seat back entertainment wasn’t working either), and the old small overhead bins.

American Airlines Introducing New Baked On Board Cookies, Fruit And Cheese Plate

by Gary Leff on April 30, 2023

Apr 30 2023

American Airlines is updating its pre-arrival service in premium cross country flights – with new freshly baked on board cookies – and has two new food for sale items in coach on flights over 1300 miles.

New Move By Atlanta’s Airport Will Keep Airlines From Competing Against Delta

by Gary Leff on April 30, 2023

Apr 30 2023

The airport is spending $1.4 billion to reduce the number of gates at the airport.

Small Cities Are Losing Air Service Thanks To One Large Union

by Gary Leff on April 30, 2023

Apr 30 2023

14 airports have lost all commercial air service in the past three years, and 324 small airports have seen losses of air service averaging 30%.

While the long run trend is fewer non-stop flights in small markets, large hubs have made it economical for airlines to serve many of these markets with a connection. Now we’re seeing fewer – and in some cases no – connections.

Will American Airlines End Service To Doha?

by Gary Leff on April 30, 2023

Apr 30 2023

American does very little ultra long haul flying. And Doha’s premiums cabins are consistently empty in his observation, filling up only at the last minute (presumably with nonrevenue employees and upgrades). And they can’t be making money off of just a full coach cabin with their costs. As a result there has been speculation about this route being pulled. Here’s why I don’t think that will happen in 2023.

Shark Tank Star Barbara Corcoran Says Bring Your Own Booze On Board When You Fly

by Gary Leff on April 29, 2023

Apr 29 2023

Shark Tank start and former New York real estate broker Barbara Corcoran has a message for frequent flyers: you’re using your miles wrong, don’t upgrade or redeem for first class, and bring your own booze to drink on the plane.

3 Things American Airlines Is Doing To Climb Up From The Bottom At Delaying Checked Luggage

by Gary Leff on April 29, 2023

Apr 29 2023

American Airlines loses and delays more checked bags than competitors – at times up to 1% of bags. The airline has 3 changes to make baggage reliability better, according to Julie Rath who is American’s Senior Vice President of Airport Operations (and had a brief tenure running the AAdvantage program). She offered these comments during an employee meeting following the airline’s first quarter earnings call on Thursday.

How American Conservatives Came To Love Europe’s Airbus Over Boeing

American Airlines Took A Passenger’s Carry On And.. Gave Them A Garbage Bag? [Roundup]

I Ignored The United Airlines Gate Agent When She Told Me To Check My Carry On Bag, Was That Wrong?

American Airlines Introducing New Baked On Board Cookies, Fruit And Cheese Plate

New Move By Atlanta’s Airport Will Keep Airlines From Competing Against Delta

Small Cities Are Losing Air Service Thanks To One Large Union

Will American Airlines End Service To Doha?

Shark Tank Star Barbara Corcoran Says Bring Your Own Booze On Board When You Fly

3 Things American Airlines Is Doing To Climb Up From The Bottom At Delaying Checked Luggage

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