I knew airlines were charging more for seats these days. I just didn’t expect to hit a point where even the worst seat on the plane wasn’t included anymore. We’re …
airline industry
-
-
Airlines
After Assigned Seating Went Live, Southwest’s Activist Investor Quietly Trimmed Its Stake
by joehegby joehegSouthwest finally flipped the switch on the last of its “this is how we’ve always done it” policies. Assigned seating went live in late January, which means Southwest’s transformation is …
-
Airlines
The Unexpected Trend That Could Save Airlines Millions — While Travelers Pay More
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirlines are always laser-focused on two things: how to make more money, and how to save more money Ideally, at the same time, because capitalism never sleeps, and neither does …
-
Ever wonder why U.S. airports don’t operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Well, technically, they DO. With few exceptions, airports don’t 100% close when the last plane …
-
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against Boeing over the two deadly 737 MAX crashes. But here’s the wild part: the dismissal only happened because the U.S. Department …
-
The FAA just showed its hand: it’s taking the path of least resistance. And if they think their new rule will actually be helpful, they’ve got another thing coming. In …
-
For a long time, Southwest Airlines knew exactly who they were. They weren’t like every other airline, and that was a deliberate choice. Their open boarding process? People either loved …
-
Airports
Dallas/Ft. Worth Area One Step Closer to Having 3rd Commercial Airport
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe Dallas-Fort Worth Area is big. As the 3rd fastest growing U.S. metro in 2024, and one of the ten most populous counties in the country, it is seemingly getting …
-
Although you have retro places like the TWA Hotel to give a taste of how things used to be, time marches on. And with that, things change. Technology changes. Social …
-
Airports
Pilot Program: Connecting on International Flights Could Become Easier & Faster
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou know the drill. Your international flight arrives at your connecting airport. You clear customs and get your bag. But you’re not done – you still have a connecting flight …