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American Airlines Post-Bankruptcy: Changes in Flights, Routes
American Airlines has said it plans to beef up its network by 20 percent over the next five years by increasing the number of departures from its five major hubs which include Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Listen as airfare analyst Rick Seaney discusses American Airlines – yesterday, today and tomorrow. The … Read American Airlines Post-Bankruptcy: Changes in Flights, Routes
Posted In: Airline News, Airlines (by name), Multimedia, PodcastsAmerican Airlines’ Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy, No Flights Disrupted
The parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle, the Ft. Worth, Texas-based AMR Corporation, announced Tuesday it has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. However, passengers need not be concerned. See What the American Airlines Bankruptcy Means to You American Flight Schedule: ‘Business as Usual’ According to air travel analyst Rick Seaney, “If … Read American Airlines’ Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy, No Flights Disrupted
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Multimedia, PodcastsTop 5 Busiest U.S. Airports at Thanksgiving: Los Angeles Tops the List
The latest “most crowded airport” forecast for Thanksgiving is out from Orbitz and it contains a bit of a surprise: Los Angeles International is predicted to be the busiest airport in the U.S. The definition of “busy” is determined by the number of bookings for travel between Nov. 23 and Nov. 27. The Los Angeles … Read Top 5 Busiest U.S. Airports at Thanksgiving: Los Angeles Tops the List
Posted In: Airport News, Holiday/Seasonal, Podcasts18th Domestic Airfare Hike Faltering
UPDATE: Oct. 27, 2011 The 18th broad-based domestic airfare hike has collapsed, as all the major legacy carriers began rolling back prices late last night and throughout today. Oct. 26, 2011 11 a.m. CDT: Chaotic airfare filing appears to be dooming the most recent domestic airfare hike attempt, the 18th broad-based attempt of the year. … Read 18th Domestic Airfare Hike Faltering
Posted In: Airfare Hikes, Multimedia, PodcastsAirTran to Adopt Southwest’s Too-Fat-to-Fly Rules
Starting this March, AirTran will adopt Southwest‘s “Customer of Size” policy, which essentially requires those who do not properly fit in a single seat to purchase a second one. But what is a “proper” fit? Listen as I talk about what’s right and what’s very wrong with fat-flyer rules: What’s Wrong with Fat Flyer Rules … Read AirTran to Adopt Southwest’s Too-Fat-to-Fly Rules
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