Monthly Archives: February 2010

This Week in Routes

February 22, 2010
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This week in Routes...Southwest to start Philly-Boston, United adds service in 13 markets, and more.
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The Squeaky Wheel: Social Media, Kevin Smith and Southwest Airlines

February 15, 2010
American Airlines Cancels 850 Flights

It is very hard to write these sort of posts. When confronted with being called a Customer of Size, Kevin Smith complained. He was within his rights to do so, and anyone who feels wrongly singled out should.
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Kevin Smith and the Customers of Size

February 15, 2010
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We hate the debate over large customers, be they big, tall, or both. It never ends. And it invariably gets into an argument about the obesity issue in America. We've often said the only fair thing to do is size the seats to the statistically average American and accept that some people, many through...
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One Year Later: The Colgan Crash in Buffalo

February 12, 2010
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A year ago today, on Thursday, February 12, 2009, Continental Connection flight 3407 crashed into a house in Clarence Center, NY. The flight, a Q400 turboprop operated by Colgan Air, killed 45 passengers, 4 crewmembers, and 1 man on the ground. The plane was on approach into Buffalo-Niagara international Airport from Newark's Liberty Airport....
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Reservation Servicing Fees and Underqualified Travel Agents

February 8, 2010
Sir Richard Branson Hosts Virgin Charter Event

So, you've booked through a travel agent. That can include Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz...these are giant travel agencies, but they are still travel agencies, in terms of functions. They make reservations, issue tickets, change reservations, reissue tickets, etc. To put it into one simple term: they are authorized to act as sales agents for one...
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Roundup: Playing Catchup

February 3, 2010
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Enjoy the latest in airline service changes.
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