Monthly Archives: June 2010

Spirit Airlines Pilots Going Back to Work

June 16, 2010
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We didn't say much about the Spirit Airlines pilot strike, but part of that has been our silence in general of late. Things have been crazy here. But today, the strike is over...unofficially. The Airline has said flights will resume on Friday. The strike grounded Spirit Airlines for five days. The airline carries roughly...
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Delta Plans to Upgrade Its Facilities at JFK

June 15, 2010
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While the Port Authority makes plans to demolish Terminal 6, Delta is looking to upgrade its facility. The Wall Street Journal reports that Delta might announce a definitive plan for its future at JFK airport.
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Port Authority Plans to Demolish JFK’s Sundrome

June 15, 2010
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs JFK Airport, wants to knock down Terminal 6, also known as the Sundrome. The PANYNJ announced the move in a press release in April, noting that the demolishing of the terminal would permit planning to begin on the expansion of JetBlue's...
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JFK Airport Runway Replacement

June 8, 2010
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Matt over at NYCAviation has a great article reporting on the runway renovation at JFK. We'll all be very glad when it is done, and it appears to be on scheduled. Here are some highlights we gleaned from his article. For more check it out here.
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Fun with Signage: Gate Departure Board

June 3, 2010
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There is no point to this post, per se. It's just a bit of Aviation Geeky fun from Flight Wisdom HQ. The gate departure board that hangs on the wall, right after it was dusted, and our selection of alternate signage. What do you think we should acquire for it next? What destination, etc?
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