Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Your next flight between the US and Asia might just stop over in Alaska. And a foreign airline could operate the entire route. The state won approval on Tuesday for its two major international airports, Anchorage and Fairbanks, to handle transit passen…
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Anchorage, Fairbanks open up to international transit traffic
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Your next flight between the US and Asia might just stop over in Alaska. And a foreign airline could operate the entire route. The state won approval on Tuesday for its two major international airports, Anchorage and Fairbanks, to handle transit passen…
Eastern Airlines plans Argentina flights
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Eastern Airlines wants to Tango. The carrier filed with the US Department of Transportation on Wednesday to operate flights between Miami and Buenos Aires, using its Boeing 767 fleet.
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Alaska pushes for renewed role as global passenger hub
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Sure, the aviation industry is hurting right now. But the airports of Alaska are thinking big about the future. The state wants to see its airport infrastructure eligible to serve as hubs for foreign airlines, boosting local tourism while also allowing…
Alaska pushes for renewed role as global passenger hub
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Sure, the aviation industry is hurting right now. But the airports of Alaska are thinking big about the future. The state wants to see its airport infrastructure eligible to serve as hubs for foreign airlines, boosting local tourism while also allowing…
Cargo passenger hybrids coming to US airlines
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Airlines around the world removed the seats from their passenger planes to make more room for cargo. But not in the US. That could change very soon, as the FAA now allows for exemptions to cargo restrictions, engineering companies are securint certific…
Cargo passenger hybrids coming to US airlines
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Airlines around the world removed the seats from their passenger planes to make more room for cargo. But not in the US. That could change very soon, as the FAA now allows for exemptions to cargo restrictions, engineering companies are securint certific…
American’s long-haul revamp surrenders Los Angeles
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
For years airlines have battled to dominate international markets from Los Angeles International Airport. This week American Airlines effectively conceded defeat in that market. As part of its long-haul network revamp the carrier will shed most of thos…
American’s long-haul revamp surrenders Los Angeles
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
For years airlines have battled to dominate international markets from Los Angeles International Airport. This week American Airlines effectively conceded defeat in that market. As part of its long-haul network revamp the carrier will shed most of thos…
Air Canada fights back on refund demands, disputes DOT authority
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Facing dozens of customer complaints to the US Department of Transportation, Air Canada is fighting back. While the carrier has only filed one response publicly so far the contents suggest that passengers may well come up short in their efforts to get …
Air Canada fights back on refund demands, disputes DOT authority
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Facing dozens of customer complaints to the US Department of Transportation, Air Canada is fighting back. While the carrier has only filed one response publicly so far the contents suggest that passengers may well come up short in their efforts to get …
DLD 297: Pantsless Professionals
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
As borders start to reopen the requirements for entry to some countries can be onerous. Or completely reasonable. But the inconsistencies make it really challenging for travelers to plan.
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DLD 297: Pantsless Professionals
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
As borders start to reopen the requirements for entry to some countries can be onerous. Or completely reasonable. But the inconsistencies make it really challenging for travelers to plan.
Jilted travelers get aggressive in seeking airline refund enforcement from the DOT
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Do the rules even matter when there is no enforcement action? For many travelers the answer appears to be a resounding “no” as they seek refunds from flights cancelled over the past few months. A few are now pursuing alternate channels, however, and s…
Jilted travelers get aggressive in seeking airline refund enforcement from the DOT
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Do the rules even matter when there is no enforcement action? For many travelers the answer appears to be a resounding “no” as they seek refunds from flights cancelled over the past few months. A few are now pursuing alternate channels, however, and s…
Allegiant driving passenger traffic recovery
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Total air traffic numbers are down in Spring 2020. There is no doubt this is true. But some airports are suffering more than others. An examination of TSA Screening Throughput data shows the impact with greater detail, bringing some interesting pattern…
Expedia Refusing Cash Refunds For Cancelled Flights
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Expedia is currently refusing to offer customers a cash refund for flights that have been cancelled and are instead offering travel credit. This seems to be affecting Expedia & Expedia group owned online travel agencies (e.g Travelocity & Orbitz) according to WCVB. In May the DoT clarified online travel agencies responsibilities when it comes to […]
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Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Total air traffic numbers are down in Spring 2020. There is no doubt this is true. But some airports are suffering more than others. An examination of TSA Screening Throughput data shows the impact with greater detail, bringing some interesting pattern…
DLD 294: It’s Electric!
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Whether taxiing to the runway or taking off for the skies, electric power is a growing part of the flying experience. Which is pretty damn cool.
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DLD 294: It’s Electric!
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Whether taxiing to the runway or taking off for the skies, electric power is a growing part of the flying experience. Which is pretty damn cool.