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Want more direct air service from BTR? Via Airlines chairman offers advice
Baton Rouge scored a significant victory earlier this summer, when regional carrier Via Airlines announced it would begin direct nonstop air service in September to both Austin and Orlando. But to keep the service here—and, significantly, expand it—local travelers will need to utilize it, particularly in the first few months, according to Ami Vizer, chairman...
Crazy facts about planes that airline workers won't tell you
This Airline Just Posted an Incredible Ad for the Worst Job in the Country
Who is going to take this job? Anyone? You'll need a particular sort of ambition.
When will airlines get with IT?
After more than 30 years since the introduction of RM systems, airlines are still waiting for the next disruptive technology, while savvy tech firms
How Airlines can Exceed GADSS Standards for Modern Flight Tracking
GADSS was created largely in response to the loss of flights AF447 and MH370 and establishes what is expected of airlines and aircraft operators for tracking...
Southwest Airlines: How we de-Ice a plane
You know when you are sitting on the plane, nice and warm and the guys are up in those bucket trucks de-icing it? Have you ever wondered what that would be l...
How will airlines get flying again?
When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.
Is This Airline's New Commercial Charming or Obnoxious?
If you only remember one thing, remember this: It's an airline.
So you want to start an airline?
Considering all the obstacles, it’s no wonder fliers haven’t benefited from new competition in a decade.
Many airlines 'don't allow' CO2 offsetting
Half the world's biggest airlines are not giving flyers the opportunity to offset the CO2 from their flights.
Which Airlines Do (and Don't) Allow Personal Electronics
Once an airline has demonstrated to the FAA that its fleet can handle the radio interference from personal electronics, the rule change can go into effect.
Can The Airline Industry Survive Climate Change?
The air industry’s climate problem hasn’t escaped public attention.
Have You Been Flying BLAH Airlines?
Virgin America made a six hour video to show you just how blah other airlines are compared to their super cool fun flights. But do they allow leg defenders?
Airline passengers happiest when using technology
Survey shows that technology is helping put enjoyment back into flying
Stuck at the airport? Try a day pass to an airline lounge
You don't you need a membership, elite status, a first-class ticket, or one of those fancy premium credit cards to gain entry to many airline lounges. Many offer single-use passes that are just the ticket for travelers with time to kill or in need of a quiet respite.
Airline adds child-free zones on planes. Will others?
A budget carrier recently revealed a new child-free zone on their flights. Could this become a trend?
What Will the Airline Cabin of the Future Look Like?
Regardless of how an airplane’s cabin irks you—no legroom, garbage Wi-Fi, scant overhead bin space—most of the experience is dictated by the carrier flying
Why So Many Airlines Are Shedding First Class
The economics of operating a first-class cabin no longer make sense to air carriers or consumers.
Why airlines need more female pilots at the controls
While women make up roughly half of cabin crew, among pilots that ratio slides to just 5.2 per cent.
How Airlines Around the World Name Their Airplanes
Airplanes have names, too—and whether they're named after Polynesian constellations, their home country's cities, or hashtags, an airplane's name can say alot about its carrier.
