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Chinese news outlet Global Times reports COMAC completed the first test flight of their C919 airframe destined for China Eastern Airlines from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Test Flight Among Final Hurdles Before Delivery According to the Chinese news website, the three-hour test …
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In a press release and website targeted at shareholders – JetBlueOffersMore.com – the New York-based airline is urging Spirit shareholders to vote against the announced merger with Frontier Airlines. JetBlue: “We Urge Spirit Shareholders to Vote ‘AGAINST’ Frontier’s Inferior Offer” At the beginning of May 2022, Spirit executives …
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It is going to be a wild summer for travel! Click through because you need these tips to make sure you get where you want to go when you want to be there. The post Travel Will Be Insane This Summer, 3 Tips to Help You Thrive appeared first on …
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Bloomberg reports the group is planning to launch a co-branded credit card representing all of their carriers sometime in 2022. Credit Card Will Allow Users to Choose Which Star Alliance Mileage Program to Earn While flexible rewards points programs offered by credit card issuers – including American Express …
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The airline announced a $2 billion investment in the passenger experience over the next five years, touching everything from the overhead bins to power outlets at each seat. Passenger Experience Overhaul to Include Self-Service Kiosks, Outlets and Technology Under the five-year plan outlined by the “LUV” carrier, the …
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Workers at two airlines are making their complaints public, with one preparing to strike and another picketing for a stronger network that won’t leave them stranded. Alaska Pilots Conduct Strike Vote, In Event Contract Negotiations Break Down Alaska Airlines have been plagued by cancellations in the opening months …
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In the J.D. Power 2022 North American Airline Satisfaction Study, passenger satisfaction in multiple categories – including cost, flight crews and aircraft quality – dropped significantly from the same time last year. High Airfare Costs and Lost Perks Drive Customer Dissatisfaction Driving the dissatisfaction are drops in the …
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The Dallas Morning News reports unions at American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines want their hours getting the plane ready for passengers to be paid as well. New Contracts Negotiations to Include Pre-Flight Pay Delta will become the first major U.S. airline to pay attendants for their …
Reuters reports the agency will hold a meeting with key members of the airline and telecommunications industry on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, to suggest fixing altimeters could keep aircraft flying safely without interference from the spectrum expansion. FAA to Suggest Timeline for Altimeter Retrofit Although both the FAA …
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So you’re headed to Europe for a much-needed vacation. You probably can’t wait to text or video chat your family members to tell them about your travels. And, of course, you’ll need to be snapping gorgeous photos of the main attractions to make everyone on social media jealous (or at …
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