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Google's Free Airport WiFi, Maybe Near You

Barbara E. Hernandez — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:14:44 PST

Google announced that it would offer free “holiday” WiFi in 47 airports across the country, from now until Jan. 15. “We know that...

Capacity Restraint Leads to Fewer Empty Airline Seats in October

Brett Snyder — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:43:10 PST

You have to marvel at the airlines' collective ability to keep capacity in check. In the past, airlines were hesitant to cut capacity for fear of...

Delta Says No to Cash, Yes to Credit Cards

Barbara E. Hernandez — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:20:50 PST

Delta Air Lines announced today on its blog that it would no longer accept cash on Delta and Northwest flights in North America (that’s...

American and British Airways Still Waiting for Feds Antitrust Immunity Decision

Brett Snyder — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:02:12 PST

October was supposed to be it. By Halloween, the feds were supposed to have made their ruling on the long-delayed application by British...

United Airlines Looks Toward Africa for Profits

Brett Snyder — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:09:07 PST
There has never been a ton of air service between the US and Africa. Not only are the distances great, but very few of the population actually...

1,000 Pieces of Luggage Stolen at Phoenix Airport

Barbara E. Hernandez — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:23:00 PST
A 61-year-old man is accused of stealing around 1,000 pieces of luggage from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and hiding them at his...

Priceline, Travelocity and Expedia Compete With iPhone Apps

Barbara E. Hernandez — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:15:21 PST
Priceline.com unveiled its Hotel Negotiator and application for iPhone and iPod Touch last week, joining Travelocity.com’s and...

Ontario Airport's High Costs Showcase Missed Opportunity

Brett Snyder — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:53:51 PST
Just last week I wrote about the anger...

Continental Airlines Revenues are 15 Percent Worse Than Last Year

Brett Snyder — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:05:07 PST
Last October, things were not good in the airline industry. Sure, oil had come down and the capacity cuts implemented in September were still...

Berkshire Hathaway Buys Out Burlington Northern for $26B

Barbara E. Hernandez — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:51:52 PST
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. agreed to to a $26 billion deal to acquire Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., the country’s second-largest railroad...