Airline News

It's great to finally be able to dig into the report that's been much-discussed over the last month.

We’re not in the 1980s anymore. After a great push to initiate it and many trials to stabilize it, globalization has finally taken hold of the aviation industry. Turning back the calendar benefits very few and passengers will ultimately vote on Open Skies with their dollars, or euros, or dinars.

Unless the U.S. government curtails competition from Gulf carriers, U.S. airlines just can't compete. That is the argument that American's Scott Kirby is making. It seems ironic coming so soon after a mega-airline merger that was supposed to put the airline on firm competitive footing.

It's lovely to see an airline get into the spirit of local celebrations, especially one as significant as this. Parabéns, Rio de Janeiro! Os melhores desejos para os próximos 450 anos.

You can't always get what you want. American Airlines president thinks the airline handed Southwest a monopoly when American gave up its two gates at Dallas Love Field. And that merger concession, right in American's backyard, still rankles.

It appears as though Virgin America might beat Southwest in being the first of the two to fly to sunny Honolulu as both airlines look to expand beyond the lower 48. Southwest already has 10 international routes to seven countries but doesn't yet fly to Hawaii.

So what if British Airways took their sweet time to come up with these suites? Better late for the better than early for naught.

U.S. airlines are increasingly offering their passengers more choice and flexibility. Translation? You will be paying more if you want stuff such as a seat assignment and the ability to change your flight.

Just being able to use a dedicated lane makes downloading this free app worthwhile.

A new approach to loyalty and innovation is necessary for U.S. carriers to remain viable in the long-term. Because protectionist instincts will only help you for so long.