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Virgin America doesn't have the network at this point to truly be a big winner for business travelers. It remains to be seen whether it will run out of time before it gets there.

Distracted flying is a new phenomena, and expect the use of electronic devices in flight cockpits -- allowed to pilots during level cruising phase -- to come under increasing scrutiny after this.

All the thought behind smart technology is a great thing, but there's little mention in the study of the effect baggage fees have on lost bags -- the fewer checked, the fewer lost.

Studies often look at how aviation expedites climate change, but this one suggests airlines have personal stake in slowing global warning: Increased turbulence could cost airlines millions in repairs.

It appears that aircraft rescue and firefighting operations at the four airports were in a state of disarray, with personnel distracted with other duties and suffering from a lack of training.

What's the difference between an unlicensed driver picking up passengers at an airport using who's found his passenger with an app and one who finds the passenger by carefully approaching passengers at the departure gate? One we call "disruptive," the other we find distasteful.

JetBlue has tried this successfully in New York, and feels opening up a route from Worcester, Massachusetts, to San Juan will generate enough demand on its own that it won't detract from the airline's focus on Boston.

Big pops of airborne color help a carrier stand apart from rival silver tubes gliding through the sky. Here are the ones that inspire us.

Airlines should indeed be sensitive to the viewing sensibilities of families onboard. Perhaps the aircraft should be sectioned off by mature audiences versus general audiences? Maybe not.

Translation: This is a painful move for Rosetta Stone and its employees as the airport and mall kiosks were a declining part of its revenue mix, and the move sadly makes sense as online and mobile tools are undoubtedly the way to go.