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This could be a very valuable service for any company that can really accomplish its goals. With ground transportation, in particular, being so fragmented, $4 million can lay the groundwork, but GoEuro will have to be in it for the long haul.

JetBlue is intent on increasing its fee revenue, but if it ultimately decides to offer free Wi-Fi on its flights on an ongoing basis, that would certainly be a development that other airlines will have to pay attention to.

The rulers of these tiny nation-states have realized the geopolitical advantage of being located where they are, and used the airlines as a proxy to extend their power.

It's exciting to see Delta experimenting with ways to make passengers' travels better, but will they find a way for get the increasingly cheap flying public to pay for the benefits?

EasyJet's drive to get passengers places while making the most money could turn off customers, but they've managed customer service relatively well -- at least compared to regularly reviled competitor Ryanair.

Our fave, besides the flight information: the available outlets at the gate. Metadata would become king in this scenario.

Seems like tech billionaires love buying up parts of Hawaii. Maybe Ellison is competing with Steve Case, who also owns tens of thousands of acres in the islands.

Airlines add small touches in hopes of differentiating themselves from the competition, but price, schedules, and travel policies will continue to mandate business travelers’ final booking.

The rate of innovation in mobile technology suggests that even if security still takes too long and seats are too small, flyers can at least rely on updated flight statuses and hassle-free check-ins.