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JetBlue announces Amsterdam routes, with surprisingly good flight times

25 April 2023 By Seth Miller 7 Comments

The fully expanded Mint Studio bed. Lots of flat space to sleep on here.

JetBlue will fly to Amsterdam from August 2023. After significant public bickering with Dutch regulators, the carrier confirmed it will launch flights later this summer.

This story is about: A321LR, Airbus, AMS, Amsterdam, Department of Transportation, DoT, fares, JetBlue, regulations, Schiphol, slots, TATL, transatlantic Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Porter Air bringing premium economy(ish) to E195-E2 fleet

6 December 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A rendering of the Porter Air E195-E2 jet flying in front of the Toronto Skyline

Porter Air will add an almost premium economy offering, dubbed PorterReserve, as part of its E195-E2 product launch. The offering will be one of three seating options on board the carrier’s first jets, and include other benefits in the terminal and on board as well.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, branded fares, distribution, E195-E2, fare families, fares, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Porter Air, premium cabin, premium economy, seating, seats, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: Distribution, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Alaska Airlines finds a new Architect for fare planning

4 May 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Alaska Airlines' 737 MAX departs Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on its inaugural flight on 1 March 2021

Alaska Airlines is changing the way it prices tickets. The carrier’s transition to ATPCO’s Architect pricing tool allows it to take a more holistic view of pricing strategy rather than focusing on individual fares.

This story is about: Alaska Airlines, ATPCO, distribution, fares Filed Under: Distribution

A JetBlue-Spirit merger almost certainly means higher fares

6 April 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The combined Spirit/JetBlue market map

JetBlue’s arrival in a new market typically sees fares charged by other carriers drop. Where JetBlue and Spirit overlap, however, it is inevitable that fares will rise. They have to in order for JetBlue to realize the net benefits it proposes.

This story is about: A320, A321, basic economy, economy class, fares, JetBlue, merger, seating, seats, Spirit Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Mediocre name, benefits as Southwest launches new fare family

24 March 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The new Wanna Get Away Plus fares from Southwest Airlines (re)open a nice benefit for some travelers, though the overall offering does not appear especially compelling for most travelers.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, change fees, elite status, fares, fees, frequent flier, frequent flyer, priority boarding, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Loyalty

American Main Select focuses on business travelers in economy class

9 November 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

American Airlines plans a revamp of the marketing for its high frequency, business-focused routes in 2022. Along with shedding the “American Shuttle” branding, the carrier will expand what it considers high-frequency business markets and add a new fare type, dubbed Main Select.

This story is about: American Airlines, BOS, Boston, codeshare, DCA, economy class, fares, JetBlue, LaGuardia, LGA, NEA, Northeast Alliance, seating, Washington DC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Finnair launches "Business Light" basic premium fare option

15 June 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Business class seat on Finnair's A350

Finnair believes that some business class passengers might be making the purchase solely for the premium in-flight experience. The carrier launched a “Business Light” ticketing option today that delivers the on-board amenities but not other business class benefits.

This story is about: ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, basic business, basic economy, business class, Business Light, elite status, EuroBiz, fares, Finnair, frequent flyer, IFC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Lounge, premium cabin, wifi Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Ground Services, IFEC, Loyalty

JetBlue’s London launch brings an unexpected disruption to fares

2 June 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The Mint Studio in row 1 adds a side seat in the extra room as well as a larger screen

JetBlue’s new London service brings many potential disruptions to the transatlantic market. And one unexpected one to the way the carrier operates.

This story is about: fares, JetBlue, London Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Air Canada fights back on refund demands, disputes DOT authority

29 June 2020 By Seth Miller 55 Comments

An Air Canada 787-9 departing Vancouver; image courtesy of the airline

Facing dozens of customer complaints to the US Department of Transportation, Air Canada is fighting back. While the carrier has only filed one response publicly so far the contents suggest that passengers may well come up short in their efforts to get their money back. Not only does the airline intend to not provide refunds to passengers on flights it canceled, but it now also suggests that the DOT should not and can not regulate such policies.

This story is about: Air Canada, Canada, COVID-19, Department of Transportation, DoT, fares, refunds Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Austria to implement minimum fares, short flight surcharges

9 June 2020 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Prices flying in and out of Austria are set to rise. And at least one airline is happy with the news, though expect lawsuits aplenty before the matter is fully settled.

This story is about: Air France, Austria, Austrian, Austrian Airlines, bailout, emissions, fares, Lauda, LCC, LCCs, Low Cost Carriers, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, Ryanair, taxes, Wizz Air, WizzAir Filed Under: Distribution

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