Delta Air Lines, upon receiving the Justice’s Department’s antitrust approval today, officially merged with Northwest Airlines, creating the world’s largest airline. Northwest began operations in 1926 between Minneapolis and Chicago and had been flying with its trademark red tail since 1948. Its always sad to see an historic airline disappear and go the way of […]
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Farewell Northwest
Published by October 29th, 2008 in Airlines, Delta Airlines, Northwest Airlines and USA. 0 CommentsUSDOT Awards New Brazil Routes
Published by August 8th, 2008 in Airlines, Amazon, American Airlines, Atlanta, Aviation Policy, Bahia, Belo Horizonte, Bilateral agreements, Brazil, Delta Airlines, Fortaleza, Manaus, Miami, Salvador, South America, TAM, USA and Uncategorized. 0 CommentsToday, the US Department of Transportation approved American Airlines’ and Delta Airlines’ applications for new service into Brazil. This is a follow up on our previous post on US-Brazil. Service on the newly available 21 frequencies for US carriers is planned as follows:
–AA daily service Miami-Salvador-Recife-Miami (eff Nov 02)
–AA 3x weekly service Miami-Belo Horizonte (eff […]
As the airlines are now nickel and diming us to death, the latest brilliance from US Airways has reached a new low: charging for water and coffee. Two bucks for bottled water and soda and $1 for coffee or tea (Envoy, transatlantic, and Shuttle flights exempted). And as far as we understand it, there will […]
Northeast Brazil – US Update
Published by July 30th, 2008 in Airlines, Amazon, American Airlines, Atlanta, Aviation Policy, Bahia, Belo Horizonte, Bilateral agreements, Brazil, Delta Airlines, Fortaleza, Manaus, Miami, Photos, Salvador, Spirit Airlines and USA. 2 CommentsItapua Beach in Salvador, Bahia, in Brazil’s Northeast. If their request pending before the US Department of Transportation is approved, which seems likely, then American Airlines will offer daily non-stop service to this city from Miami beginning this November.
A few days ago we wrote about the new routes that airlines have applied for with USDOT […]
New Haven Union Station (ZVE)
Published by July 29th, 2008 in Continental Airlines, Discount travel, Frequent flier programs, New Haven, Photos, Rail and Student travel. 2 CommentsI was passing through New Haven, Connecticut the other day, and was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of its train station. Just two hours by Metro-North commuter train from New York City, or just over an hour and half on Amtrak, the station (and city) is easily accessible. And in case, the rails aren’t working […]
Brazil and the Amazon
Published by July 25th, 2008 in Airlines, Amazon, American Airlines, Atlanta, Aviation Policy, Azul, Bahia, Belo Horizonte, Bilateral agreements, Brazil, Delta Airlines, Fortaleza, Ft. Lauderdale, Gol, Manaus, Miami, Salvador, Spirit Airlines, TAM, USA, Varig and Virgin Atlantic. 0 CommentsGetting to Brazil and around the country is becoming easier, as a lot has been happening on the Brazilian front lately. First, a new airline and the intentions for a second, have been announced, and by successful industry veterans. Second, the US-Brazil bilateral has been approved, increasing the number of weekly flights from each country […]
Taxiing into the Sunset
Published by July 10th, 2008 in Cleveland, Continental Airlines and Photos. 0 CommentsIn Downtown Cleveland for only a few hours on July 7th, and decided to check how the city was faring.
This studious fellow looked up from his book as he sensed me fixing my lens on him. He’s reading in the perfect serene settings of Eastman Park, a little park nestled between the two buildings of […]
Continental to Join Star Alliance
Published by June 22nd, 2008 in Alliances, Continental Airlines and Star Alliance. 0 CommentsSo as we predicted in our previous post (despite all the rumors about CO and OneWorld), Continental Airlines has decided to join the Star Alliance. This will give CO loyalists some new and interesting destinations through member carriers, including South African Airways, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, TAP, and Air New Zealand, amongst other carriers. […]
Continental to Remain Independent: No Merger with United
Published by April 27th, 2008 in Airlines, Alliances, Continental Airlines, SkyTeam, Star Alliance, USA and United Airlines. 0 CommentsAmidst all the rumors and peer pressure of mergers over the past few months, particularly after Northwest and Delta announced their merger intent, Continental Airlines announced today that, for the moment, it will not be merging with United or anyone else. We at AirlineCity applaud this decision. Continental’s strong financial position and smart management will […]
Check the Code Share Flights
Published by April 12th, 2008 in Air France, Airline Operations, Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cheap tickets, Delta Airlines, Discount travel, Flight numbering, TAM, US Airways and United Airlines. 0 CommentsIts getting tougher to find great fares. The price of oil continues to rise and airlines (including low cost carriers) continue to drop out of the market. In only the past few weeks, we’ve seen four airlines announce they have ceased, or will soon cease, operations: Aloha, ATA, Skybus, and Champion Air. And late Thursday […]
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