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Tarmac Delays Down Significantly After New Three Hour Rule

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported that tarmac delays have reduced significantly from June 2010 compared to June 2009. As a reminder, this is a month in which the three hour rule is in full effect. The three hour rule “prohibits U.S. airlines operating domestic flights from permitting an aircraft to remain on the…… Continue reading Tarmac Delays Down Significantly After New Three Hour Rule

What Would a Government Mandated Fare Fee Table Look Like?

It’s no surprise that our federal leadership has taken interest in the broadening fees-based services that airlines are charging Customers. There’s bound to be some concern when over $2.7b in baggage fees was generated in 2009. Almost 20 carriers are charging for the first and second bag these days, with JetBlue and Southwest Airlines being…… Continue reading What Would a Government Mandated Fare Fee Table Look Like?

Better watch your wallet when checking your bag – fees have increased over 1500% since 1990

It’s amazing how the airline industry has quickly converted the concept of free checked luggage into a new revenue stream through additional fees on coach fares that include baggage. With over $2 billion in baggage fees in 2009 alone, and over 20 carriers reporting bag fee collection, it seems as though this revenue train has…… Continue reading Better watch your wallet when checking your bag – fees have increased over 1500% since 1990

Google Goes Travel – Purchases ITA Software for $700m

Google has just taken a giant leap into Travel through its recent $700m USD acquisition of the mathematician-heavy Ivy-leaugers at ITA Software. TechCrunch has a great write-up of the acquisition Google now has a foothold into flight pricing – and a powerful one at that. ITA’s QPX flight shopping and pricing engine has won rave reviews…… Continue reading Google Goes Travel – Purchases ITA Software for $700m