Four Airline Mergers In Ten Years Haven’t Raised Fares

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The mergers that have swept the U.S. airline industry in the last decade may not have been as bad for passengers as some travel watchers predicted.According to a new report by professional services firm PwC US, who analyzed the effect that consolidation has had on domestic fares, competition and airline performance, the mergers have not raised fares. There...

Your Favorite Drink Just Got An Upgrade On Flights

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Airlines have found a way to take the edge off the stress of flying and make a few extra bucks along the way: fancy new cocktails, craft beers and elegant wines. The drinks advertised in the back of in-flight magazines — or on sleek seatback touchscreens — are starting to resemble those at the hottest nightclubs. Virgin America offers...

Delta In Talks To Buy Virgin Atlantic Stake – Reports Say

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Singapore Airlines said it's in talks to sell its 49% stake in billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic. The airline said in a statement it's in discussions with "interested parties" about a sale. A person with knowledge of the possible deal told The Associated Press that Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is in talks with Singapore Airlines about...

Wishing You A Happy Thanksgiving From Unified Supply

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Thanksgiving is traditionally a time of year that you have the opportunity to sit back and reflect on things that you have encountered this year to be grateful for. We, at Unified Supply have a pretty lengthy list for 2012, but here are just a few: 1. First and foremost, our customers are what we are most thankful for. It is truly our pleasure to assist...

DFW Voted Top Airport To Be Stuck In

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Hurricane Sandy shuttered airports and caused the cancellation of almost 20,000 flights to, from and within the U.S. Travelers don’t really have a choice where they get stranded, but if they could be stuck at any airport, it would be Dallas-Ft. Worth, according to a recent poll. Those surveyed based their selections on things like cleanliness,...

Airlines Across The World to Compete With Discount Travel Sites

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Airlines around the world, including U.S. carriers, are experimenting with a new way to sell tickets and personalize prices to win back customers from comparison websites such as Travelocity and Orbitz. The International Air Transport Association, which represents airlines globally, is promoting the experiment to start next year as a way to customize...

Bell Helicopter’s Revitalization Project Began With A Ground Breaking

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Bell Helicopter held a ceremonial ground breaking Monday as the kickoff to the company's plans to build a new 200,000 square-foot headquarters office building. The new building located at the northeast corner of the Bell complex is the centerpiece of a major effort by the company to revitalize its quarters and its products over the next several...

Spirit Airlines To Open D/FW Crew Base For Pilots, Flight Attendants

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With all the new flights out of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, one had to wonder when Spirit Airlines would open a pilot or flight attendant crew base here. Well, wonder no more. Spirit announced Tuesday that it is opening a crew base for both pilots and flight attendants as of Dec. 1. And it’s hiring flight attendants. “The...