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International airlines are all-in on fancy first-class seats, even as US carriers focus only on business for long-haul flights
First class is largely filled with corporate customers, but many deep-pocket individuals are willin…
Taylor Rains
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I spent 5 hours in Alaska Airlines' first class. There were no lie-flat seats or other frills, but it was pretty great.
I fly often, which means I sometimes get upgraded to first class. Recently, I moved up on my nonsto…
Scott Johnson
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JetBlue founder and low-cost airline veteran explains how struggling airlines need to adapt to survive right now
Low-cost guru David Neeleman, who has founded five budget carriers since 1984, told BI some airline…
Taylor Rains
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Spirit Airlines stock plunges after report it's considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
A Chapter 11 bankruptcy has the potential to let Spirit Airlines restructure its debt following a f…
Lian Kit Wee,Will Martin
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Read the open letter Spirit Airlines sent to customers after filing for bankruptcy protection
Spirit told passengers they can continue to book flights and travel with the airline following its …
Pete Syme
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Problems keep piling up for budget airlines like Spirit Airlines — so get set to pay more
Spirit Airlines is reportedly considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as budget carriers seek …
Pete Syme
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Meet the trainees paying $136,000 to become the next generation of airline pilots
Skyborne's course in England takes 18 months, demands rigorous study and costs plenty, but is a tic…
Pete Syme
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An airline's first-class seats are too heavy. Its planes now need even more weight to fix it.
Swiss told BI the best way to counteract this center-of-gravity issue is to add even more weight to…
Taylor Rains
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Airbus' new plane is the answer to an aging, inefficient Boeing jet that airlines are scrambling to replace
Boeing ended 757 production in 2004, not seeing a market need for a replacement. That allowed Airbu…
Taylor Rains
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China renamed its homegrown regional airliner to better sell it abroad. Here's how it compares to its closest rival.
The C909 has been compared to planes like the Boeing 717 and the McDonnell Douglas MD-80, but its c…
Taylor Rains
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Airbus' A321XLR is about to launch. See what to expect on board the first airlines to fly the jet, like Qantas and American.
Such a diverse order book means passengers can expect varying cabin experiences across the budget a…
Taylor Rains
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I flew Spirit Airlines for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised, but the new ticket system gives me pause.
Instead of choosing every extra amenity — such as snacks, WiFi, and extra legroom — à la carte, tra…
Gabbi Shaw
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Southwest is making big route changes as it prepares to reveal new details of its turnaround plan
Southwest reportedly plans to cut some 340 pilots and flight attendants at its busy Atlanta base as…
Taylor Rains
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The first ultra-low-cost airline using the Airbus A321XLR hopes passengers will choose to 'suffer the pain' of no-frills 7-hour flights
Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air announced its first A321XLR route, betting passengers won't mind lo…
Pete Syme
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Boeing delays are wreaking havoc with the airline industry's plans, and flyers may well feel the pain
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary expects delivery delays to reduce its growth next year, while Emirates …
Pete Syme
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One of the world's best airlines is adding a flyer-favorite feature to its business class as premium competition heats up
Singapore's said its new premium seats will mirror what customers can expect on its highly-anticipa…
Taylor Rains
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A little-known low-cost airline just announced 18 new routes and its first international destinations
Avelo Airlines announced the addition of 18 new routes this fall with $52 tickets including interna…
Benjamin Zhang
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Airlines are building 'business-class-lite' to generate more revenue and increase demand for the luxe seats
Delta has hinted that it plans to unbundle its business class, meaning the cheapest fare may not in…