Remember a few weeks ago when airlines were thinking of charging passengers more for flying during National Holidays? The $10 or $20 fee you had to pay for flying during Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s will be increased to $50.
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Low-cost airlines gain 30% market share
Don Schmincke is an author who used to fly United Airlines first class and other big airlines. But he had to change his habits and has to use low-cost carriers because their flights fit his schedule. What is more Schminckeis is not the only person who altered his privileges concerning airlines.
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Survey finds airline pilots’ salaries in the US
We already talked about how much airline pilots earn as told by Michael Moore. What the film director tells isn’t far from the truth. The National Transportation Safety Board from the U.S. recently announced that a regional pilot flying for Colgan Air earns $16,000 a year.
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Southwest Airlines testing green aircraft
Southwest Airline announced on Wednesday that they are currently testing various environmentally friendly materials on a refurbished plane, that could mean $10.3 million in savings on fuel for the company. These materials would mean a lighter aircraft and, thus, less fuel being used and fewer emissions.
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Southwest is looking for other income opportunities
On Thursday CEO of Southwest Airlines Company that doesn’t collect payments for baggage announced that it was not inconceivable that they would be exploring other opportunities of making extras.
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Smaller jets, fewer flights this fall
Major airline companies in the US are planning drastic cuts in spending starting this fall. What does that mean? Smaller jets, fewer flights, less flexible-schedules and one of the most dramatic decrease in the industry after the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Southwest Airlines saving $100,000 by quitting lemons
Following American Airline’s decision to take olives from salads, thus saving $40,000, Southwest Airlines takes a similar cost-reducing measure by taking lemons off airplanes. Starting Oct. 1, Dallas-based Southwest will no longer offer lemons with drinks, but only limes, which will save an estimated $100,000.
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