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The New York Times says that the merger talks between United Airlines and US Airways have fallen apart. Boohoo. [NYT]
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Trim a little here, trim a little there: beginning in July, United will no longer give customers a minimum 500 frequent flyer miles for short trips. The new policy will be to give only the actual trip miles. [Chicago Tribune]
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United Airlines Glitch Drops Fuel Surcharge And They Won't Be Able To Fix It Until 8pm Tonight
You can save up to $130 due to a "human error" that is causing United Airlines to drop the up to $130 fuel surcharge, says the Wall Street Journal. The airline says they won't be able to fix the glitch until 8pm tonight, so hurry up and book it: More »
mergers and acquisitions
United Airlines Talking Merger With US Airways, Keeping Continental On The Side
United Airlines is a slut. The airline has been talking merger with US Airways, even going so far as to make it clear that US Airways CEO Doug "I'm OK To Drive" Parker can be the CEO of the combined company when United boss Glenn Tilton retires, says Reuters. Meanwhile, while the airline has been talking marriage, family and kids with Parker, it has been negotiating with Continental on the side — trying to form an "alliance" of some kind. Continental, of course, is already dating American AND British Airways! More »
fees
American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines Raise Fuel Surcharge $20
Grab your wallets, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have decided to raise "fuel surcharges" by $20 (round trip) reports the Associated Press. These charges now total $139 round trip on some flights. More »
mergers
American Airlines Flirting With US Airways On Possible Merger
An unnamed source has told Reuters that American Airlines is in talks with US Airways about a possible merger—and that it's also in talks with Continental about sharing passengers! Meanwhile, Continental is currently in talks with United about a possible merger of its own, and has said it will only choose one partner eventually. United, on the other hand, is not only pursuing Continental but is also in talks with US Airways about a merger. Yes, we have an airlines romantic triangle, folks. Someone's heart is going to end up broken. More »
fees
United Airlines Raises Ticket Change Fee To $150
United Airlines announced today that they are raising their ticket change fee to $150—up from $100, "in an effort to combat high fuel costs." More »
travel
United Airlines Raises Fuel Surcharges For The Second Time This Week
United Airlines has raised its already not-exactly-insignificant fuel surcharge for the second time this week, says USAToday. More »
mergers and acquisitions
Thinking of taking a trip but can't remember which airlines are bankrupt and which ones are part of Delta? We know it can be difficult—that's why we've put together a little cheat sheet to help you get through this time of uncertainty.
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The Ultimate Airline Bankruptcy And Merger Cheat Sheet
Thinking of taking a trip but can't remember which airlines are bankrupt and which ones are part of Delta? We know it can be difficult—that's why we've put together a little cheat sheet to help you get through this time of uncertainty.
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Aloha Airlines Ceases To Exist
Aloha Airlines is no more. The airline is shutting down. More »
travel
United Will Ground 20 Planes... And Maybe Their CEO, Too
United Airlines says its going to ground 20 planes in an effort to save on fuel costs, says CNNMoney.The nation's second-largest carrier said Tuesday it will ground and sell back to lessors 15 to 20 older, narrow-body 737s that are less fuel-efficient than others in its 460-plane fleet. It did not immediately specify what domestic flights or routes could be trimmed.More »
readers
United Can't Find A Power Outlet On A Plane For Your Life Saving Medical Device
Reader Glenn was traveling to Thailand with a group of friends. Glenn and another member of the group have issues with Sleep Apnea, a potentially life threatening disorder where sufferers stop breathing in their sleep. Fortunately, a simple medical device called a C-Pap machine can be used during sleep to correct the problem. So Glenn, being the informed responsible consumer he is, contacted the airline the group was booked on, United, to make sure that he'd be able to use his C-Pap machine during the god-awfully long trip from Boston to Thailand. United said, sure, no problem, they'd be able to get him an outlet for his machine. Then, they canceled his booking. Without telling him. But wait! It gets worse! More »
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United Airlines Raises Prices As Much As $50
Get ready to pay more for air travel, United Airlines is raising prices. A lot. As much as $50 for some fares. Continental has already matched the increase. More »
travel
Sensing A Pattern: United Airlines Planes Clip Wings At Dulles International Airport
Pilots need to pay attention when they're taxiing around the airport. Just a week after two US Airways planes clipped wings at Reagan Airport, two United Airlines planes decided to snuggle up at Dulles International Airport. More »
Today United Airlines raised most of its domestic fares by $10 roundtrip. Maybe now their flight attendants can start answering call buttons again. [Reuters]
travel
United Flight Attendant Says Call Button Is For Emergencies Only
Christine learned an interesting bit of in-flight trivia on her recent United flight: those little call buttons are for emergencies only. What's more, the flight attendants can psychically sense when it's an emergency and when you're just foolin' with them, and they'll ignore you if they suspect you're just going to ask for water. And no, needing to take sinus medicine to prevent clusters of needle-explosions going off in your skull during descent is not an emergency, so go back to your seat. More »
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