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The usual selection of extras on the Delta.com booking page

Delta Introduces “Smart Travel Pack,” Rolls Many Extras Into One

It is no secret that purchasing airfare on just about any airline involves an obstacle course of fees and charges. Checking a bag? Credit card, please. Want an exit row seat? Yea, there is probably a fee for that too. The list ...
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A JetBlue Airbus A320 like this one was diverted to Amarillo after the Captain suffered a panic attack. (Photo by Kaz T)

JetBlue Suffers Computer Outage, Flights Delayed

Update 11am: JetBlue says the computer issues have been resolved, but flight delays will persist throughout the day. Due to computer issues, JetBlue is experiencing system-wide delays Friday morning. As an example, none of the ...
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A TACA A321 climbs out of JFK.

Avianca-TACA Announce Service From San Salvador to Newark

On Wednesday afternoon, Avianca announced their first route to Newark Liberty International Airport, with service from San Salvador, El Salvador, operated by TACA starting November 8th. The once daily service, operated on an Ai...
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Virgin America aircraft.

Virgin America and GoGo To Announce New Hybrid WiFi System Today

While a recent survey showed that a majority of passengers would give up an amenity for better in-flight WiFi, actually getting that better signal to the passenger is not an easy task. Last year, GoGo announced ATG-4, a higher ...
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United Airlines Boeing 747-400. (Photo by United)

United Airlines to Recall 600 Furloughed Pilots

On Thursday morning, United Airlines announced that by the end of 2013, all furloughed pilots will be recalled, totaling nearly 600. United says they are ending the furloughs in order to address the airline’s future staff...
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