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fromFuturism
4 days ago

Live Nation Directors Mocked Customers in Explosive Just-Released Messages, Saying They're "Stupid" for Allowing Themselves to Be Gouged

Live Nation directors openly mocked customers as 'stupid' in internal messages while bragging about inflating fees and 'robbing them blind' through excessive ancillary charges.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

United updating SFO fleet for its most profitable flight

In this week's air travel news, United Airlines is developing new premium-heavy "Coastliner" Airbus jets to deploy on high-revenue transcontinental routes out of California; a federal appeals court knocks down a Transportation Department rule that would have required airlines to be more transparent in displaying their ancillary fees to passengers before booking; a Minnesota resident who was stopped by immigration enforcement officers said her Global Entry and TSA PreCheck trusted traveler memberships were revoked a few days later;
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This U.S. Airline Is Making It More Affordable to Fly Business and First Class With 'Basic' Pricing

Delta will offer Basic benefit tiers for first- and business-class bookings, allowing lower fares in exchange for reduced perks like cancellations and loyalty accrual.
Travel
fromSun Sentinel
5 months ago

Discount airlines changed flying. Now they're in trouble

Ultra low-cost carriers expanded rapidly, then faced rising costs and intensified competition—leading to bankruptcies and inconsistent profitability despite earlier strong earnings.
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Delta just ushered in the era of the 'lifestyle airline'

Delta has officially declared that we're entering the era of the 'lifestyle airline,' emphasizing a shift from merely flying to a luxury, personalized travel experience.
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