Archives: September 2010

Southwest Airlines' Big Deal: It Had Little Choice

Posted by: Justin Bachman on September 27

Chances are good this autumn Monday morning that many are questioning the wisdom of Southwest- an example of a "successful" airline, i.e., one its customers do not despise - buying...

Ryanair Sees a Limit in its Hardcore Business Model

Posted by: Justin Bachman on September 23

Funny things happen when you grow up as an airline. The easiest bits of leisure travel fruit are plucked from the tree. Expansion slows. Capitalism demands change. So you court...

The Future of Flying at Airbus

Posted by: Justin Bachman on September 21

Airbus recently offered a glimpse into what engineers conceived of when pondering future air travel, circa 2050. The biggest splash would be transparent cabins allowing passengers unfettered views, much like...

Germany Seeks to Boost Foreign Airlines

Posted by: Justin Bachman on September 01

Ok, not exactly. But that's the probable effect of a new levy the German government approved today on tickets for flights leaving the country, beginning Jan. 1. The predictable uproar...