Why Southwest Airlines Is Building Parks in Each of Its 90 Cities

Why Southwest Airlines Is Building Parks in Each of Its 90 Cities

Over the last 47 years, Southwest Airlines has built a vibrant—if a little goofy—airborne community. Now some of that culture is fueling urban improvements on the ground. Southwest’s new initiative called the Heart of the Community is working to build public spaces in all of the 90 cities the airline serves.

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The Crazy Things Delta Does to Cancel Fewer Flights Than Any Airline

The Crazy Things Delta Does to Cancel Fewer Flights Than Any Airline

Last year, Delta Air Lines canceled fewer flights than any other airline, scratching just 0.3 percent of its flights. That’s more than five times better than the industry average. It’s an obsession for Delta, an airline that once ranked near rock-bottom for cancellations, and as The Wall Street Journal explains, the company strives for zero-cancellation days in some very unorthodox ways.

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Don't Buy Plane Tickets on the Weekend If You Want a Good Deal

Don't Buy Plane Tickets on the Weekend If You Want a Good Deal

You’ve probably heard that you’ll find the cheapest airfare on a Tuesday. But according to a new study from travel startup Hopper, that’s a myth. So when can you find the best fares?

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How an Arm Wrestle Resolved a Major Airline Dispute

How an Arm Wrestle Resolved a Major Airline Dispute

David vs. Goliath. Burr vs. Hamilton. Ali vs. Frazier. These fights have captured the public’s imagination like few others. On March 20, 1992, another battle entered this conversation. Herwald vs. Kelleher. Okay, so most likely, you probably don’t have any clue who Kurt Herwald and Herb Kelleher are and why they decided to match up against one another, but you soon will.

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FAA Rule Bans Personal Electronics in the Cockpit

FAA Rule Bans Personal Electronics in the Cockpit

While the Federal Aviation Authority recently changed its regulations to allow passengers to use gadgets more freely, it’s now done exactly the opposite in the cockpit: pilots won’t be able to use personal electronics during flights. Phew?

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Virgin Atlantic Is Using Google Glass to Improve Check-Ins

Virgin Atlantic Is Using Google Glass to Improve Check-Ins

Customer privacy be damned. Virgin Atlantic is kicking off a trial using Google Glass and Sony’s SmartWatch 2 to provide its employees with personalized data about its upper class passengers.

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​How I “Hacked” Kayak and Booked a Cheaper Flight

​How I "Hacked" Kayak and Booked a Cheaper Flight

Let me start this out by saying I didn’t "hack" something in the black hat Hackers way, but by finding a market inefficiency and leveraging it to my advantage. It must be the day trader in me. No harm was done to any computers or systems in the making of this post.

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British Airways the First European Airline to Allow Gadgets at Takeoff

British Airways the First European Airline to Allow Gadgets at Takeoff

Last month, the European Aviation Safety Agency announced that it was going to join step with the FAA and allow electronic devices to be used during takeoff and landing. Now, British Airways is the first European airline to allow more free’n’easy use of gadgets in flights.

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After the FCC’s decision to consider allowing in-flight phone calls, Delta Air Lines has just announ

After the FCC’s decision to consider allowing in-flight phone calls, Delta Air Lines has just announced that calls won’t be allowed on its flights. Apparently Delta CEO Richard Anderson agrees with the FCC Chairman, who himself thinks in-air calls would be super annoying. [Delta via TechCrunch]

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How to Get Your Luggage Back When the Airline Loses It

How to Get Your Luggage Back When the Airline Loses It

You’ve just arrived in Orlando for a holiday with the in-laws, and your bags are on vacation as well—in South Dakota. Here’s how to get your worldly possessions back and get on with your relaxing.

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