Delta to offer first class service on shuttle flights
In a move to match US Airways Shuttle’s offering, Delta will offer first class service on its shuttle flights between New York and Washington and New York and Boston beginning December 1. The MD88s will now have 14 First class seats and 128 economy seats.
9/11 memorials dedicated in Boston and at the Pentagon
Seven years after 9/11/2001 major memorials are finally being dedicated to the passengers and crew over this past year. Two new memorials were unveiled at Logan Airport, Boston, and at the Pentagon, just outside of Washington, DC. More are planned. Never forget.
BoltBus emulates Southwest
BoltBus, a joint-venture between Greyhound Lines Inc. and Peter Pan Bus Lines, debuts tomorrow as a low-cost alternative for travel between New York and Boston.
Delta cuts flights from Boston
Delta Air Lines Inc. will cease direct flights to at least six cities from Boston and roll back daily service to two other destinations. As a result, Logan International Airport’s largest carrier will be JetBlue Airways, based on number of destinations served.
Boston to NYC by train has record passengers
Last year, Amtrak’s high-speed Acela Express train carried a record 593,000 passengers from Boston to New York. An Amtrak rep says Acela’s market share on the busy route grew from 36 percent in 2006 to 41 percent last year.
New security lanes at Logan
Boston’s Logan Airport will be the next test case in the Transportation Security Administration’s new program that seeks to speed security checks by dividing passengers into lanes based on their preference.
Places to appreciate St. Paddy’s Day
Instead of drinking green beer (yick) today, flutist Noel Rice, director of the Academy of Irish Music and president of the Irish American Heritage center in Chicago, recommends some places to appreciate the contributions of Irish-Americans on this St. Patrick’s Day.
BoltBus coming to Boston
Boston to New York for a buck? You bet. Greyhound Lines Inc. plans to start offering its low-cost BoltBus service on runs between Boston and New York City starting next month.
Shuttle service endures change
Security lines, delays and the end of the guaranteed-seat policy have undermined the shuttle services from New York to Boston and Washington, D.C., reports The New York Times.