Airlines want to take over underperforming UK airports
The British airports have been under fire for years because of their monopoly position and seeming disregard for both passengers and airlines. Anyone who has connected at Heathrow has experienced the cobbled up airport design that has put passenger needs last.
Airlines that do what they do well, make money
Midst the weeping and wailing about high jet fuel prices and the litany of excuses from airline executives like, “Airlines can’t make money with $120 a barrel oil,” some airlines are making money. The airlines that focus on their strengths and put customers first are raking in millions.
Ryanair news and Cheapoair.com replacement deals
Yesterday, Europe was buzzing about the impending concellation of thousands of Ryanair tickets that have been purchased through websites other than Ryanair.com. Michael O’Leary, the CEO of Ryanair claimed that screen scrapers were illegally selling his airline’s tickets. Today, blogs and news sites haven’t made a peep.
New London area airport ownership intrigue
The three largest London airports are managed by one company. Depending on the particular squabble with the airport, there have been many calls for the breakup of what many see as a transportation monopoly. Now, a breakup may soon actually happen and a possible new bidder for one of the airports is raising some eyebrows.
Booked a ticket on Ryanair through third-party sites? You may have to rebook
If you’ve recently booked a trip on Ryanair through third-party sites such as lastminute.com, tui, vtours, and Opodo, you may need to rebook your trip using ryanair.com.
Southwest poised to pass Northwest as nation’s fifth-largest carrier
It’s amazing when good things happen to good airlines. Southwest Airlines is poised to pass Northwest Airlines in terms of passenger miles flown to become the nation’s fifth-largest carrier.
Expedia selling Air Berlin tickets
For travelers in Europe, this is a big deal. Just as Southwest has opted not to be represented on online travel agencies, the big low cost carriers in Europe have been absent from online travel agencies as well. That’s changing.