The High Costs of Airline Industry Mistakes

The High Costs of Airline Industry Mistakes

The airline industry is a giant in the global economy and, just like any other market, it has ups and downs, losses and gains. In an industry full of high operating costs and plenty of outside scrutiny, airlines are under enormous pressure. If they’re going to encounter a Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 | 0

Best and Worst Airlines to Work For

Best and Worst Airlines to Work For

Even as the airline industry is consolidating, it is still one of the larger employers in the country. And while some airlines have made a name for themselves as the best airlines to travel, those airlines don’t necessarily correspond with the best airlines to work for.
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Lindsey Andrews on Thursday, November 18th, 2010 | 3 comments

How Airlines Cut Costs

How Airlines Cut Costs

It’s no secret that the airline industry has had its fair share of struggles over the last few years. From rising fuel prices to the slagging economy, airlines haven’t been able to catch a break and they some slim revenue books to prove it to the tune of Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 | 0

The Airline Industry vs. The Environment: Let the Battle Begin

The Airline Industry vs. The Environment: Let the Battle Begin

One of the biggest issues globally is no doubt the environment. No industry gets a pass card on their contribution to the degradation of the earth, particularly the airline industry, and no single topic is trendier lately than saving the earth. Lately, the nation’s airlines have come under Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Thursday, October 28th, 2010 | 0

Best and Worst Airline Safety Videos

Best and Worst Airline Safety Videos

Anyone who has traveled in recent years knows the basic outline of an airline safety video: here are the exits, listen to the pilot, buckle up, and have a lovely flight. But airline safety videos are not all created equal; some serve to terrify, some to amuse, and Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 | 2 comments

Best Airlines for Last Minute Ticket Deals

Best Airlines for Last Minute Ticket Deals

Often, waiting until the last minute to book a flight is a great way to lose money.  Last minute tickets can cost a premium and because of the time crunch, there is no chance to shop around for cheaper fares with different airlines or to tweak departure times Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Thursday, October 14th, 2010 | 2 comments

New Face of the Airline Industry: The Continuing Trend of Mergers & Acquisitions

New Face of the Airline Industry: The Continuing Trend of Mergers & Acquisitions

They’re common in almost every industry, but mergers and huge industry structure shakeups seem to be a recurring trend in the airline industry. From 1978, the beginning of the period now known as “deregulation,” up until the mid-to-late 2000s, when the airlines experienced a resurgence in profitability, legacy Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 | 2 comments

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