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fromTheregister
1 week ago

50 years since Concorde's first scheduled flight

Concorde began scheduled passenger service in January 1976 but was retired in 2003 due to poor economics, safety concerns, and parts shortages.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

O'Leary offers Musk a free Ryanair ticket to thank him for the upsurge in sales following the spat on X

Ryanair's spat with Elon Musk generated significant publicity and modest booking increases while Ryanair rejects installing Starlink due to high costs and low passenger uptake.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

10 Vintage Airline Menus That Put Today's Snacks To Shame - Tasting Table

Airline meals were once lavish multi-course experiences during the Golden Age; modern air travel now offers sparse snack packs due to cost and regulation changes.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

easyJet chief warns Reeves against raising flight taxes as it is 'one of the highest in Europe' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Raising air passenger duty would weaken UK holiday demand and harm the visitor economy, risking tourists choosing rival European cities.
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fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
3 months ago

The Grueling Late-Night Flight That Saves You More Than $300

Red-eye flights often cost significantly less due to low demand, saving travelers hundreds while airlines fill seats.
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fromFortune
4 months ago

Frontier Airlines boss fires back at United CEO's claim that low-cost flying is near extinction: 'That's cute' | Fortune

United and Frontier CEOs publicly clashed over the viability and business models of ultra-low-cost carriers, with Frontier defending low-cost market positioning and costs.
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