EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & FOUNDER - SEATTLE, WA. David has written, consulted, and presented on multiple topics relating to airlines and travel since 2008. He has been quoted and written for a number of news organizations, including BBC, CNN, NBC News, Bloomberg, and others. He is passionate about sharing the complexities, the benefits, and the fun stuff of the airline business. Email me: david@airlinereporter.com
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As a new year approaches, we say good bye to a hard year for the airline industry. Having to redefine itself with new fees, cut flights, and a few bankruptcies, we wonder what will 2009 bring the airline business? Most economists think this recession will not be short-term. With people having less money, most likely […]
Back in February two pilots of Go! Airlines Flight 1002 were accused of sleeping on the job. While flying. While missing the airport. While overshooting the airport by 30 miles. While air traffic control was trying to make contact with them for about 25 minutes. Not a good thing, at all. The pilots have now admitted (after […]
Finnair With Santa on the Side Hope those of you stuck in an airport over the holidays the best of luck with getting to your loved ones or back home soon! And of course a Happy Holidays to everyone else not stuck at an airport :). Image: Tango-Sierra
I have avoided making blogs about the poor economy and how poorly the airlines have been doing since I didn’t want to repeat myself. But there is some good economic news for the airlines (well some airlines) and why not have some positive things to share during this time of year?! AIRLINE STOCKS ARE GOING […]
Alaska Airlines is having a great (sarcasm) season so far. First there were a bunch of cancelled flights (that is understandable since well, they are HQ in Seattle, WA which has been hit by a crazy snow storm). Now they de-iced a bunch of people inside the plane. Alaska Airlines flight 528, on its way […]