JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
Category: LaGuardia Airport (Queens, NY)
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For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity
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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines
The New York Times – Business:Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
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Investigators Said to Look at Whether LaGuardia Controller Stepped Away
The New York Times – Business:Officials are said to be examining whether a controller had to use an emergency phone just before the crash at LaGuardia. They have yet to determine the cause of the crash and are also focusing on other avenues.
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Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier
The New York Times – Business:Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
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Southwest Begins Assigned Seating, Scrapping a Signature Quirk
The airline said its new policy, rolled out on Tuesday, responded to passengers’ preferences, but some customers said the scramble was part of the charm.
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Hundreds of Flights Canceled at New York Airports, Even With a Few Inches of Snow
To avoid the ripple effects of real-time adjustments to what was predicted to be up to nine inches of snow, the major airlines said they pre-emptively canceled flights.
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TSA PreCheck: Does It Really Save Time at the Airport?
At the New York-area airports, for example, a lot depends on the terminal.
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Airport Food Hits a New Height of Luxury
In pursuit of well-heeled fliers, airlines and credit card companies are stocking their elite lounges with caviar, sushi bars and big-name chefs.
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Capital One to Curb Lounge Access for Some Cardholders
The bank is the latest airport lounge operator to erode perks that were once a given. Guests and additional card users will no longer routinely get in for free.
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Real ID Requirement Finally Comes to U.S. Airports
Many fliers showed up early for extra screening or brought passports, smoothing the rollout of the long-postponed requirements. Those who didn’t have Real IDs got a warning.