Citing a lack of sales, United Airlines is ending onboard duty free sales at the end of this month. In an AFA news release, the demise of duty free sales was blamed on “declining sales revenue”– United announced this week,...
Exposed: Shameful Double Standards on Airline Subsidies
Breaking news. The sun rose in the east today. If you’re wondering why I often dismiss the outcry of U.S. airlines over subsidies, look no further than two news items this week. News Item #1: A protest over Emirates’...
Why United Won’t Sweat the Polaris Seat Delays
Zodiac Aerospace, the seat manufacturer for United’s new Polaris Business Class seat, is in trouble. With labor issues threatening production schedules, United faces further delays in its Polaris retrofit program. Nevertheless, I contend United will not lose too much sleep over this setback....