Category Archives: Airline

OAG Releases FlightTimes App

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

PRNewswire posted this release from OAG about its new smartphone app FlightTimes. The app allows iPhone, BlackBerry and Android users to track flights from over 1000 airlines and 4000 airports. This press release is not newsworthy because even though it is a breakthrough … Continue reading →

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How (Not) to Get Bumped

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

An article by the New York Times gave some tips on how to avoid getting bumped.  In order to ensure a full flight, airlines intentionally overbook flights.  The article said, “Last year, out of 595 million passengers, about 681,100 were … Continue reading →

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17-month-old Shut in Overhead Compartment on Flight

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

In an article by the Herald Sun, Natalie Williamson tells how her 17-month-old son, Riley, was shut in an overhead compartment by a Virgin Blue flight attendant. Virgin claims, “Ms Williamson’s husband was playing a peek-a-boo game with Riley involving … Continue reading →

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