Dead Battery NTSB: FAA Failed To Test 787 Batteries Against Fire Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Back in March, when the public was consumed with Malaysia Flight 370, the FAA quietly released a report after a year-long probe into the design, certification and manufacturing of the Boeing 787.  The plane was “fundamentally sound” they ruled. “Deficiencies” were typical of any new airplane… Read More

       Not Fare                                   Deregulation Does Not Mean Lower Airfares                              Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Was flying cheaper in 1975 or 2014? You’ll be… Read More

Infrastructure Under Attax Tuesday, May 6, 2014 With the aviation trust fund dwindling, airport modernizing postponed and infrastructure  As airlines are on a binge to avoid taxes, our airport infrastructure deteriorates. Ranked as the worst airport in America, LaGuardia was cited by Vice President Joe Biden as an example of declining American infrastructure. projects delayed, it’s time… Read More

       JetBlues                                     Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Times, they are a-changin. The days of free checked bags may be over.   Reuters JetBlue is considering charging for first checked bags next year, leaving Southwest as possibly the only U.S. airline not… Read More