RIM can’t share and won’t share encrypted data | RCR Unplugged
Privacy is often taken for granted these days, but some are still willing to pay a premium where their data security is concerned which is why people should be more than a little perturbed at the news this week that BlackBerry services are being banned in various countries – precisely for their high level of [...]
British Airways to offer intra-US business jet connections | ATI
British Airways is opening an exclusive business-jet service in North America to give premium customers onward access to destinations within the USA and other parts of the continent. The airline is establishing the service, designated PrivateConnect, in partnership with Cessna division CitationAir. BA says the service will operate on an instantaneous pay-per-trip basis, taking advantage [...]
Lufthansa Private Jet mulls global expansion | Flight Daily News
German flag carrier and trailblazer Lufthansa is looking to introduce its top-end Lufthansa Private Jet (stand 650) brand to North America and Asia within the next two years as the product goes from strength to strength in Europe. Speaking at the show – where the company is celebrating its fifth anniversary – Sabine Dörflinger, Lufthansa’s director [...]
Hub Penalty or Price Gouging?
Image via Wikipedia As many of you know, I am based in Cleveland and Continental Airlines is my carrier of choice. Beyond the fact that CLE is a hub for Continental, I also appreciate how well they do business and consistently strive for customer satisfaction. Unfortunately I am seeing a disturbing trend for myself and [...]
UAL, US Air merger would be all-stock deal: sources | Reuters
Image via Wikipedia The merger talks between United Airlines (UAUA.O) and US Airways (LCC.N) revolve around doing an all-stock deal, with United paying US Airways shareholders a premium similar to that of the Delta-Northwest (DAL.N) merger, people familiar with the matter said. DEALS Delta, which bought Northwest in 2008, paid Northwest shareholders a 17 percent [...]
Continental Airlines to sell premium seats with more legroom | – NJ.com
Continental Airlines plans to sell premium seat assignments that offer more leg room for passengers as of March 17. The seat seat assignments involve unreserved economy-class seats, which can offer at least seven inches of more leg room. The airline's OnePass Elite frequent flyers will be able to obtain seats with extra legroom in economy [...]
