Freemium airport Wi-Fi: New norm
Benét J. Wilson February 11, 2015
There’s a word you now need to know about wi-fi at the airport: freemium. These days, travelers expect Wi-Fi to be robust enough to handle their myriad devices — and
There’s a word you now need to know about wi-fi at the airport: freemium. These days, travelers expect Wi-Fi to be robust enough to handle their myriad devices — and
Millennials — those born between 1980 and 2000 — are the force behind a major cultural shift in the United States. They’re a major focus of our coverage here at
In the past two weeks, carriers ranging from Delta Air Lines to Allegiant Air reported strong profits in the fourth quarter and for the full year, driven partially by lower
If you are of a certain age, you clearly remember the severe lack of food choices at airports. Your only choices were a generic “snack bar,” “fast food” places and
An American Airlines ticket counter at Orlando International Airport. Photo by Benet J. Wilson This week’s major snowstorm on the East Coast prompted airlines to cancel thousands of flights. It
Aviation consultancy Oliver Wyman this month released a major new report, Airline Economic Analysis. The report is chock full of data and observations about airline costs, revenues, margins, capacity and
As a regular traveler, I’m impressed with how airports have stepped up their game when it comes to shopping. And, they have to. As airlines continue to consolidate and cut
With the Thanksgiving holiday season underway, airports are a great place to look for stories. Most medium to large airports post their rules for the media on their websites. Their
As airlines continue to consolidate and look for ways to cut expenses from the bottom line, airports have borne the brunt of these cuts. Airports make money from airlines through
For the past few decades, airlines built up service at a variety of cities around the country. It wasn’t that the market required the flights. Instead, these cities were called
Airports are big users of energy. They need power to run everything from runway lights to food concessions. And that power is a big part of a facility’s budget. Two
What difference has the Web made to air travel? And, how many passengers are ponying up for various kinds of fees? We’ve got some answers for you. The International Air
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