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The battle for Denver: which airline takes the lead?

Denver is prime airline real estate, having been the scene of major airline battles for market share, first at Stapleton, and now at Denver...
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Last minute Thanksgiving sale fares offered by United, Virgin America

Several airlines have discounted fares in a push to fill seats over the Thanksgiving holiday, and this time they're...
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Whatever happened to United's friendly skies?

When the ad agency hired to design United Airlines brand statement in 1961 first pitched the idea, it’s...
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United boots passenger from First Class for wearing tracksuit

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A Best Buy Vice President has complained to United for being denied a mileage upgrade on a United flight from...
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United to offer unlimited upgrades to elite fliers in 2010

United Mileage Plus elite members and a companion will enjoy unlimited upgrades to United First beginning spring...
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Southwest's bid for Frontier, picked apart and studied

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Frontier Airlines A319's at the gate in Denver. Southwest Airlines, which announced intention to bid for Frontier...
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Air Travel 101: How do I score an upgrade?

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First Class, and its cousin Business, is the proverbial Holy Grail of airline ticketing and seating for all...
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DOT approves Continental-Star Alliance antitrust immunity, despite DOJ, travel agent objections

The Department of Transportation has approved the application of Continental Airlines and the member airlines of Star Alliance to operate a joint...
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Delta, United fined by DOT for denied boarding, code share disclosure violations

The United States Department of Transportation has issued fines to both United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, for...
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United breaks guitars, croons Canadian, but this time the airline isn't responsible

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United Airlines has had more than it’s fair share of bad press, some deserved, some not. Consumer frustration...
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