Ben Mutzabaugh
@benmutzabaugh
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Senior Aviation Editor at The Points Guy. Travel lover. College sports fan (go Penn State!).
New York, NY, United States
Joined August 2008
DOT launches formal probe of big airline frequent flyer programs. TPG's @David_Slotnick has the big news: https://t.co/hsJ9FKrVri
#airlines #avgeek #frequentflyer
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The DOT launched a formal probe of U.S. airlines' frequent flyer programs, looking for unfair or deceptive practices.
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A' shining star' for JetBlue: What's next for the carrier's Mint cabin, now 10 years old? TPG's @SeanCudahy talked to @JetBlue president @martysg to find out https://t.co/CS7wbt3hrC
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After regulators squashed its pact with American, @jetblue is now looking to British Airways to grow its footprint. https://t.co/guJURISgjc
#avgeek #airlines
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Big news in the travel space today: @Southwest's fares now displaying in Google Flights https://t.co/HPnhka6a6h
#avgeek
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Finding and comparing airfare using Google Flights just got much easier with the addition of Southwest fares to search results.
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Who will get the 5 new long-distance routes from DCA? Southwest joins the fray, alongside (for now) American and Alaska https://t.co/0S2EuV3zBc
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On board the first Lufthansa Allegris flight — was the new cabin worth the wait? TPG's @David_Slotnick flew the airline's new revamped cabin. Here's what it was like: https://t.co/uVkiAxp8XM
#airline #avgeek
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New routes: Delta adds Boston flight that will be the longest domestic one in its network. Also a transcon from Miami: https://t.co/UG8PcifXc4
#airlines #avgeek
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At 5,095 miles, Delta Air Lines' new Boston-to-Honolulu route is the carrier's longest domestic flight.
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It's a rough travel day in the Northeast. Snow, sleet, rain around nor'easter has led to 1,200+ cancellations and another 1,200 delays as of noon ET ... https://t.co/gU6ruLDMuy
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LAX, Knoxville among big winners as Allegiant announces 10 new routes across 14 cities https://t.co/xIg8jr471I
#airlines #avgeek
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Delta's plane interiors could be getting an updated new look. @ByERussell has all the details for TPG https://t.co/jLaixCXBui
#airlines #avgeek
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Frequent Delta Air Lines fliers are familiar with the palette of its airplane cabins, but that look might be about to change with an interior rebrand.
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Budget carrier @AveloAir lands at world's busiest airport (@ATLairport) as part of 4-route expansion from its base at New Haven (@FlyTweed) https://t.co/uBMEC0o7tD
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Speaking of @FlyFrontier's expansion, the carrier announced a whopping 54 routes across 38 airports. TPG's @SeanCudahy writes that it could hint at a shift in strategy. https://t.co/cLhbvCKy9c
#airlines #avgeek
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Frontier Airlines is expanding its operations. The carriers is adding 54 new routes at 38 airports.
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Budget airline turf war? One appears to be brewing after Frontier Airlines expanded at Sun Country's main base https://t.co/MH2Dy7i7UG
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Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets expected to begin their return to flying in the coming days, reports @SeanCudahy
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Alaska Airlines and United Airlines are planning to return their Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft to the skies in the coming days. The airlines received inspection instructions from the FAA.
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Phoenix to Paris, no stops. Air France gives @PHXSkyHarbor a long-coveted new international route: https://t.co/oKGnIj5Zsp
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Hoping to see Delta's new domestic first-class seats on more flights? They're coming ... https://t.co/2oVygr19TP
#avgeek #airlines
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Breeze adds 3 new cities to its route map in 11-route expansion https://t.co/mz4tJeFG2w
#airlines #avgeek
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Breeze Airways, a fast-growing low-cost airline, has added nearly a dozen new routes starting later this spring.
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New nonstop flights from Washington Dulles to Alaska and Vancouver are among 4 interesting new options for @united flyers https://t.co/PCqku2wbNS
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. @Delta adding Airbus A350-1000s to its fleet, with CEO Ed Bastian saying the jet would be the "largest, most capable aircraft" in the carrier's fleet. #avgeek #airlines
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Delta has placed an order for a new aircraft type. The carrier will add at least 20 Airbus A350-1000 jets, the future largest plane in its fleet.
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