The Economy Archive

  • United Airlines seeing red…. again

    United Airlines seeing red…. again

    6 July 2009 – According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, United Airlines may be bracing for another rough patch. As spending has declined, United’s ability to secure funds has become more difficult. Business has cut back on business flights and consumers have cut...

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  • The Days of the Cheap Upgrades are Over

    The Days of the Cheap Upgrades are Over

    20 October 2008 – With less then three weeks to go, I was hoping that may be with the collapse in oil prices and less people traveling, British Airways would lower the price of an upgrade to Economy Plus.  Well, it is a bit of...

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