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In this issue. Why are the “big, bad airlines” unbundling their fares? Plus, an extraordinary story about JetBlue’s act of kindness and questions about who owns your Internet phone call.
New posts
• Deloitte’s Simonetto: “It’s easy to view this as the big, bad airline taking advantage of travelers”
• Spirit Airlines smacked with record $375,000 fine for consumer rules violations
• JetBlue quietly helps family with burned baby
• When it comes to lobbying, have travel companies thrown in the towel?
• Hey travelers, who owns your Internet phone call? Hint: it may not be you
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