038 BOS - Behind Virgin America and its death, TSA, KLM Facebook Messenger, Tesla races 737
Summary
Flight 038. The story behind Virgin America’s death: why Alaska bought it, why JetBlue didn’t, why Alaska might regret it, why it made sense for the investors to sell, how JetBlue goes after Virgin’s passengers, how we all lose out, and what will happen to the brand. A bit of hope for the 747. The dire state of the TSA. The confidence behind Emirates’ new booking system. A pillow that calls itself smart. KLM is boarding the new Facebook Messenger. Warheads board an Air Serbia plane. A Tesla and a 737 race each other.The death of Virgin America
- The Death of Virgin America's Brand and the Aftermath of the Alaska Airlines Sale – Skift
- Alaska Air Buys Virgin America in Healthy $2.6 Billion Merger - Yahoo Finance
- VIRGIN AMERICA SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces the Investigation of Virgin America Inc. (VA) Over the Proposed Sale of the Company to Alaska Air Group, Inc. - Yahoo Finance
- JetBlue Exec: Virgin America Was a Nice-To Have But Not Worth $2.6 Billion – Skift
- JetBlue Is the One to Watch as It Tries to Target Virgin America's Passengers – Skift
- Sour Over Failed Bid For Virgin America, JetBlue Gives Away Free Tickets – Consumerist
The 747 lives to see another day
- Boeing Gets $1.5 Billion Surprise With New 747 Jumbo Jet Orders - Bloomberg
- Sneak Peek at Malaysia Airlines 9M-MPP Boeing 747-400 #RetroJet #QueenOftheskies | AzuanZahdi.com
Shoutouts
- Levi Bloom on Twitter: "@papadimitriou 2 episodes from finishing every layovers episode. Listening from Minneapolis. Really enjoying this fantastic podcast."
- Heathrow Airport on Twitter: "@papadimitriou Hi Paul, the e-gates in T3 are being updated for new generation ones, to improve immigration at Heathrow."
KLM expands Messenger initiative
AF KLM CEO leaves for IATA
US Congreas refuses to legislate on legroom
The state of air travel
Passengers rights in the EU almost impound a plane!
Missiles on a commercial jetliner...
Yet another smart luggage
A tracker with a twist
Facepalm for the TSA
- TSA paid $1.4 million for Randomizer app that chooses left or right | Apps and Software | Geek.com
- The TSA is a Mess; Won't Get Better Soon - Wandering Aramean
A smart… pillow??
A 737 races a Tesla
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