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  • United just made major changes to the way you board the plane and they say it's going to make things a lot easier

    5 monthes ago - By Chron

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    United Airlines introduced a revamped boarding process across its entire network on Tuesday.
    The airline's new boarding system aims to cut down on the amount of time passengers wait in line and thin out the number of people congregating around the gate area.
    The new United Airlines boarding procedure is built around a new system of real-time digital displays located in the boarding area and a pair of color-coded waiting lines.
    United Airlines introduced a revamped boarding process on Tuesday. The Chicago-based carrier aims to cut down on the amount of time people...
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  • Alaska Airlines exec reveals how it's going to add basic economy without repeating the mistakes of Delta, American, and United

    Alaska Airlines exec reveals how it's going to add basic economy without repeating the mistakes of Delta, American, and United

    5 monthes ago - By Business Insider

    Alaska Airlines is going to launch a discount ticket class later this year called Saver Fare.
    Saver Fares are more restrictive than Alaska's regular economy tickets, but will still allow passengers to pre-select seats and bring on board carry-on bags.
    It's Alaska's answer to the basic economy fares offered by American, Delta, and United.
    Like basic economy, Saver Fares are a price matching mechanism for full-service airlines to compete against low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers.
    Alaska is working to ensure the airline clearly communicates with its customers.
    Alaska Airlines is set to...
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