Articles written by Christine Hucko

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Working as a Flight Attendant
Since 9/11, the image of flight attendants has changed, but so have the demands of the job.
Jul 21, 2007 - Christine Hucko
Airline Industry Quirks
Put the airline industry under a microscope and you'll find many "Things that make you go hmm."
Jul 9, 2007 - Christine Hucko
Air Traffic is on the Rise
As the number of air travelers increases around the globe, so does concern about congestion on the ground and in the sky.
Jun 13, 2007 - Christine Hucko
US-Europe on a 737
Flyglobespan uses a 737-800 on its Glasgow-Boston route. What does this mean for other budget carriers dreaming of launching a low-cost, long-haul service?
Jun 5, 2007 - Christine Hucko
Business Class Across the Atlantic
American, British Airways, Eos, and Virgin Atlantic already won the battle for slots between NY and London. But how do they attract customers? Business class.
May 22, 2007 - Christine Hucko
Customer Bill of Rights
JetBlue's Customer Bill of Rights is an attempt to bring "humanity back to air travel," after bad weather led to a breakdown in operations
May 17, 2007 - Christine Hucko
Airline Meltdowns
Bad weather, terrorism, and labor shortages are typically to blame when an airline's routine operations collapse.
May 14, 2007 - Christine Hucko
Airlines' Brand Image
Airlines turn to balance sheets and brand image when turbulence strikes.
May 6, 2007 - Christine Hucko
Airbus A380 vs. Boeing 787
Executives at Airbus and Boeing believe that their new planes will soar, but what if it was strictly up to passengers to decide?
Apr 28, 2007 - Christine Hucko
Low-Cost Carriers
More than 30 years after Southwest Airlines introduced the low-cost business model, start-up carriers continue to follow suit.
Apr 27, 2007 - Christine Hucko