LATEST: Why airline alliances are good for fliers
The Star Alliance’s 15th birthday this month reminds me that a global airline alliance is one of the most fascinating concepts in the history of commercial aviation. It’s also an example of the airline industry’s creative thinking aimed at increasing revenues. However, unlike some questionable practices, this one has dramatically improved the customer experience…
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APR 30, 2012: American tries to entice top United fliers
APR 17, 2012: Rare airport luxury, almost wasted
MAR 27, 2012: Diplomats decry new United pet policy
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LATEST: Ambassadorship to Russia goes political
“Going political” is a phrase used in the U.S. Foreign Service to indicate career diplomats’ frustration that yet another ambassadorship has been taken from them and given to a political appointee. For 20 years, the post in Russia has been reserved for professionals because of its difficulty and sensitivity — but that’s about to change…
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APR 21, 2011: Who qualifies to be a U.S. ambassador?
APR 05, 2011: The greatest understated U.S. diplomat
FEB 07, 2011: Why are political ambassadors tolerated?
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