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Two Scary Flights, Two Scary Emergency Landings in London
It was a nerve-wracking day in the skies over the United Kingdom on Friday with two scary incidents prompting two emergency landings (see video below). British Airways Plane on Fire The drama began in the morning when explosions were heard aboard a British Airways plane heading to Oslo. Witnesses say they saw a plane on … Read Two Scary Flights, Two Scary Emergency Landings in London
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Airport NewsIs This the Only Best/Worst List of Airlines You’ll Ever Need? Maybe.
Yes, another list of best and worst airlines – but if any of these ratings are worth paying attention to, this one is. It’s from Consumer Reports, the independent non-profit experts who’ve been helping shoppers sort out good products from bad - from vacuum cleaners to cars - since 1936. And they like Virgin America. Air travel … Read Is This the Only Best/Worst List of Airlines You’ll Ever Need? Maybe.
Posted In: Airline News, Airlines (by name)Driving vs. Flying for Memorial Day Weekend
Nothing like dueling lobbyists. In this case, it’s cars vs. planes in a PR battle between the auto club (AAA) and a trade group called Airlines for America. The issue is Memorial Day travel and both sides say their traffic figures are up. How to find a deal for a long weekend 31 Million Will … Read Driving vs. Flying for Memorial Day Weekend
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Holiday/SeasonalFinding Cheap Flights for Long Weekend Trips
Looking for a nice, long-weekend jaunt – or if overdrawn on vacation time – a short-but-fun trip? Have we got tips for you. Find cheap flights right now When to Shop There are two methods of weekend getaway shopping: the smart way and the procrastinator’s way. Let’s review. Smart way to shop: Purchase tickets between 3 months … Read Finding Cheap Flights for Long Weekend Trips
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, FeesBest Tip to Find the Cheapest Flights for Summer
Airfare analyst Rick Seaney has a brand new rule for summer travelers looking for the cheapest flights possible and he sums it up this way: Shop One Day Earlier “Think about which day you plan to shop for your flights,” said Seaney, “then move that up at least one day earlier.” According to the air … Read Best Tip to Find the Cheapest Flights for Summer
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Holiday/Seasonal