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AirAsia Bucks Trend, Lowers Bag Fees on Domestic, International Flights
This is news: one airline is actually lowering its bag fees. The word began to spread this morning on Malaysia-based AirAsia’s Facebook page – that the carrier was lowering checked-baggage fees for international and domestic flights. See what airlines around to world charge for bags AirAsia Bag Fees, Old and New A sampling of some … Read AirAsia Bucks Trend, Lowers Bag Fees on Domestic, International Flights
Posted In: Airlines (by name), FeesSpirit Airlines Hops on New York Knick’s Jeremy Lin Bandwagon in New Ad
Unheralded basketball hero Jeremy Lin who came out of nowhere – if you consider Harvard nowhere – is a marketing sensation if Spirit Airlines is any indication (and see our poll below on the focus of Spirit’s next marketing effort). Spirit vs. U.S. – It’s War ‘Linsanely’ Low Fares Ad A new advertisement on the … Read Spirit Airlines Hops on New York Knick’s Jeremy Lin Bandwagon in New Ad
Posted In: Airfare Sales, Airlines (by name)Discount Airlines Spirit and Frontier Expanding – Adding New Routes, Destinations
While some legacy carriers are regrouping and shutting down routes – like American Airlines, which is in the middle of bankruptcy – some discount carriers are busy expanding, notably Spirit and Frontier. American Dumps Routes (and adds a few) Spirit Adds Non-stop Flights to Denver Starting May 3, Spirit launches daily non-stops to Denver from … Read Discount Airlines Spirit and Frontier Expanding – Adding New Routes, Destinations
Posted In: Airlines (by name)Massive Delays Hit European Airports, Worst in Frankfurt and Madrid
Feb. 20 – 10:30 a.m. EST: Travelers heading to Germany, Spain and even Portugal this week should brace themselves for delays – especially passengers of Lufthansa and Iberia airlines – though other carriers are being affected. Many flights are being delayed and in some cases canceled altogether. How this Mess Got Started Airports with Worst … Read Massive Delays Hit European Airports, Worst in Frankfurt and Madrid
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Airport NewsAir Australia Shuts Down: Fleet Grounded, 4,000 Passengers Stranded
The low-cost carrier Air Australia, based in Brisbane and formerly known as Strategic Airlines, has been placed under ‘voluntary administration’ which is similar to U.S. bankruptcy protection. All Air Australia Flights Suspended Bottom line: Air Australia’s fleet is grounded and 4,000 of its passengers are now stranded in destinations around the world including Hawaii, Thailand … Read Air Australia Shuts Down: Fleet Grounded, 4,000 Passengers Stranded
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