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Best and Worst Cities for Flight Delays
Frequent flyers know that one of the best tips for saving money is to take connecting flights, as non-stops tend to be pricier. Delays: Connecting Flights vs. Non-stops However, travelers need to know which are the best and worst cities for flight delays, since missing a connection can cost more than any savings. This is … Read Best and Worst Cities for Flight Delays
Posted In: Airline News, Airport NewsMother’s Day Travel Gifts – Including Cheap Flights
Instead of taking your mom to Sunday brunch this Mother’s Day (May 13), consider having that meal out of town. It may be cheaper than you think, thanks to several Mother’s Day Weekend getaway airfare sales. FareCompare’s Deals Blog – Updated Daily Mother’s Day Travel Deals At least four carriers are currently offering deals for … Read Mother’s Day Travel Gifts – Including Cheap Flights
Posted In: Airfare Sales, Airport News, Holiday/SeasonalHawaiian’s Bag Policy Changes May Cost Inter-Island Travelers Fees and Time
If you’ll be island-hopping in Hawaii this summer – and any part of that travel will be on a Hawaiian Airlines flight and another carrier which is not one of Hawaiian’s code share partners – there are some baggage changes you need to know about. Hawaiian Beach makes Best Bucket List No More Checked-Through Bags … Read Hawaiian’s Bag Policy Changes May Cost Inter-Island Travelers Fees and Time
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Airport News, FeesGermany’s New Berlin Airport Won’t Open on Schedule
The new $3.3 billion Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport was supposed to open for business on June 3. Now according to news reports, airport officials say no planes will fly in or out until sometime “after the summer holidays.” UPDATE 5-17-12: Authorities now say they don’t expect the airport to open before March of 2013. … Read Germany’s New Berlin Airport Won’t Open on Schedule
Posted In: Airport NewsPre-Olympics Strike at Heathrow to Add to Travelers’ Frustration
For weeks now, the immigration and customs lines at London‘s Heathrow Airport have been the focus of complaints as travelers find themselves waiting in queues for as long as three hours. This has prompted bickering and finger-pointing among airport owners, government agencies and even the head of the London Olympics committee but numerous demands to … Read Pre-Olympics Strike at Heathrow to Add to Travelers’ Frustration
Posted In: Airport News, Airport Security, Summer Olympics 2012, Travel News