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Finding 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, FeesNot Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of May 20
This week: Bad movies, must-see monsters and much, much more! Ooh that stings: United baggage handler at San Francisco’s airport allegedly had iPads, purses and more that had been rifled from passenger luggage. How’d they get him? Cops attached GPS trackers to the loot. Take one tablet per flight: Headline says use of electronic tablets on … Read Not Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of May 20
Posted In: Airline News, Airlines (by name), Airport News, FeesBoard Early on American Airlines Flights if You Have a Small Carry-On
Carry-on bags have joined the obesity epidemic in recent years which is why overhead bin space is at such a premium. But if you can put your hand luggage on a diet, American Airlines will give you a prize: Early boarding. Listen as Rick Seaney explains why this is a big deal: But first, let’s find … Read Board Early on American Airlines Flights if You Have a Small Carry-On
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Fees, Multimedia, PodcastsAirlines Collect Record-Breaking $6 Billion in Bag/Change Fees in 2012
New government figures released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics show 2012 was a big year for airline fees – the biggest in fact since most airlines began imposing many of these fees back in 2008. Airline Timeline of Fees Delta Alone Rakes in $1.6 Billion Leading the pack for fees were the top legacy … Read Airlines Collect Record-Breaking $6 Billion in Bag/Change Fees in 2012
Posted In: FeesNot Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of May 6
This week: Missing bodies, red lipstick makes a comeback – and so does the naked protestor! Oh, dear: Delta goofs, sends wrong bodies to two different funeral homes [Question: uh, how was this mistake discovered?]. One family is taking it in strike though, as USA Today reports: “I’m sure he’s laughing about it,” said a woman … Read Not Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of May 6
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