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What Summer Travelers Need to Know about New Airport, Airline Changes
If you haven’t flown since last year’s vacation, there are changes you need to know about. They could save you money and they will save you time and aggravation. This podcast featuring air travel expert Rick Seaney is well worth listening to, if you fly a little or a lot. 5 summer travel problems (and quick … Read What Summer Travelers Need to Know about New Airport, Airline Changes
Posted In: Airline News, Airport Security, Fees, Holiday/Seasonal, Multimedia, PodcastsThe New American Airlines: A Tighter Squeeze for Passengers
You might think it’d be impossible to add more seats to a plane, but that would be underestimating the airlines. As the Associated Press reports, American Airlines – now in the process of merging with US Airways – says via regulatory filings that it “expects to add more seats to some of its planes.” Listen … Read The New American Airlines: A Tighter Squeeze for Passengers
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Mergers, Multimedia, PodcastsUPDATE: Allegiant Passengers Hit with Tarmac Delays Break into Song
It was hot in Las Vegas over the weekend (108 degrees on Sunday) so imagine being there on a plane on that broiling tarmac with no air conditioning. Then imagine sitting there for more than an hour. Then imagine getting transferred to a second plane and doing it all over again. It got worse as you’ll … Read UPDATE: Allegiant Passengers Hit with Tarmac Delays Break into Song
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Multimedia, VideoNot Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of June 10
This week: Sexy ads, leakers in the news plus a passenger sing-along – and we’ve got the video! [See below] Racy ad man gone: Spirit’s marketing whiz is heading to greener pastures. Does this mean an end to such illustrious campaigns as, “Have you seen our Weiner?” and “You’ll love our Double-Ds”? Leaker not welcome: The … Read Not Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of June 10
Posted In: Airline News, Airlines (by name), Multimedia, VideoFind Cheap Flights for Independence Day Weekend
The U.S. Independence Day holiday – better known as the Fourth of July – falls on a Thursday this year which opens up the possibility of a short mini-break or a longer vacation. Here’s how to make the most of whatever trip you choose and how to save some money. Hear Rick Seaney offer more tips … Read Find Cheap Flights for Independence Day Weekend
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Holiday/Seasonal, Multimedia, Podcasts