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FAA Forecast: Airline Passenger Travel Doubling, Higher Airfares
This year’s annual forecast from the Federal Aviation Administration predicts more people will be flying in the next 20 years – and more miles will be flown, nearly double what we’re seeing now. The FAA characterizes this as “steady, moderate growth” of between 2 percent and 3 percent per year through 2032. It will also … Read FAA Forecast: Airline Passenger Travel Doubling, Higher Airfares
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Airline News, Mergers, Multimedia, PodcastsKLM Flights with ‘Facebook Seating’ Now Underway
The international airline KLM is now allowing passengers to use Facebook and LinkedIn profiles to find compatible seatmates. Note that the phrase dating service does not appear on the carrier’s website (see our poll, below). Listen as air travel analyst Rick Seaney and Anne McDermott have some fun with this topic: See the Seatmates from Hell … Read KLM Flights with ‘Facebook Seating’ Now Underway
Posted In: Airlines (by name), International, Multimedia, Podcasts4th Airfare Hike Attempt of 2012 has Failed
FINAL UPDATE – 10am EST, Feb. 28: The 4th airfare hike attempt of the year has failed. By yesterday afternoon, the hike was almost completely rolled back. UPDATE – 10:30am EST, Feb. 27: The airfare hike appears to be crumbling. See an updated version of airfare analyst Rick Seaney’s detailed report on the hike attempt and … Read 4th Airfare Hike Attempt of 2012 has Failed
Posted In: Airfare Hikes, Airlines (by name), Multimedia, PodcastsSummer Airfare Forecast 2012: Expensive but ‘Not Too Expensive’
Updated: February 2012 Summer flight schedules are now popping up on U.S. airline reservation systems, although it’s a still a little early to buy (yes, airfare can be purchased ‘too soon’ as well as too late). More on when to buy summer airfare – and a poll, below. Airfare Prices will Rise But the bigger … Read Summer Airfare Forecast 2012: Expensive but ‘Not Too Expensive’
Posted In: Airfare Hikes, Multimedia, PodcastsThree of the Cheapest U.S. Ski Destinations
Travelers looking for a winter break should know that skiing and snowboarding destinations are running about 30 percent less than flights to beaches. Find Cheap Flights to Ski Resorts Ranking Cheaper Ski Destinations The cheapest mountain destinations in the U.S. are in the northeast and the Rockies: Boston Denver Salt Lake City The Reno/Tahoe area … Read Three of the Cheapest U.S. Ski Destinations
Posted In: Holiday/Seasonal, Multimedia, Travel News, Video