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The 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.” What … Read The New American Airlines: A Tighter Squeeze for Passengers
Posted In: Airlines (by name), MergersBest Off-Peak Destinations and Attractions for Summer
If you’re looking for cheap flights to fun cities this summer, consider an off-peak destination. What is Off-Peak? Let’s compare some terms: Peak season is the time of year when a destination is most popular. A good example is the Rocky Mountains in winter with all its world-class ski resorts. Off-peak for these mountains is summer or … Read Best Off-Peak Destinations and Attractions for Summer
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Holiday/SeasonalStrike Hits Airports in France, Affects More than 1,000 Europe Flights
French air traffic controllers have gone on strike – a strike that may continue continue into Thursday – and this has disrupted travel at some of France’s busiest airports. Canceled, delayed flights and your rights Major Airports in France Hit According to the BBC, airports including “Charles de Gaulle, Orly, Lyon, Nice, Marseille, Toulouse and Bordeaux … Read Strike Hits Airports in France, Affects More than 1,000 Europe Flights
Posted In: Airline News, Airport NewsThe Bag That Can’t Get Lost
Veteran flyers have long advocated using carry-on bags, not so much because it’s cheaper (no checked-baggage fees), but because a bag that travels with you in the cabin cannot get lost. But what if your checked-bag couldn’t get lost either? That’s the concept behind Bag2Go. Maybe we should amend that slightly - Bag2Go may go astray, … Read The Bag That Can’t Get Lost
Posted In: Fees, Frequent FlyersUPDATE: 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
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