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November 18, 2009, 2:23 PM
USA3000, the quasi-charter flight operation that sells directly to the public, offers a sale to warm destinations for travel during winter's coldest days.
USA3000, the quasi-charter flight operation that sells directly to the public, offers a sale to warm destinations for travel during winter's coldest days.
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November 16, 2009, 2:44 PM
The author of the popular blog DeliciousBaby.com, where the motto is "Making Travel with Kids Fun," reveals tips for surviving airports and picking sightseeing ideas your kids will like.
The author of the popular blog DeliciousBaby.com, where the motto is "Making Travel with Kids Fun," reveals tips for surviving airports and picking sightseeing ideas your kids will like.
November 11, 2009, 1:10 PM
An offer from British Airways and Chase.
An offer from British Airways and Chase.
October 6, 2009, 3:29 PM
An effort to poll thousands of people about which airline they like the least.
An effort to poll thousands of people about which airline they like the least.
September 29, 2009, 11:18 AM
British Airways has a new seat-selection fee of about $33. If you don't pay it, you may not be able to sit next to your travel companion or children on your flight.
British Airways has a new seat-selection fee of about $33. If you don't pay it, you may not be able to sit next to your travel companion or children on your flight.
September 22, 2009, 4:43 PM
New air-purifiers can remove 99.99 percent of pathogens from the cabins of new airplanes.
New air-purifiers can remove 99.99 percent of pathogens from the cabins of new airplanes.
September 22, 2009, 4:04 PM
"This year Delta Air Lines has taken around $7.60 a passenger and received over five complaints from every 1,000 passengers." That's more than any other airline.
"This year Delta Air Lines has taken around $7.60 a passenger and received over five complaints from every 1,000 passengers." That's more than any other airline.
September 22, 2009, 3:02 PM
A special sale from Direct Air allow you to buy round trip tickets for $149, all taxes and fees included, and you can decide later who is going to use them and when they're going to travel.
A special sale from Direct Air allow you to buy round trip tickets for $149, all taxes and fees included, and you can decide later who is going to use them and when they're going to travel.
September 11, 2009, 11:55 AM
What do you think? Do you support proposed Senate legislation that would allow passengers to disembark after three hours on the tarmac, should a captain decide it is safe and reasonable to do so?
What do you think? Do you support proposed Senate legislation that would allow passengers to disembark after three hours on the tarmac, should a captain decide it is safe and reasonable to do so?
August 26, 2009, 8:25 AM
Using a special discount booking code this week, you can fly north or south at 50 percent off on Direct Air this autumn and winter.
Using a special discount booking code this week, you can fly north or south at 50 percent off on Direct Air this autumn and winter.
July 29, 2009, 12:39 PM
You can now pass the time on board by surfing the web with a laptop or personal device. Is this a good idea, or the most annoying thing since the restrictions on liquids at TSA checkpoints?
You can now pass the time on board by surfing the web with a laptop or personal device. Is this a good idea, or the most annoying thing since the restrictions on liquids at TSA checkpoints?
July 28, 2009, 1:04 PM
I recently booked a flight on Northwest Airlines, and let me tell you, the carrier has really cut back on perks—even seat assignments, apparently.
I recently booked a flight on Northwest Airlines, and let me tell you, the carrier has really cut back on perks—even seat assignments, apparently.
July 28, 2009, 8:32 AM
United drops its fees of $75 to $100 for booking award miles at the last minute. Assistant editor Amy Chen explains how that personally would have saved her a lot of money had the policy been effect on American earlier this year.
United drops its fees of $75 to $100 for booking award miles at the last minute. Assistant editor Amy Chen explains how that personally would have saved her a lot of money had the policy been effect on American earlier this year.
July 9, 2009, 10:42 AM
Songwriter Dave Carroll made a YouTube video recounting how some United ground crew workers seriously damaged his guitar. Since then, it's drawn more than 450,000 views. United called to apologize.
Songwriter Dave Carroll made a YouTube video recounting how some United ground crew workers seriously damaged his guitar. Since then, it's drawn more than 450,000 views. United called to apologize.
July 7, 2009, 2:41 PM
It's increasingly tough to redeem miles, but I didn't appreciate how far they've been devalued until the July 4th weekend—when I lost my seat and was nearly bumped from my Delta flight.
It's increasingly tough to redeem miles, but I didn't appreciate how far they've been devalued until the July 4th weekend—when I lost my seat and was nearly bumped from my Delta flight.
July 1, 2009, 10:00 AM
The European Union regularly publishes lists of airlines that it has banned from its airspace because of concerns about passenger safety. You should heed the warnings.
The European Union regularly publishes lists of airlines that it has banned from its airspace because of concerns about passenger safety. You should heed the warnings.
June 12, 2009, 1:34 PM
Program your airlines' reservations number into your cell phone and use this strategy of standing in line while calling on the phone to rebook your next flight, when your original one is canceled.
Program your airlines' reservations number into your cell phone and use this strategy of standing in line while calling on the phone to rebook your next flight, when your original one is canceled.
June 9, 2009, 12:29 PM
Direct Air, an upstart carrier we've profiled is running a half-off special for flights. We found flights such as Worcester, Mass. to Myrtle Beach and Kalamazoo to Orlando for under $130 (incl. taxes and fees).
Direct Air, an upstart carrier we've profiled is running a half-off special for flights. We found flights such as Worcester, Mass. to Myrtle Beach and Kalamazoo to Orlando for under $130 (incl. taxes and fees).
May 20, 2009, 2:59 PM
Installed on all Virgin America planes, the Gogo Wi-Fi service costs $13 during daytime flights over three hours, $10 with daytime flights under three hours, and $8 for hand-held devices.
Installed on all Virgin America planes, the Gogo Wi-Fi service costs $13 during daytime flights over three hours, $10 with daytime flights under three hours, and $8 for hand-held devices.
May 19, 2009, 3:43 PM
A company aims to help airlines like Delta and Southwest send you a text-message as soon as it's obvious that your luggage will be delayed.
A company aims to help airlines like Delta and Southwest send you a text-message as soon as it's obvious that your luggage will be delayed.
May 18, 2009, 5:21 PM
Our favorite links from around the Web this week.
Our favorite links from around the Web this week.
April 23, 2009, 3:49 PM
A two-minute video explains what you can do to boost your chances of survival during a plane crash.
A two-minute video explains what you can do to boost your chances of survival during a plane crash.
April 22, 2009, 3:33 PM
With Pet Airways, the cats and dogs will relax in a "Pet Lounge" at the terminal and ride in a carrier-lined cabin during the flight.
With Pet Airways, the cats and dogs will relax in a "Pet Lounge" at the terminal and ride in a carrier-lined cabin during the flight.
April 16, 2009, 4:39 PM
Earn four rewards points in JetBlue's rewards program if you bring a pet along on a round-trip flight. The catch: You'll have to pay a $200 fee.
Earn four rewards points in JetBlue's rewards program if you bring a pet along on a round-trip flight. The catch: You'll have to pay a $200 fee.
April 15, 2009, 4:36 PM
After receiving hundreds of complaints annually, United Airlines has introduced new requirements for the obese.
After receiving hundreds of complaints annually, United Airlines has introduced new requirements for the obese.
April 9, 2009, 1:02 PM
Orbitz may be swallowed up, American and United may return to bankruptcy, and Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines are under great pressure.
Orbitz may be swallowed up, American and United may return to bankruptcy, and Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines are under great pressure.
April 7, 2009, 7:58 AM
On June 28, the "Love" airline arrives at one of New York City's largest airports, promising a price war, especially on flights to Chicago Midway.
On June 28, the "Love" airline arrives at one of New York City's largest airports, promising a price war, especially on flights to Chicago Midway.
April 6, 2009, 3:12 PM
Government data on flight delays, baggage mishandling, and consumer complaints shows that Hawaiian, JetBlue, and Southwest are all-stars, while US Airways, American, and Atlantic Southeast are laggards.
Government data on flight delays, baggage mishandling, and consumer complaints shows that Hawaiian, JetBlue, and Southwest are all-stars, while US Airways, American, and Atlantic Southeast are laggards.
April 1, 2009, 1:27 PM
In Canada, federal cash will help cut fees on tickets to the Toronto airport that's closest to downtown. That is good news for up-and-coming Porter Airlines.
In Canada, federal cash will help cut fees on tickets to the Toronto airport that's closest to downtown. That is good news for up-and-coming Porter Airlines.
March 31, 2009, 11:22 AM
American Airlines will expand its Gogo in-flight Internet service to more than 300 domestic aircraft over the next two years.
American Airlines will expand its Gogo in-flight Internet service to more than 300 domestic aircraft over the next two years.
March 18, 2009, 11:15 AM
Listen to a pre-flight boarding announcement delivered in rhyme.
Listen to a pre-flight boarding announcement delivered in rhyme.
March 3, 2009, 9:32 AM
Lose your job, not your fare.
Lose your job, not your fare.
March 2, 2009, 2:06 PM
You soon won't be able to use cash on United's flights, mapping L.A.'s 87 neighborhoods, and free bevs on US Airways once again.
You soon won't be able to use cash on United's flights, mapping L.A.'s 87 neighborhoods, and free bevs on US Airways once again.
February 27, 2009, 11:19 AM
Time to start skipping the giant sodas?
Time to start skipping the giant sodas?
February 24, 2009, 6:44 PM
Cheap tickets to Europe, as low as $146 each way.
Cheap tickets to Europe, as low as $146 each way.
February 18, 2009, 2:50 PM
Missing an important flight can bring out the tears and frustration in the best of us.
Missing an important flight can bring out the tears and frustration in the best of us.
February 10, 2009, 4:23 PM
In this Thai Airways commercial, a young woman requests a slice of cake, and the entire airline responds.
In this Thai Airways commercial, a young woman requests a slice of cake, and the entire airline responds.
January 23, 2009, 2:30 PM
Videos of the successful water landing of a US Airways flight last week.
Videos of the successful water landing of a US Airways flight last week.
January 8, 2009, 8:12 AM
A South African airline plans a new payment model: Rather than pay a set fare, passengers will buy minutes, much like a prepaid cell phone.
A South African airline plans a new payment model: Rather than pay a set fare, passengers will buy minutes, much like a prepaid cell phone.
December 22, 2008, 6:12 PM
Passengers willing to forgo all the extras can actually save money on their flights.
Passengers willing to forgo all the extras can actually save money on their flights.
December 1, 2008, 12:07 PM
A new airline overtakes the famous, state-owned carrier.
A new airline overtakes the famous, state-owned carrier.
November 26, 2008, 1:51 PM
Zagat picks the best airlines.
Zagat picks the best airlines.
November 18, 2008, 8:38 PM
Last week the Canadian short-haul regional airline began flying roundtrip from Toronto to Chicago.
Last week the Canadian short-haul regional airline began flying roundtrip from Toronto to Chicago.
November 13, 2008, 1:39 PM
A new survey picks the best and worst airlines. Researchers found that overall airline performance continued on a five-year downward spiral.
A new survey picks the best and worst airlines. Researchers found that overall airline performance continued on a five-year downward spiral.
November 11, 2008, 11:23 AM
The NBC travel journalist says United may fail by March.
The NBC travel journalist says United may fail by March.
November 11, 2008, 11:12 AM
By paying online at united.com through Jan. 31, you'll pay $12 instead of the usual $15.
By paying online at united.com through Jan. 31, you'll pay $12 instead of the usual $15.
November 4, 2008, 4:21 PM
We track the political action committees of the major U.S. airlines, and their contributions in this election cycle.
We track the political action committees of the major U.S. airlines, and their contributions in this election cycle.
November 3, 2008, 10:16 AM
Irish budget airline Ryanair will launch service to London from major U.S. cities, launching a price war with British Airways and other competitors. Early-bird fares will start at about $13, starting around at year end.
Irish budget airline Ryanair will launch service to London from major U.S. cities, launching a price war with British Airways and other competitors. Early-bird fares will start at about $13, starting around at year end.
October 27, 2008, 12:43 PM
100 abandoned places, why US Airways loves its extra charges, and making a trip to Delaware.
100 abandoned places, why US Airways loves its extra charges, and making a trip to Delaware.
October 23, 2008, 11:38 AM
This agreement brings to an end a months'-long spat between American and Kayak, which owns Sidestep, too.
This agreement brings to an end a months'-long spat between American and Kayak, which owns Sidestep, too.
October 10, 2008, 10:53 AM
A roundup of the best websites for finding travel deals (including BudgetTravel.com, of course).
A roundup of the best websites for finding travel deals (including BudgetTravel.com, of course).
October 6, 2008, 11:34 AM
Cheap Broadway seats, what to see in Big 10 college towns, and other stories worth checking out.
Cheap Broadway seats, what to see in Big 10 college towns, and other stories worth checking out.
