It’s become common for airlines to add fuel surcharges onto flight prices. Passengers pay these mandatory charges when they …
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Airline Introduces Perk Passengers Actually Want — And It’s Free
JetBlue is responding to the popular sentiment of passengers by introducing free Internet service on aircraft starting in early 2013
$22.6 Billion in Airline Fees Last Year – and New Fare Hikes to Boot
Think there’s a pattern here? This past spring, travelers found out that airlines were jacking up fares and adding fees. Then, in early summer, a report came out indicating that even as fuel prices were dropping, airfares would …
Memorial Day 2012: Big Holiday Weekend = Big Spending Weekend
A new study analyzing comments on social media reveals something interesting about Americans’ plans for the big Memorial Day holiday weekend: Most of us seem to be planning on opening our wallets, big time.
Delta Appeared to Overcharge Frequent Flyers for Weeks – Was That Legal?
If you’re a Delta frequent flyer, you may have been paying more on the company’s airfares than those who have not officially declared their loyalty to the airline.
American Airlines Offering More Legroom … For a Price
The airline will soon roll out Main Cabin Extra, which will give flyers the option of paying more money for a bit more legroom. But are you really going to pay upwards of $100 for mere inches on a plane?
Going to the 2012 London Olympics? Better Be Preparing
Britain may end up being the most popular vacation destination this summer, and there’s no bigger event happening in the U.K. this year than the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. While it’s still months away, if you’re not actively …
Study: The Best Time to Buy Cheap Airline Tickets is 6 Weeks Before a Flight
People often think that the sooner you buy your airline tickets, the better. Flying home for the holidays this year? Start looking now! But according to a new study, you’ll find the cheapest tickets six weeks before your trip …
Airline Tax Question No Longer Up in the Air
Here’s the final chapter in the FAA shutdown that led to airline taxes not being collected for a couple of weeks. Congress reinstated the agency’s authority on Aug. 5, but plenty of confusion remained surrounding taxes not levied or not collected during that period. Were travelers who purchased their ticket prior to the shutdown but flew …
5 Secrets For Scoring Cheap Airline Tickets
Hunting for cheap airline tickets this summer? Good luck, says airline industry consultant Robert Mann. Carriers have trimmed their schedules, making “fire sales” less frequent, and the high cost of fuel that’s causing you pain …
