September 5th, 2011 by admin
Good news for airline travelers: an effort to increase airline fares has failed to take effect. Though the rise in airfares was supposed to be only from to , airlines decided against the change. … Read the rest of this entry »
September 5th, 2011 by admin
Despite the fact that US Airways and United Continental reported smaller second-quarter profits than last year, they are claiming that a spike in airfare prices is helping their companies. Compared to last year’s profits, United … Read the rest of this entry »
July 9th, 2011 by admin
Whether it’s charging for checked-in bags, meals and snacks, or in-flight entertainment, the list of rules on commercial airlines continues to grow. Well, now there’s a new enforcement to add to airline travel. MSNBC reports … Read the rest of this entry »
May 10th, 2011 by admin
The 2011 Airline Quality Rating report, based on U.S. Department of Transportation data, ranked low-cost-carrier AirTran as the best airline in the U.S. in terms of overall quality. The report, sponsored by the business schools … Read the rest of this entry »
March 1st, 2011 by admin
According to the IATA (International Air Transport Association) and the FAA (the Federal Aviation Administration), two of the airline industry’s most important organizations, the friendly skies are about to get a lot more crowded. Despite … Read the rest of this entry »
July 21st, 2010 by admin
2010 marks a milestone in aviation history. Australia’s iconic airline, Qantas, is celebrating its 90th anniversary, making it the longest continuously operated airline in the world. To understand the history of innovation that has allowed Qantas to survive and thrive over the decades, Read the rest of this entry »
June 23rd, 2010 by admin
You’ve researched airline tickets, hotels, restaurants, cultural attractions, and more. You know where to find the best deals and services for every leg of your upcoming vacation—but what about airport parking? Fortunately, there are ways to reduce exorbitant long term airport Read the rest of this entry »
January 6th, 2010 by admin
According to a recent employee poll, Southwest Airlines Corporation earned the top spot for the “Best Place to Work” in the United States. The airline was selected by Glassdoor.com, a website that profiles different companies around the country and asks employees to anonymously Read the rest of this entry »
December 2nd, 2009 by admin
Several major airlines in the United States are offering frequent flier miles for shoppers who shop their favorite online merchants using a special link to an airline’s shopping mall. Shoppers can log into the gateway sites of their favorite airline before making purchases at stores Read the rest of this entry »
December 2nd, 2009 by admin
While many travelers are opting for ‘staycations’ this year in order to save money from holiday travel expenses this season, those who are heading to the airport will be helping the major airlines recover from the losses of the economy this past year by paying extra fees and surcharges Read the rest of this entry »