Airlines have got to make money. Lots of money. Billions of dollars. And while everyone wants to get on the back of Big Oil or some other boogie man, airlines keep racking in cash hand over fist. Farecompare has released a story that outlines the six most egregious airline fees right now — and...
It may not be a crisis, but it's certainly annoying. People who use the back of the seat as leverage to get out of their aisle. I may have paid extra for that aisle seat in front of you -- but I didn't pay for it to be a hand rail -- so keep...
Get a round trip ticket for $108 from Southwest in this sale that lasts through July. Cheap tickets are the key for most trips as it is one of the most expensive things you'll buy.
It’s nice to have Mom pack you a picnic lunch. But it’s better when an airline does it for you. Just ask Tom Stuker, the real-life “Up In the Air” traveler based on George Clooney’s character who reached the ten million mile mark in United’s Mileage Plus program, the first person ever to attain...
There’s always a debate on what is the world’s best airlines. Skytrax World Airlines Awards is one of the places that people can turn to to see what millions of other think about it. The awards, given out this week, collect votes from more than 18 million people from 100 different countries on a...
The American Consumer Satisfaction Index shows that airlines have a lot of ground to make up. According to the most recent results released, airlines as a group score worse with consumers than Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, McDonalds, UPS, the office, FedEx and just about anything else named. Of course, some airlines do better than...
Cat naps are still a no-go for air traffic controllers as the FAA tries to figure out how to deal with the sleepy controllers scheduled on the overnight shifts. Calling in tired is now approved as the FAA has decided a tired worker is not a good worker. Controllers can use their sick days...
Delta Airlines wants people to download its app. And between now and Sept. 7, every time you check in with Delta using the app, you’ll earn an extra 1,000 miles. The deal is pretty straight forward — use the app, get the miles. (It does require you have a frequent flier account with Delta,...
It’s becoming a daily occurrence. The TSA is called out for stealing, groping and general ineptitude on a daily basis. The TSA is only following the rules. They’re only there to protect us. They’re just doing it by the book. What I want to know is who wrote that book? Well, the TSA, of...
Last week we told you about Deshon Marman, the young guy who refused to pull up his saggy pants when asked by US Airways flight attendants. His refusal lead to him getting kicked off the plane by the pilot and then arrested by airport police. So, why are we bringing this up again? Well,...
