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Northwest Airlines To Discontinue Three Nonstop Routes To Europe This Fall
Last Updated: July 07, 2008
Northwest Airlines To Discontinue Three Nonstop Routes To Europe This Fall.

Northwest Airlines, which has major hubs in Minneapolis, Detroit and Memphis, will be discontinuing three nonstop routes this fall.Click here for full story


Delta And JetBlue To Reduce Service at Newburgh (NY) Airport; AirTran Leaves Altogether
Last Updated: July 07, 2008
Delta And JetBlue To Reduce Service at Newburgh (NY) Airport; AirTran Leaves Altogether.

Stewart International Airport located near Newburgh, New York has taken some hits with more to come. First, Skybus Airlines went out of business and eliminated all flights.Click here for full story


Spirit Airlines To Drop Service And Flights Including Islip-Long Island And Turks And Caicos
Last Updated: July 07, 2008
Spirit Airlines To Drop Service And Flights Including Islip Long Island And Turks And Caicos.

On August 1, 2008, Spirit Airlines will suspend service to Islip/Long Island McArthur Airport (airport code ISP) from Fort Lauderdale.Click here for full story


American Airlines To Discontinue Nonstop Service From Chicago O'Hare To 15 Destinations Including Honolulu And Buenos Aires
Last Updated: July 07, 2008
American Airlines To Discontinue Nonstop Service From Chicago O'Hare To 15 Destinations Including Honolulu And Buenos Aires.

This fall, American Airlines plans to reduce its American and American Eagle service from Chicago O'Hare to 431 daily flights due to rising fuel prices.Click here for full story


Balloon Man Spends $6,000 To Fly 235 Miles Using 150 Helium-Filled Balloons
Last Updated: July 06, 2008
Balloon Man Spends $6,000 To Fly 235 Miles Using 150 Helium-Filled Balloons.

Talk about the high cost of travel. This weekend, Kent Couch took off from his hometown of Bend, Oregon in a green lawn chair hooked up to 150 helium balloons. His mission - to fly out of the state of Oregon.Click here for full story


Some Airlines No Longer Accepting Cash For Onboard Purchases
Last Updated: July 05, 2008
Effective August 5, Alaska Airlines will become the latest carrier to go cashless for in-flight purchases such as headphones, cocktails and snacks.Click here for full story

All Six Major Airlines Raise Airfares With $20 Roundtrip Fuel Surcharge Increase
Last Updated: July 05, 2008
The fireworks started early this 4th of July weekend with United Airlines raising airfares by adding an additional $20 in fuel surcharges on routes where United Airlines does not compete with the low cost airlines such as Southwest Airlines.Click here for full story

Northwest Airlines Increases Ticket Change Fee; To Start Charging For 1st Checked Bag
Last Updated: July 02, 2008
Northwest Airlines Increases Ticket Change Fee; To Start Charging For 1st Checked Bag.

Northwest Airlines Corp. is the latest airline to increase fees because of high oil prices.Click here for full story


Lost And Delayed Baggage Numbers - Don't Be One Of Them
Last Updated: July 01, 2008
There's been an increase in the number of lost and delayed bags. The percentage has nearly doubled over last year's performance, and all airlines have been affected (some more so than others).Click here for full story

Kids Flying Solo - Unaccompanied Minor Rules & Fees
Last Updated: July 01, 2008
As the summer travel season approaches, it's time to review the various policies that airlines have for children traveling as unaccompanied minors.Click here for full story

Airline Travel With Pets
Last Updated: July 01, 2008
Traveling by air with Fido or Fluffy? Each airline has its own rules and restrictions regarding the type of pet, size of pet, and other requirements for allowing you to bring those four-legged (and in some cases winged, or gilled) members and of your family on your next trip by airplane.Click here for full story

All Major Airlines Raise Domestic Airfares $30 To $40 Roundtrip
Last Updated: June 30, 2008
The six major legacy airlines successfully raised domestic airfares by $30 to $40 roundtrip over the past weekend. The latest airfare hike was initiated by Delta, who on Friday, June 27, raised airfares $30 roundtrip across the board on routes where they do not compete with a low-cost carrier.Click here for full story

Delta To Add $25-$50 Surcharge To Frequent Flyer Tickets Starting August 15
Last Updated: June 30, 2008
Delta To Add $25-$50 Surcharge To Frequent Flyer Tickets Starting August 15

Delta Air Lines announced on Friday the implementation of a surcharge of $25 or $50 round trip on frequent flyers' free tickets to help offset soaring fuel costs.Click here for full story


Continental’s Plans on Capacity Reduction
Last Updated: June 18, 2008
On June 12, 2008, Continental Airlines released its plans for capacity reduction beginning at the end of the summer travel peak season in September of this year.Click here for full story

Delta Air Lines Making Changes
Last Updated: June 18, 2008
Delta Air Lines is seeking to make changes that they are hoping flyers will see as positive changes. On June 5, 2008, Delta Air Lines began a new flight and delivered 178 travelers to Kona Island, known as the Big Island in Hawaii from Los Angeles.Click here for full story

Virgin America To Add Fuel Surcharges
Last Updated: June 16, 2008
Virgin America, the domestic airline launched last August, said Wednesday it would for the first time start adding surcharges of up to $50 roundtrip to reflect sharply higher fuel costs.Click here for full story

Midwest Flooding Disrupts Amtrak Service
Last Updated: June 16, 2008
Amtrak is suspending service between Chicago and destinations to the north and west because of flooding across the Midwest.

Service between St. Paul and Chicago and between Chicago and Denver is temporarily suspended due to flooding.Click here for full story


It's The Real Thing - US Airways To Charge $2 For Soft Drinks
Last Updated: June 13, 2008
Have a Coke and a smile. Just remember to bring 2 bucks with you, if you plan on flying on US Airways.Click here for full story

United, US Airways To Join American In Charging $15 For First Checked Bag
Last Updated: June 13, 2008
Three weeks after American Airlines announced that it would begin charging $15 each way for the first checked bag, United and US Airways have adopted the new fee as well.Click here for full story

All Major Airlines Including Northwest Match $20 Fuel Surcharge Increase
Last Updated: June 12, 2008
Last week, the major airlines failed in their attempt to raise airfares by $20 roundtrip when Northwest refused to match the increase initiated by American Airlines.Click here for full story

Major Airlines Roll Back Latest Attempted Airfare Increase
Last Updated: June 10, 2008
Late Friday (June 6, 2008), American Airlines raised airfares by $20 roundtrip on both business and leisure airfares. Within 24 hours Continental, Delta, US Airways and United match the airfare increase.Click here for full story

Major Airlines Raise Hub Airfares Up To 338% On Nonstop Routes Over Last Summer's Airfares
Last Updated: June 06, 2008
Flying nonstop this summer on select routes, especially out of hub cities, will cost you a pretty penny over last summer on nonstop flights, especially if you are flying on routes where the legacy airlines compete with low-cost carriers that only offer one-stop or connecting service.Click here for full story

DOT To Raise Denied Boarding Compensation
Last Updated: June 04, 2008
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced April 16, 2008, that it will double the maximum amount airlines must compensate passengers who are involuntarily denied boarding. The ruling was strongly opposed by the air carriers.Click here for full story

Say Bon Voyage In Style, With Well Wishers Int'l
Last Updated: June 04, 2008
Remember those classic movies depicting actors "seeing off" loved ones with gifts and fanfare as they headed for vacation destinations far from home? That actually used to happen, though these days, with so many travel options, increased airport security, and often having to fly somewhere prior to embarking on a cruise, being there in person usually isn't an option.Click here for full story

Grand Cayman - Seven Miles to Paradise
Last Updated: June 04, 2008
Any country that has a turtle in pirate garb as its logo should be a fun place for families to play. It's the same mixture of animals and adventure that Disney movies have weaned us on for generations (think Pirates of the Caribbean meets The Little Mermaid).Click here for full story

FAA Says Airlines Must Continue To Monitor Safety
Last Updated: June 02, 2008
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will tighten oversight of airline safety after aircraft groundings at big carriers, but will not absolve airlines of responsibility for monitoring "I do not want the FAA to be the quality control unit for each airline," Robert Sturgell, acting FAA administrator, told a Senate appropriations subcommittee.Click here for full story

Body Scanners Introduced In New York And Los Angeles
Last Updated: June 02, 2008
Body scanners that allow security screeners to be able to see beneath passenger's clothing to detect concealed weapons have been installed in New York City and Los Angeles airports.Click here for full story

China Pushing For Delay-Free Flights During Olympics
Last Updated: June 02, 2008
China has vowed tough punishments on airlines to ensure that chronically late aircraft run smoothly for the 2008 Olympic Games, state media reported.Click here for full story

European Union Okays Cell Phone Use For Air Travelers
Last Updated: June 02, 2008
On Monday, the European Union cleared the way for air travelers to use mobile phones to talk, text or send e-mails on planes throughout Europe's airspace. With the EU approval, airlines will now be able to offer onboard service for cell phones that use the European GSM technology later this year.Click here for full story

This Magical Mystery (oops, that's History)Tour Is Hoping To Take You Away
Last Updated: June 02, 2008
The Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly National Monument is offering the "Magical History Tour," a two-night package that offers a way for visitors to learn about this magical canyon's 2,000 years of human existence and to take in the canyon's breathtaking and rugged landscape.Click here for full story

Fuel Surcharge Information For Bestfares.com Cruise Lines
Last Updated: June 02, 2008
Several major cruise lines recently implemented fuel surcharges in response to increasing fuel costs. The specific terms of the surcharge vary depending upon the cruise line.Click here for full story

American Airlines To Charge $15 For First Checked Bag
Last Updated: June 02, 2008
American Airlines said today it will start charging $15 for the first checked bag, cut domestic flights and lay off workers as it attempts to cope with record-high fuel prices.Click here for full story

All Major Airlines Raise Airfares A Whopping $60 Roundtrip
Last Updated: May 26, 2008
On Thursday (May 22, 2008), United Airlines raised airfares by as much as $60 roundtrip on both business and leisure airfares. Yesterday, American and Delta matched this latest domestic airfare increase. This morning, Continental and US Airways also matched the increase.Click here for full story

International Airfares Continue To Climb Sky High As World Wide Airlines Raise Fuel Surcharges
Last Updated: May 14, 2008
The cost to travel outside the United States is becoming more expensive due to special add-on fuel surcharges now being imposed by most US and international airlines across the globe" - says Tom Parsons CEO of Bestfares.Click here for full story

All Six Major Airlines Jump On Board To Raise Airfares By Adding $20 In Fuel Surcharges
Last Updated: May 09, 2008
Arlington, TX -- Friday, May 9, 2008 - The top six major airlines successfully raised airfares for the 11th time in the past five months today when Continental, Northwest and US Airways matched the $20 fuel surcharge increase initiated by Delta Air Lines on Thursday.Click here for full story

Airlines Post Flight Record
Last Updated: May 08, 2008
Major US airlines racked up more than 7.4 million flights in 2007, a record high, with late arrivals also hitting their peak at 1.8 million, the US government said on Tuesday.Click here for full story

Holy Cow! Airlines Raise Airfares As Much As $260 Roundtrip In 4 Months
Last Updated: April 29, 2008
Updated April 30, 2008 - On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, Delta Air Lines raised leisure and walkup business airfares by adding a $40 roundtrip fuel surcharge across the board for both short haul and long haul domestic flights.Click here for full story

American Airlines And Air Canada To Begin Charging $25 For Second Checked Bag
Last Updated: April 28, 2008
American Airlines today became the last of the domestic legacy carriers to adopt a $25 charge for coach customers to check a second bag. Third, Fourth and Fifth checked bags will cost $100 each.Click here for full story

US Airways Joins United And Continental By Charging $150 Per Ticket Domestic Change Fee
Last Updated: April 28, 2008
Arlington, TX -- April 28, 2008 - Last week on Saturday, April 19, United increased the change fee from $100 to $150 on tickets for travel within the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.Click here for full story

Continental Airlines Rejects Merger Talks, Plans To Fly Solo
Last Updated: April 28, 2008
Continental Airlines has received the blessing from their board of directors to continue to fly solo.Click here for full story


 
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