Looking for a Wi-Fi hot spot? Get on a plane
May 5, 2009 ·
The days of being cut off from the Internet while you’re on a plane are quickly disappearing. A number of domestic airlines have recently begun offering Wi-Fi Internet access aboard planes, and other airlines say they are working toward making it happen. “This is the year” for Wi-Fi on planes, said Jack Blumenstein, president and [...]
Airlines waive change fees amid swine flu outbreak
April 27, 2009 ·
Multiple airlines are waiving change fees for passengers flying through Mexico because of an outbreak of swine flu but have not canceled flights. Fort Worth, Texas-based American Airlines said Sunday it will waive its usual penalty for changing reservations for anyone traveling to, from or through Mexico from Saturday through May 6. It applies to [...]
American Airlines unveils newest jet in fleet
April 13, 2009 ·
American Airlines will add the first of 76 new Boeing jets to its fleet this week in a move that the carrier hopes will cut fuel and maintenance costs. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft will replace about one-fourth of American’s current aging fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series jets, which have been the subject of several [...]
American Airlines to expand in-flight Web access
March 31, 2009 ·
American Airlines plans to expand Internet access to about half its fleet of aircraft over the next two years as it attempts to raise revenue and improve customer service. The company said Tuesday it will install flying Wi-Fi hot spots on about 300 planes used in the continental U.S. and charge up to $12.95 for [...]
Delta and United plan fewer international flights
March 10, 2009 ·
Travelers who used to fly in the expensive seats up front are moving toward the back of the plane, if they fly at all, forcing airlines to cut back on overseas flights that used to be their crown jewels. Delta Air Lines Inc. said on Tuesday it will cut international flying another 10 percent beginning [...]
