Fewer flights, rising fares at some big airports
December 16, 2009 ·
Air travel isn’t as quick and cheap as it used to be from some big-city airports. Airlines scrambling to reverse their financial free-fall by dropping unprofitable routes has left travelers with fewer nonstop options and, sometimes, higher fares on remaining flights. Blame the recession and airlines that added too many flights to too many places [...]
Airlines seek to boost market for biofuels
December 15, 2009 ·
Fifteen airlines and air cargo carriers from the United States and three other countries said Tuesday they have signed memorandums that could lead to the purchase of hundreds of millions of gallons (liters) of fuel made from either coal or camelina, a weed that is a cousin to canola. The Air Transport Association said airlines [...]
American Airlines, partners offer $1.1B to Japan Airlines
December 3, 2009 ·
American Airlines upped the ante in the tug-of-war over Japan Airlines, vowing Thursday to lead a $1.1 billion investment in the struggling carrier to prevent it from falling into the orbit of rival Delta. American’s chief financial officer, Tom Horton, told reporters that the offer is “far superior” to the $1 billion rival proposal from [...]
Changing flight plans due to illness can cost you
December 2, 2009 ·
Passengers are encouraged not to fly if they are sick, but it could cost you if you follow that advice. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people do not travel if they are sick, and that they stay home and avoid travel for at least 24 hours after fever or fever-like symptoms [...]
US Airways raises baggage fees by $5
November 27, 2009 ·
US Airways announced a $5 baggage fee increase Wednesday. The fee for a passenger’s first checked bag will rise from $15 to $20 if the fees are prepaid online. Online payment for a second checked bag will jump from $25 to $30. An additional $5 fee will be added for bags checked at the airport, [...]
Continental, American Airlines expand surcharges
November 20, 2009 ·
Major U.S. airlines’ “going to see Grandma” surcharges are piling up this holiday season, and my, what big teeth they have. Continental Airlines and American Airlines are among the carriers to expand surcharges for flights on peak travel dates from now through May, according to airline representatives. “Basically, it’s a way of the airlines making [...]
FAA glitch causes widespread US air travel delays
November 19, 2009 ·
Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months. The Federal Aviation Administration said the problem, which lasted about five hours, was fixed around 10 a.m., but it was unclear how long flights would be affected. Doug Church, [...]
