Will airlines and passengers call a truce?
February 25, 2010 ·
When weather forecasters predicted severe winter storms across the country in the last few weeks, airlines sent their customers a steady stream of e-mail and text messages, giving them a chance to change their itineraries ahead of the bad weather.
Those who took advantage of the waivers had what has become a rare consolation in air [...]
Airlines’ attempt to increase fares fizzles
February 16, 2010 ·
Low-cost airlines did not hike fares, forcing major airlines to pull back
U.S. airlines’ second attempt of 2010 to raise ticket prices has fizzled, with major carriers pulling back fares over the long holiday weekend, according to Farecompare.
Last week, UAL Corp’s United Airlines increased fares by $10 per round-trip, and other top carriers followed suit. But [...]
American Airlines to charge $50 for coach standby
February 11, 2010 ·
Next time you think about flying standby on American Airlines, be prepared to give the gate agent your name and $50.
The days of hanging around the agent’s desk, hoping for a free switch to an earlier flight are over at American for many passengers.
The nation’s second-largest airline said Wednesday that starting with tickets bought on [...]
Dodging a storm: Airline fee waiver policies vary
February 10, 2010 ·
A snowstorm is heading for Washington, D.C., and you’ve got a flight scheduled to see the monuments, do some shopping in trendy Georgetown and visit relatives in the suburbs.
Your departing airline tells you it will waive its fee if you choose to proactively rebook a flight that has yet to be canceled. You’re all set. [...]
Southwest Airlines launches 3-day fare sale
February 9, 2010 ·
Southwest Airlines Co. is offering a sale geared toward leisure travelers who want to make short trips this spring.
The discount carrier said Tuesday it will sell tickets starting at $39 each way on some routes under 500 miles.
As usual, the airline didn’t say how many seats it will offer at the sale prices, and Friday [...]
Stay safe, scam-free at the Winter Olympic Games
February 2, 2010 ·
The parents of Team USA bobsledder Steve Mesler had it all figured out.
Through an Internet contact, they paid $8,000 to rent a condo at Whistler. The plan was to watch their son compete in the Games, but it ends up the person who took their money doesn’t have any property to rent.
Police say the same [...]
The sky’s not the limit: options for flier miles
January 27, 2010 ·
Airlines have been tinkering with their frequent flier programs to spur loyalty. Increasingly they’re giving customers the option to buy more than plane tickets with their rewards, and that may offer more bang for your buck.
AirTran, Delta and United are among carriers that allow their frequent fliers to use their credits or miles to pay [...]
