We look at airlines and airfare from the perspective of an occasional traveler booking air to and from their cruise.
American Airlines, facing profitability and market share challenges compared to rivals Delta and United, is launching a significant overhaul of its passenger experience. This initiative focuses on enhancing the Admirals Club lounges and improving in-flight dining, aiming to reposition American Read More …
The US airline industry is experiencing a significant drop in flight bookings, stemming from a combination of economic instability and heightened fear of flying. Of concern: While economic factors like recession fears and reduced consumer spending play a role, a Read More …
Award-winning air carrier JSX today announced that the Orange County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved its relocation at John Wayne Airport (JWA) in Orange County, California. The relocation, necessitated by JWA’s Taxiway A, D, and E Reconstruction Project beginning this spring, will see JSX operate from a new base at 3000 Airway Avenue. This move not only ensures continuity of service but also increases JSX’s annual Customer allocation Read More …
Southwest Airlines, aiming to boost revenue and align with industry practices, will begin charging for checked bags on flights booked after May 28th. They’re also introducing a new, lower-cost basic fare tier on the same date. While loyalty program members Read More …
A widespread strike by German airport ground staff and security personnel demanding better wages has caused significant disruption to European air travel, particularly affecting flights between Spain’s Barcelona and Girona airports and major German hubs like Munich and Frankfurt. Hundreds Read More …
United today announced it installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft and unveiled details of the process to underscore the technical operations benefits associated with the equipment, including size and weight as well as the ease of install and maintenance. The airline Read More …
Air travel is undergoing a fundamental transformation with the rapid implementation of biometric gateways, shifting away from traditional paper-based systems. Facial recognition technology is at the forefront of this change, replacing physical passports and boarding passes with digital identity verification. Read More …
American Airlines has become the latest carrier to let passengers share their AirTag location in the event of lost baggage. Travelers are increasingly relying on this technology to track their luggage while traveling by air commercially, and carriers have also recognized Read More …
American Airlines is putting a full-court press on spring travel thanks to a deep bench of incredible deals and destinations with limited-time fares starting at $115 one-way to help travelers quickly rebound from the winter blues. These flights are available Read More …