Long Lines Cited As Top Flying Hassles

 A survey of America’s flying public indicates that long lines at security (61%), flight delays or cancellations (57%) and long lines at the airline terminal counter (41%) are the top three most common causes of delays or inconveniences they face Read More …

Wild Airline Passengers Rack Up Record Fines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued over $20 million in fines to unruly passengers since the pandemic began in 2020. This represents a significant increase from pre-pandemic levels, when fines were less than $400,000 in 2019. The highest annual Read More …

Flying High: American Airlines Flight Crew Ratify New Agreement

American Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), today ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The contract will deliver significant and immediate improvements in compensation, benefits and quality-of-life provisions. “It’s an exciting day for American’s Read More …

5 Weird Things That Get Left Behind On Airlines

Passengers often leave wallets and passports in seatback pockets of aircraft for a more comfortable travel experience. But have you ever wondered about the strangest items that end up in ‘lost and found’? The Truely eSim team has compiled a list of Read More …

American AAdvantage Adds New Partner

American Airlines announced that Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, will join the award-winning AAdvantage® travel rewards program in the coming year, offering members a host of benefits as well as earning and redemption capabilities when traveling on either airline. This Read More …

Norse Atlantic Airways Celebrates Inaugural Flights from JFK to Athens

Norse Atlantic Airways, a budget-friendly long-haul airline, has launched its newest route connecting New York (JFK) to Athens with its inaugural flight on May 30, 2024. This new route offers travelers affordable fares starting at $199 one-way in Economy, making Read More …

Flying With A Child This Summer? Good Luck With That

Traveling with a toddler or infant can be challenging, especially with the gigantic increase in flight delays and trip-busting cancellations experienced by US travelers compared to last summer. To ensure a pleasant and stress-free family vacation, drive. If driving is Read More …

Ten Tips For Surviving Air Travel This Summer

Increased travel demand, weather-related issues, staffing shortages, maintenance problems, and air traffic congestion are all factors adding up to this Summer being a lousy time to travel by air. Still, if fly you must, here are some tips for surviving Read More …

Delta, Partner Airline, Add South America Lift

Delta Airlines along with LATAM which I just flew in Peru and Ecuador are expanding their joint venture by adding four new routes between North and South America. LATAM Airlines Colombia will launch a daily service between Miami and Medellin, Read More …