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This is the cost of checked bags on every major U.S. airline
Photo by Charles Wiriawan In honor of JetBlue’s fall from grace yesterday, joining all other U.S. carriers except Southwest in charging for checked bags, we decided to lay out for you exactly how much...
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Virgin America tops Airfarewatchdog's survey for best domestic airline
Photo courtesy of Aero Icarus/flickr Virgin America has been voted #1 in a recent Airfarewatchdog 2015 Best Domestic Airline poll (and in Travel + Leisure’s 2015 World’s Best Awards). Airfarewatchdog’s...
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These outdoor airport lounges let you head to the airport early to work on...
Delta Sky Deck Airline lounge access is a great perk for waiting out a flight delay or catching up on email before a flight (especially if you know how to make the most out of your visit). But, there...
View ArticleJetBlue releases video teaching us all how to board a plane like human beings
We promise – the plane won’t leave without you. #FlightEtiquette https://t.co/eXXMTFyXJW — JetBlue Airways (@JetBlue) July 13, 2015 Back in January, we told you about JetBlue’s series of “Flight...
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Air traveler confronts Texas governor over anti-gay stance, is promptly...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (Photo: Gage Skidmore/Flickr) An as-yet-unidentified 32-year-old man confronted Texas Governor Greg Abbott in the terminal of New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, suggesting...
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Court rules that airlines can take any bomb-related remark as a security threat
Photo: Woodys Aeroimages/Flickr At this point, it seems like most air travelers have figured out that airline employees, members of the flight crew and security agents don’t think comments about bombs...
View ArticleThis is how 13 airlines name their planes
You may not have noticed, but many airlines have a name for each of their planes. While all planes have a registration number, which is similar to the license plate on your car, some airlines like to...
View ArticleJetBlue surprised these good Samaritans with free flights
A few unsuspecting — and thirsty — people were in for a surprise when they bought themselves a Coke recently: free flights from JetBlue. As part of a campaign called “Share a Coke with Humanity,” the...
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Aviation buffs will love JFK's newest airport hotel
Photo Credit, pheezy, Flickr LaGuardia is not the only New York-area airport celebrating today. The future of the airport, and its outdated infrastructure, was up for debate for quite some time, but it...
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This app helps you get fed on flights
Getting hangry is a very real physical condition that is amplified by the stresses and bizarre timetables of air travel. Enter Routehappy, an online product differentiation platform — think Orbitz or...
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KLM wants you to drink out of these gin-filled dutch houses
Photo credit: Bridesmill As if flying first class weren’t enough to make you feel special, KLM offers its Business World Class passengers an extra gift: tiny ceramic Dutch houses filled with gin. Every...
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This is how much it costs to change a ticket with every major U.S. airline
Photo by Epsos.de In a perfect world we’d be able to change flight reservations as easily as our average Friday night plans. But the reality is the only airline that shares our vision of a perfect...
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EpiPens, pets and peanuts: the official allergy policies of 13 major airlines
Photo: Justin Taylor The thought of spending four hours confined to a small space filled with strangers whose behavior you can’t control is intimidating in its own right, but for the severely allergic,...
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6 ways to avoid paying an airline's ticket change fee
Photo by Robert S. Donovan Change might be inevitable, but try telling that to the airlines. Switching up an itinerary can be a costly affair, with all major U.S. carriers charging at least a $75 fee...
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These are the most efficient U.S. airlines when it comes to making money
Photo by Lance What’s the most efficient airline? Well, if you want to take an investor’s perspective, it won’t have anything to do with on-time records or the percentage of bags that arrive to their...
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Here are 14 major airlines' policies for flying pregnant
Photo: mliu92/Flickr Commercial airlines have a lot of rules when it comes to letting mothers-to-be on board. Shuttling off during the first or second trimester is usually A-okay, but the last 13 weeks...
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Executive Voices: How airlines are reducing their carbon emissions
Photo courtesy of danist soh/Unsplash Airplanes definitely put strain on the environment, but conscious travelers are craving more sustainability when they fly. There are ways travelers can be more...
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Take a look at the iconic retrofuturistic TWA Flight Center before it becomes...
In 1962, the future looked more, well, futurey. The amazing TWA Flight Center at JFK was the last project of Eero Saarinen, a Finnish architect known for his ultra neo-futuristic style. In 1962, just...
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Passenger releases pepper spray during brawl on plane, sending fumes through...
Handgun and Pepper Spray Among the prohibited items listed on the Jamaican Civil Aviation Authority’s (JCAA) website are the usual suspects: guns, ice picks and meat cleavers. Then there are some items...
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Here are 12 major airlines' policies for flying with pets
Photo: Thomas di Luccio One of the most stressful travel experiences I’ve ever had was when I moved to Asia and towed my cat along with me. Besides all the paperwork and vet appointments, one of the...
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Singapore Airlines and jetBlue launch reciprocal mileage earning
Photo credit, Singapore Airlines In great news for fliers, two highly lauded airlines known for their above-and-beyond in-flight service are beefing up the benefits. Singapore Airlines and jetBlue now...
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Spirit receives so many complaints it drags down entire U.S. airline...
Photo: Sarah Deer, Flickr Despite what you may personally believe in the midst of an unexpected delay or when your baggage never appears on the carousel, American carriers are losing less baggage and...
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Here's how to get reimbursed for your damaged luggage on every U.S. airline
Photo: Dave Herholz, Flickr Airlines are losing less baggage than ever, and most bags do eventually turn up safe and sound, even if not quite when you expected them. Besides, there are plenty of ways...
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JetBlue says it will be the first U.S. airline to offer free high-speed Wi-Fi...
Photo courtesy of JetBlue JetBlue is determined to become the first U.S. carrier with high-speed Wi-Fi on every plane in its fleet — for free. Yep, in a day when airlines are charging for everything...
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7 ways to ensure you never pay for Wi-Fi on the road again
Photo: Erin Pettigrew, Flickr Ah, the thrill of travel! The wind in your hair. The city skyline fading on the horizon behind you. The cell service bars disappearing at the top of your phone, from 3 to...
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JetBlue realizes more passengers are willing to pay its still-new baggage fees
Photo: Jim Whimpey/Flickr In June, jetBlue did its best Anakin Skywalker impression and chose to go to the dark side, introducing a new fare structure and adding fees for checked bags for the first...
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The ultimate guide to inflight Wi-Fi (and how much it's going to cost you on...
Photo: Virgin America JetBlue recently announced that its newly installed high-speed Wi-Fi would be available for free — becoming the first U.S. carrier to offer fleet-wide free Wi-Fi — and then it sat...
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These are the most exciting new airline routes that have launched or been...
Photo courtesy of Alaska Airlines Here’s a roundup of new and noteworthy routes that have launched service within the past month, some as recent as yesterday. Now it’s even easier and more enticing to...
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Couple sues JetBlue, TSA, alleging loss of $95K worth of jewelry from checked...
Photo: David Montiverdi/Flickr A New York couple has filed a lawsuit against jetBlue and the TSA, alleging that more than $95,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from their checked luggage at New York’s...
View ArticleSomeone is tracking all of the tech glitches affecting US air travel
It seems like we can’t go a day without reading about — or being affected by — some kind of airline-related technical glitch. There have been computer issues that have kept hundreds of flights on the...
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Should people with peanut allergies be banned from flying?
Photo: faungg’s photos/Flickr At 39,000 feet, people with nut allergies can feel like public enemy number one. Nothing can tick off the other passengers faster than a flight attendant announcing that a...
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These are the worst (and best) airlines for holiday travel
Photo: Aero Icarus/Flickr It’s hardly breaking news that holiday travel is usually more stressful than a normal airport experience. But the airline you choose to travel with over the holidays matters...
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Every precious inch: these airlines offer the most (and least!) legroom
Photo: Austrian Airlines/Flickr It won’t come as much of a surprise to hear that not all airplane seating configurations are created equally. But deciphering the differences can sometimes feel like an...
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You can now use your United frequent-flier miles to buy in-flight Wi-Fi
Photo: InSapphoWeTrust/Flickr Proving that we are truly entering the golden age of inflight connectivity, United Airlines today announced that passengers will now be able to purchase in-flight Wi-Fi...
View ArticleHere are the most exciting new airline routes announced since November
It’s been a banner month for new airline routes, with 43 new routes to U.S. destinations and/or from U.S. origins launching across 11 different airlines. The infographic below shows the newest and most...
View ArticleLindsay Lohan's stepmother arrested after alleged mid-flight blow-up
Lindasy Lohan’s had her share of bonkers meltdowns over the years, and as it turns out, it may just run in the family. The actress’ estranged stepmom, Kate Major-Lohan, was recently booted off a...
View ArticleThese are the craft beers being offered this winter on 8 U.S. airlines (if...
Airlines are making seats smaller and upping prices, but bless them — they do try to make up for it in other ways. Like craft beer, which should help leg cramps as you travel around this holiday...
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RWV year in review: The changes that shook the frequent-flier universe
No news is generally good news in the miles-and-points world. Unfortunately for those of us who obsessively track our account balances in hopes of cashing in our points for aspirational trips to the...
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RWV year in review: In 2015, these massive changes transformed the travel...
While enormous advancements in airport and airline technology dominated travel industry news in 2015, one area in particular seemed to make headlines more often than the rest of the pack. From lawsuits...
View ArticleUnited makes it $300 more expensive for some teens to fly alone
If I had a dollar for every time my 1994 self stomped my foot, angrily shoved an Ace of Base CD into the changer and yelled “I’M NOT A KID, I’M FOURTEEN YEARS OLD!” I could probably buy…the remaining...
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Ring in the new year with bonus miles from these 7 airline promotions
It can be a bit depressing to see a big fat zero next to the elite status tracker in your frequent flier profile at the start of the year. But a few bonus miles from these promotions can help put a...
View ArticleJetBlue is giving out double points through the end of February — and they go...
What’s the only thing better than airline miles? More airline miles! And JetBlue just announced a way for frequent fliers to seriously boost their miles balance. From now until February 29, the airline...
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Michelin stars and James Beard Awards: These are some of the best meals in...
The over-salted, wilted in-flight meals that left you bloated and lethargic are becoming a thing of the past (at least if you’re sitting in the front of the plane). Now, a number of airline-restaurant...
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7 Hotel promotions you shouldn't miss in January
There are always great deals offering bonus points for hotel guests for doing little more than signing up. Of course, you have to know where to look to get rewarded. Every month we share our favorite...
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Do these two airlines really have 2016's best airline loyalty programs?
Credit card analysis and comparison site CardHub.com put the rewards programs of the largest domestic airlines to the test to determine which airline offers its brand loyalists the best perks in 2016....
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Take advantage of these 5 early-winter promos to increase your airline miles
Miles and points collectors know a good deal when they see one, but sometimes promotions fly under the radar. Every month we feature the best temporary deals to fatten up your points piggy bank. Here...
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Study: Airfare prices drop by almost half when a low-cost carrier enters a...
The so-called “Spirit Effect” — the depressing influence on pricing of a low-cost carrier (LCC) entering an established market historically only serviced by a legacy airline — can reduce airfare prices...
View ArticleThese 11 airlines offer fliers free in-flight Wi-Fi
Travelers made it clear that they want free Wi-Fi and they want it now. But few airlines are willing to give the fliers what they want — especially in the U.S., where the cost and quality of in-flight...
View ArticlePassengers are spending more time shopping during flights – and the airlines...
Before seemingly every airplane became Wi-Fi equipped, your inflight shopping selection was pretty much limited to impractical oddities from SkyMall or whatever was being pushed up and down the aisle...
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4 credit-card bonus offers to take advantage of this month
Many credit cards offer hidden benefits or special promotions that are often wasted by uninformed members. But every month we do the research to find the best deals that you might not know about. Here...
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