Posts Tagged ‘Airlines’
Flying is Funny
Airplane jokes have been a rich source of material for stand up comedians for decades. Air travel is just one of those things that everyone can relate to and also has tons of little quirks to poke fun at. You’ve probably memorized some of the cliche jokes to the point where you could recite entire [...]
Open Letter to Surly Airline Employees
We have all run into an unpleasant airline employee at some point. I want to let it be known that I have met several pleasant ones as well. I also have a pretty good idea of why these employees are so crabby, this letter is just a fun way to let them know that I’m on their side.
Which Airline is Your Favorite?
Simple question: Which airline do you prefer to fly with? Do you feel any loyalty toward a certain airline, or is the cost of your ticket the only thing you care about when you book your flight? Vote for your favorite airline in the poll below, and let us know why you prefer it.
British Airways Increases Flights to the Caribbean and Florida for 2011 Schedule
CRAWLEY, England, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ — British Airways is to increase the number of flights to the Caribbean starting from March 27, 2011 due to the success of its long-haul leisure routes departing from London Gatwick. The airline continues to show its commitment to the Caribbean with a total of 15 destinations to choose from, [...]
Airlines Making A ‘Killing’ Off Of Fees
Even though the number of people flying is down, the revenue of U.S. airlines is going up. During the first six months of 2009, the U.S. airlines have collected $3.8 billion (with a ‘B’) for fees and surcharges such as, pet carrying fees, cancellation fees, baggage check fees, etc. Checked baggage fees are doing especially [...]
Airlines Add Holiday Surcharge
If you are looking to travel on some of the busiest travel days of the season, be prepared for another surcharge on your ticket. United Airlines and Americans Airlines each added a $10 surcharge on most of their tickets for the following busy travel days: November 29th (Sunday after Thanksgiving), January 2nd, and January 3rd. [...]
In-Flight Internet Access is Quickly Expanding
For busy business travelers, time spent in the air can be a waste. Stuck 30,000 feet above ground in a communication blackout is not ideal considering the old adage “time is money”. That may be changing soon however, since most airlines in the continental United States are testing and rolling out in-flight internet access. Many [...]
Passenger Bill of Rights to Limit Time on Tarmac
New legislation being debated in the US Senate seeks to limit the amount of time that passengers are forced to wait in cramped planes on a tramac waiting to take off. The bill is being referred to as a “passenger’s bill of rights,” and one provision in the bill would allow passengers to have the [...]
Unruly Passengers Face Harsher Punishment
Next time you fly, you can feel safer knowing that the punishment for unruly passengers is becoming more and more severe. The FAA reports an average of 80 unruly passenger aircraft incidents annually, with a total of over 900 over the past five years. These number don’t even reflect the all of the incidents, only [...]
