I’ll never forget where I was…the day that JetBlue banned carry-on bags in basic economy. As of July 20, 2021, my once-favorite airline aligned itself with the likes of other budget airlines, like Spirit and Frontier, by requiring Blue Basic ticket holders to either check their carry-ons or pay an additional fee to bring them … Read more
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that he believes airline travel will improve ahead of the upcoming holidays and that US carriers need to make sure the system is ready. “I think it’s going to get better by the holidays. We’re really pressing the airlines to deliver better service,” … Read more
Southwest Airlines published its official flight schedule extending through April 10, 2023, giving travelers the chance to get a head start on planning their Spring Break vacations for next year. The airline also revealed that it’s covering many popular seasonal routes to connect spring breakers with their favorite beach and mountain destinations that are ideal … Read more
(CNN) — Summer’s nearly officially over and that means the season’s air travel crush — and hopefully the chaos — is set to subsidize. The last big summer travel weekend for Americans ended on a relatively high note. The flight cancellation rate for the Labor Day holiday weekend was 0.6%, a substantial drop from the … Read more
Nearly every major industry is facing public pressure to find ways to reduce their carbon footprint, and the airline industry is no exception. The commercial aviation industry is reported to be responsible for nearly 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions. In response, the industry has vowed to find ways to offset and reduce its carbon … Read more
Business travel has not recovered as quickly as leisure travel. getty Google has told its senior managers to limit employee travel only to “business critical” trips, according to a leaked internal email seen by The Information. No more team off-sites or social functions, and no more in-person meetings when a virtual option is available. Moving … Read more
When Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle announced 10 new routes from Phoenix on Aug. 26, he hinted it was only the beginning and more new routes would follow. Just 12 days later, Frontier confirmed it’s introducing two routes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in addition to the 10 previously announced. The ultra low cost … Read more
MUNICH & VIENNA – Flying Austrian Airlines is always a treat, especially within Europe. Join me on a flight from Munich to Vienna on Austrian Airlines A320 Business Class. Details:Airline: AustrianFlight number: OS118Aircraft: Airbus A320Seat: 5FRoad: MUC-VIEDate: 19.06.2022 Arrival at the airport I arrived at the airport just one hour before departure from Berlin. I … Read more
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spotnana, the modern infrastructure for the travel industry, today announced it has developed an advanced integration into American Airlines direct channels that supports personalized travel offers. Travelers booking trips through Spotnana’s Travel-as-a-Service Platform can now access NDC enhanced offerings for greater selections including additional booking flexibility and conveniences as well as seamless loyalty … Read more
Regular Southwest Airlines fliers have probably been there: You set an alarm and check in exactly 24 hours before your flight, only to find yourself relegated to boarding Group C — often known as being short for “center seat.” Southwest is the only major US airline with an open seating policy. It assigns every passenger … Read more