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New Airline Policy – Charging You By Your Weight

J. Patrick — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:27:15 +0000

Fortunately, this airlines is small, but it’s radical idea just might be something that other airlines follow. The airlines is Samoa Air, and even though they only have two planes, they might just start another trend in airline fees. Under this new policy, passengers are charged based on their weight. Rates range from $1 a [...]

The Way To Travel – Airlines Serve Free Alcohol!

J. Patrick — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:54:33 +0000

This is the way to travel! Flying an airliner at 30,000 feet with free alcohol! The only problem is most of the booze served on airlines in the United States is not free and it does border on the expensive side. However, if you travel internationally, you can find many airlines that not only serve [...]

Which Airline Ranks Worst in Customer Satisfaction?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:33:01 +0000

Last year, airlines in the US posted their highest profits in more than a decade — but all that money sure didn’t buy a lot of customer satisfaction. The 2011 Airline Quality Rating (AQR) report indicates profits are up largely from making passengers fork over baggage fees and higher fares, and eliminating free in-flight food. [...]

Airlines to Charge For Carry-On Bags

Stu Allen — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:26:47 +0000

Savvy travelers have known for a long time that it pays to pack light and avoid astronomical baggage fees that most airlines charge. If you can stuff everything you need for your trip into a small carry-on bag, you used to be able to dodge fees for luggage. Those days are soon to be a memory for many, as some airlines, like Spirit and Ryanair are already charging $35 and up per carry-on. There are ways around this, but most come with a cost of some sort and might only yield real savings to those who travel frequently.

Airlines Hike Rates In Time For Holiday Travel

Rod Prahin — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:31:00 +0000

Are you thinking about flying somewhere for the holidays? The news is not good, looks like airfares are rising again, just in time for holiday travel. U.S. airlines have attempted to raise fares 19 times this year, and have succeeded in 10 previous attempts.

Check out some of the increases after the jump.

Penguins Take Flight On A Southwest Airlines [VIDEO]

Tim Gray — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:30:40 +0000

Have you ever wanted to see a penguin fly? Well now you can, these normally flightless birds took a flight on Southwest Airlines. Find out more after the jump. On a recent trip from San Francisco to San Diego, a group of penguins being transported for a SeaWorld show, the crew of the Southwest Airlines thought [...]