March 10, 2010

American, British Airways, and Iberia to give up slots in London and New York

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 10 Mar 2010

American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia may be giving up departure and landing time slots at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, as well as New York’s JFK International Airport soon. The three airlines, who have worked closely for years in …

Summer travel season is officially on

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 10 Mar 2010

Summer flight sales have begun, and while it may be hard to believe, the booking season is ready to take off. Major airlines like US Airways, AirTran, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines have announced discounts over a wide range …

Going Green: St. Patrick’s Day Destinations

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 10 Mar 2010

On Wednesday, March 17, the whole world will be going green - with absolutely no disagreement. This is the day when the Irish, and those with even a tiny speck of Irish blood in their veins, will raise a glass …

March 9, 2010

JetBlue and Delta ask for exemption to tarmac delay fees

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 09 Mar 2010

The Department of Transportation’s new rule to limit tarmac delays may affect some airlines more than others. JetBlue and Delta – the two carriers who are most affected New York JFK’s runway shutdown - are looking for temporary immunity from …

American Eagle adds two new routes

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 09 Mar 2010

American Eagle, a subset of American Airlines, is offering two new twice daily non-stop routes this June. Flights will begin from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to August Regional Airport (AGS) in Augusta, Georgia and to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) in …

Top 10 Beer Destinations

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 09 Mar 2010

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve created a list of awesomely potent cities that rock the beer scene better than others. If you’re in the mood to taste craft brews and get deep into the art of distilling, infusing, …

March 8, 2010

President Obama signs Travel Promotion Act

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 08 Mar 2010

In an attempt to attract visitors to travel to the United States, President Barack Obama has signed a new Travel Promotion Act into law that requires a $10 fee to enter the country. The income from this new fee will …

New flights to Hawaii from Continental and Allegiant

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 08 Mar 2010

Travelers on the west coast now have more options when booking flights to Hawaii. Both Continental Airlines and Allegiant Air have added new flights to these Pacific islands. While Continental already flies there, it is adding another alternative for more …

More full-body scanners are implemented in the U.S.

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 08 Mar 2010

Nine more airports across the country will include the new full-body scanners, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Those airports include the following cities: Fort Lauderdale, San Jose, Columbus, Ohio, San Diego, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Oakland, Kansas City.

Two Airlines Seek Relief From New Rule

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 08 Mar 2010

JetBlue and Delta said they feared that repair work at Kennedy International Airport would penalize them unfairly for delays.

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