Archive for: July 2008

July 31, 2008

Delta Air Lines issues fraudulent e-mail alert advisory

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 31 Jul 2008

If you didn’t purchase a ticket on Delta Air Lines within the past 24 hours, then think twice before opening an e-mail that says you did. Delta Air Lines released an advisory on its Web site that alerts consumers of…

New flights from Grand Island to Vegas

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 31 Jul 2008

Allegiant Air is to start a weekly nonstop service between Grand Island and Las Vegas from September 4, officials at Central Nebraska Regional Airport have announced. John Fenyes, the carrier’s Director of Sales, told The Grand Island Independent that …

Broadway tickets to be sold on flights to NY

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 31 Jul 2008

GuestLogix (Web site: www.guestlogix.com), a provider of on-board retail devices, has announced that it has partnered with the ticket agency Broadway Inbound to sell tickets for Broadway shows to people flying to the New York area. The multi-year agree…

Delta Air Lines’ new frequent-flyer options

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 31 Jul 2008

Delta Air Lines is to launch a new Award Travel structure to provide SkyMiles members more options when redeeming miles. The new program allows members to book the last seat on a flight using miles and three redemption tiers for…

Colts fans’ chance to win game tickets on AirTran

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 31 Jul 2008

AirTran Airways has launched a promotion offering one winner and a guest a complimentary round-trip airfare to see the Indianapolis Colts play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, December 18, in Jacksonville. The winner will also receive two Colts ti…

New First, Business Class menus on American

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 31 Jul 2008

American Airlines’ First and Business Class passengers can enjoy revamped Latin American menus on southbound Latin America flights from August 1. Designed by Chef Stephen Pyles, in partnership with chefs at Gate Gourmet, the new additions incorporate…

July 30, 2008

Controllers say ATL errors nearly double

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jul 2008

Embroiled in an on-going dispute with the Federal Aviation Administration regarding imposed work rules they consider unfair, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) contends aircraft are coming too close for comfort at the world’s bu…

Delta doubles second bag fee, first one still free

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jul 2008

Here’s yet another inducement to pack light or, better yet, carry that small, lightly packed piece of luggage on the airplane. Delta Air Lines is doubling the cost of checking a second piece of domestic luggage, upping it from $25…

Want to save a bundle? Consider a tour

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jul 2008

Here’s one of those travel secrets that’s hiding right there out in plain sight: if you want to save significantly next time you take a leisure trip, consider booking a package tour. Not that many Americans do. According to a…

OpenSkies to become all-premium carrier

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 30 Jul 2008

© OpenSkies Want to fly from New York Kennedy (JFK) to Paris Orly (ORY) or Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) on an airplane with just 64 beautifully placed seats? Want to do so without breaking the bank? OpenSkies (Web site: www.flyopenskies.com), the…

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