Archive for: September 2008

September 30, 2008

Better Baggage System on Way to Portland International

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

Flyers hate the belly-bag two-step, the process by which you check-in your luggage, and then lug it laboriously over to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer so they can then load it into the maw of one of those minivan-size…

Discount Airfare: Continental Airlines’ Sale

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

Want the summer to linger a bit longer? Here’s a selection of discount airfares from Continental Airlines that are as low as $67 each-way, exclusive of taxes and fees. All the discount airfares quoted here are listed each-way, but they…

Partial Bacteria Barrier at Detroit Metro Airport

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

Triton Technology Group (Web site: www.tritontg.com) is not claiming that sick people can’t bring germs through airport security but its new TriBan Antimicrobial System can effectively coat surfaces at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) che…

Discount Airfare: AirTran Airways’ Fall Sale

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

Most of the time, we at Cheapflights quote off-peak discount airfares. They’re the cheapest. But for those whose schedule just won’t permit off-peak passage (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays) there are still decent options out there – peak-per…

Delta Air Lines Creates First Class on Shuttle

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

Here’s a bold move on Delta Air Lines’ part. The carrier is re-configuring its Delta Shuttle MD-88 fleet to incorporate First-Class seats on the venerable narrowbodies. The changeover takes full effect on December 1. What makes this move notable is…

VivaAerobus Adds Service - Austin to Puerto Vallarta

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

Mexican discount airline VivaAeorbus (Web site: www.vivaaerobus.com) has announced that it is adding a new nonstop service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) to Puerto Vallarta. The new flights will operate twice a week, on Thursdays an…

Japan Airlines Cuts Cargo Flights to New York, Los Angeles

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

Japan Airlines (Web site: www.jal.com) is to reduce its cargo service to New York from next year, it has emerged. The carrier currently operates seven cargo flights a week between Narita and New York, including those going through Chicago.

LA/Ontario Upgrades Phone System for Better Security

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

LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) has upgraded its emergency telephone system. The upgrade allows for more accurate and timely notifications of incidents. The new system also notifies more airport offices than the previous one. It features a graph…

Discount Airfare: Continental Airlines’ $45 Helicopter Fare

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

Continental Airlines is offering a promotional one-way fare for its helicopter service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Manhattan in New York City. The special $45 fare (excluding taxes and fares) is valid for tickets booked for travel …

The Beat Names Readers’ Choice Awards Winners

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

Readers of The Beat have named Continental Airlines their most admired airline in the Readers’ Choice Awards. American Express was voted most admired payment system, Hertz was recognized as the best car rental system, and Mariott International won in t…

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