Airline News Roundup…
Are people really this stupid?
"A man nearly died from alcohol poisoning after quaffing a liter of vodka at an airport security check instead of...
USAirways Jumps The Shark; Charges Booking Fee For USAirways.com Tickets!!!
This is just too much!
It was not a long time ago that airlines would file exclusive fares and offer lots of bonus miles for...
Chanukah Present For All: AA And El Al Announce New Codesharing Agreement!
Back on 10/01 I posted about rumors of AA and El Al signing a codeshare agreement. It has now been signed.
From the press...
Continental Airlines Passengers Flying From Houston Can Now Use Their Cell Phone’s Screen As A Boarding Pass!
News Story Linky
pda.continental.com
According to the TSA this is the first such test in the entire world.
You check-in and select your seats from your...
AMR, Parent Company Of American Airlines, To Let American Eagle Fly Away…
AMR announced today that in a nod to shareholders they will divest of their wholy owned subsidiary, American Eagle.
Why do I care?
As airlines start...
Which Of The Big 6 Airlines Might Merge?
There's no wonder airline CEO's want consolidation. Mergers lead to less competition, fewer seats, and higher prices.
They also mean less pressure to maintain...
Airbus’ Super Jumbo A380 Takes Flight!
Update: Cnet's News.com has published a great photo gallery of the new A380 with more technology specs listed as well.
Start saving up your Starpoints...
Upcoming Continental Airlines Changes…
Here are some of the changes that I warned were coming previously in "Continental Airlines Tidbits…
-Unlike Delta's recent move to the contrary, Continental...
Random Links…
"Ray Chapman's spirit could be floating Indians through a season unlike any other in history"
A sports article written by the AP of the sort...
Delta: No External Hard Drives Onboard A Flight…
According to Delta.com,
"For safety reasons, you may not operate the following devices onboard:
-Peripheral devices for computers or games connected by cable."
Anyone know what kind...
Find Out The Real Reason Your AA Or UA Flight Is Delayed!
We've all heard the excuse while traveling, "Sorry but the incoming flight is delayed due to bad weather, so we are not responsible for...
Plane Delayed? The WSJ Reviews Flight Status Alert Services.
They've reviewed a bunch of sites and alert services in this neat article:
"Some Flight-Status Alerts Aren't So Alert"
The conclusion is that flightstats.com is the...
Continental Airlines Tidbits…
Continental has been one of the few major carriers to consistently turn a profit. They do so not with offshoring their calling centers...
Rumor: American Airlines Will Partner With El Al To Codeshare Tel Aviv Flights!
The internet is abuzz with rumors of an upcoming announcement of an AA-El Al partnership.
El Al's current codeshare agreement with Delta is ending due...
SMOKING HOT! NEW AA BONUS MILES PROMO!!!
This is definitely in response to Southwest's Fly 2 Fly Free Offer...
A quick search revealed that non-stop tickets between Chicago and Phoenix on AA...
Why Can’t I Get The Fare For The Dates That I Want? A Guide To Purchasing Airline Tickets!
From my inbox,"Dan, I live in New York and I always look forward to your fare postings.My problem with your farecompare links is that...
Virgin America Is Now Selling Tickets!
The website is very flaky right now-give it some time...www.virginamerica.comThe nation's newest Jetblue copycat (LCC with high-tech, leather seats, and good customer service) is...
TAM Releases List Of 176 People On Board Doomed Flight 3054 From Porto Alegre-Sao Paulo.
Update 2-11:00AM-CNN has just published the list in English.Update: According to the Brazilian news article below, at 9AM today TAM announced that there were...
AA Launches 12 Hour Confirmed $25 Standby!
AA announced that you can now confirm a seat for $25 for a same day travel flight change within 12 hours of your desired...
Watch The Premiere Of The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Live At 6:30PM EDT!
Larry Kellner, CEO of Continental, has already promised that when they get their first 787's it will fly from Newark-Tel Aviv, which is currently...
Standby Policies
AA:
-Confirmed standby is available for flights departing the same day as your original flight for $50. This can be confirmed within 12 hours of...
HURRY! Zoom Airlines Inaugurates New JFK-London Service!
There are now 4 airlines specializing in the NYC-London market.The previous 3 airlines, Silverjet, Maxjet, and EOS, offer a premium product. Zoom is...
Skybus: More Info…
I wrote a roundup on Skybus last month when they started selling tickets starting at just $10.Here is a neat article about them:"The Greyhound...
Jetblue CEO And Founder David Neeleman Forced Out!
I know that Jetblue has had some problems since their February meltdown, but this news shocked me...News Article Linky
An Introduction To Cathay Pacific Asia Miles-Part 1.
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The Key To Being Able To Use Your Miles: Alliances!
The number one frustration with airline miles is that after you've racked up lots of miles on an airline, there are no cheap mileage...
19th Annual Freddie Awards Results!
The Freddies are considered the ultimate bragging(and advertising) rights for frequent flyer programs.They were given out a few days ago in the Crystal Gateway...
The Backwards Future Of Air Travel???
Can you imagine having to stare at someone 2 feet away from you for an entire flight?This has to be worst idea since the...
BOILING HOT!!! SKYBUS AIRLINES INAUGURATES NEW SERVICE! TICKETS TO START AT JUST $10!!!!!!!!!
More Skybus Info Linky
Skybus is aiming to become the Ryanair of the USA.
They will be totally no-frills, everything that can be charged for, will...
Northwest Gets Rid Of Free Standby!
Effective April 24, Northwest Airlines will no longer offer the ability to standby for a same day flight for free.They casually slipped this policy...
Bad Month For Continental’s Newark-Tel Aviv Flight…
"Israeli Airforce Nearly Shoots Down A Continental 777"Previous Incident Linky
US, EU Ratify "Open Skies" Agreement!
Get ready for a new round of fare wars starting in March of 2008!As part of this agreement:-All US and European based airlines may...
Continental Flight 84 From Newark-Tel Aviv Suffers "Uncontained Engine Failure" While On Runway, Aborts Takeoff…
This happened this past Tuesday. I'm not sure why this story wasn't on any of the major news sites...anyone know somebody that was...
Jetblue: "We’re Still Looking For Signs Of Life In Pittsburgh…"
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review "Signs Of Life" Article LinkyApparently the residents of Pittsburgh have short-term memory loss.When I went to high school there, tickets to NYC(or...
Is "A La Carte" Airline Pricing Inevitable?
Spirit announced today that effective 06/20 there will be no more free checked luggage or even free soda on a flight. (Apparently last month's...
Flying AA In Coach? Go To The Bathroom In Style…
AA is now allowing coach passengers to use the first-class lavs on domestic flights and on international flights departing from the US...News Source Linky...
Airtran Rebrands "X-Fares" As "Airtran U," Adds New Benefit!
Airtran has rebranded their popular x-fares program as Airtran U.The program allows 18-22 year olds to hop onto any flight for a flat rate.In...
British Airways Announces "New Simpler Baggage Policy"
Good news! British Airways is announcing a "New Simpler Baggage Policy" effective Tuesday the 13th.How simple is it?Coach passengers can now check in only...
Flying Spirit? That’s Just Your First Mistake…
This just in from the airline that recommends its travelers to arrive at the airport some 3 hours before flight time...In the US air...
