It’s just a bit of turbulence — nothing to be concerned about, one aviation expert claims. Longtime commercial pilot and San Jose State lecturer Scott Miller is out to soothe travelers’ worries in the wake of what’s been three chaotic months of extremely public airline problems. “I don’t see a rise in the incidents that … Read more
Here we go again. Embattled Alaska Airlines is at the center of a second aviation drama after a plane arrived at an airport gate in Portland, Ore. last Friday with its cargo door open. The cargo hold was stowing passenger’s pets, according to local TV station KOIN, although none of the animals were injured. The … Read more
Don’t wing it when it comes to flying in style. If you’re a frequent flyer looking to change airline allegiances — and who could blame you considering the spate of recent heart-stopping incidents in the skies — don’t allow yourself to be held back by your status with a particular carrier. Nowadays, most major flyers … Read more
In case you needed yet another incentive to cram all your travel items into a carry-on, Delta Airlines just boosted the cost of your first checked bag by 17%. The increase adds $5 to the previous, and not-exactly-insignificant, $30 fee for domestic flights. Delta is the third major US carrier to hike bag fees in … Read more
The only thing that departed was his money. A Virgin Airlines passenger allegedly found himself $800 poorer after a communications mixup resulted in him missing his original flight. “What Virgin has done to me is just so wrong,” Max Cameron, 64, told Yahoo News of the catastrophe, which occurred after he’d booked a night flight … Read more
A vacationing New Hampshire couple was charged $8,000 to change their flight home on a New Zealand airline in the wake of learning the wife had roughly four months to live. Todd and Patricia Kerekes, 60 and 75, had flown business class from New York to Auckland in January and were excited to start a … Read more
Talk about emotional baggage. Travelers are reeling after airlines including JetBlue, United, and American recently raised the cost of checking bags — with even higher rates in store for those who wait to pay at the airport, CNBC reported. American Airlines recently announced that coach travelers would pay $35 to check a bag ahead of … Read more
United Airlines said Friday that it is raising its fees for checking bags, following a similar move earlier this week by American Airlines. Starting with tickets booked Saturday, economy-class passengers on domestic flights will be charged $5 more. That will bring the price to $35 if they pay online at least 24 hours before the … Read more
A total eclipse of the plane. Delta Airlines is now offering passengers a special flight to enjoy a deluxe view of the upcoming Great American Eclipse — the last one for decades. The eclipse is set to cross North America on April 8 as the moon passes between the sun and Earth completely blocking the … Read more
American Airlines is pushing customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flyer points, and it is raising the cost of checking bags. American announced Tuesday that most customers will have to buy tickets directly from the airline or its partner carriers if they want to earn points in its … Read more
Their travel plans were put on paws. Perplexed dog owners are scratching their heads as to why and how their cute, and often well-behaved, companions got banned from air travel. Such was the case of Megan Moskowitz and her English cocker spaniel Maci, who suddenly became a pup of interest at Newark Airport. She told … Read more
Don’t just wing it if you want low airfare. The prime booking window for cheap flights is approximately 2.5 months to 3 weeks in advance of your trip, a new study from CheapAir.com has found. Travelers who wait until less than a week out pay 59% more on average compared to their non-procrastinating friends. However, … Read more
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Buckle those seat belts, the list of most turbulent airline routes and airports around the world is out. Turbli, a turbulence forecasting company, crunched numbers from NOAA and the UK Met Office and found the worst air routes for turbulence as well as the worst airports for turbulence around the world. U.S. routes and airports were on the lower end of the turbulence scale. Most turbulent routes … Read more
The skies may not be clear, but passengers’ minds surprisingly are. A strong majority of American travelers are unfazed by a noticeable spate of recent sky-high airline drama — most notably a door plug blowing off an Air Alaska flight in January — according to a new survey by the Associated Press. Despite those and … Read more
Air travel won’t be soaring to new heights anytime soon. A new report from a travel technology company warns that the next few years will be filled with “elevated” disruptions from airlines. The damning data from Amadeus also included a survey of senior industry leaders who anticipate these heightened delays and disruptions to be an … Read more
Space on a plane? Now there’s a sight for soar eyes. After COVID-era schedule shrinkage and a post-pandemic revenge travel boom left us with perennially-packed planes for what seemed like forever, frequent flyers are starting to find themselves breathing easier on occasion — sometimes even enjoying complete solitude — in midair. And while having an entire … Read more
No more looking at phones on the fly. Passengers aren’t the only ones getting reprimanded for in-flight phone use. United Airlines is threatening to crack down on — and even fire — flight attendants who use personal devices aboard the aircraft, per a leaked memo taking off online. “Use of a personal electronic device and/or … Read more
Rough skies shouldn’t mean a roughed-up stomach. An expert on human anatomy has shared four crucial tips for managing the dreaded anxiety and discomfort that comes along with airplane turbulence. Considering a recent spate of airline drama, including a door plug blowing off an Alaska Airlines flight, it’s probably a good idea to take the … Read more
Is your favorite carrier in the no-fly zone? The Wall Street Journal released its listing of the nine best and worst airlines in the U.S. for 2023 in a ranking that’s seen some shakeups since the year prior. The last-place airline blames its futility on New York City airports facing notable challenges with weather and … Read more