Size does matter. That’s at least when it comes to flying, where every inch between your seat and the seat in front of you counts for a lot. If you need legroom, make sure you’re choosing the right US airline — a recent survey showed that some popular carriers are typically downright cramped, with others offering … Read more
Double-check your bags when flying with these carriers. A new report takes a close look at mishandled luggage over the past three years — and the numbers are jolting. Shipping site MyBaggage.com pored over a wealth of data supplied by the U.S. Department of Transportion that details the total amount of luggage — including wheelchairs and … Read more
WetBlue Airways. Passengers aboard a four-hour flight bound for New York were treated to a refreshing mysterious mist inside the cabin of their plane, much to the dismay of some onboard. “Nothing better than being on a 4hr flight back to New York soaking wet and cold,” real estate agent Savannah Gowarty captioned her TikTok … Read more
Some airlines are really taking off with customers — and others should be grounded, flyers say. J.D. Power released its 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, which broke down how travelers graded their carriers from top to bottom. Close to 1,000 passengers were surveyed on how they experienced a flight just as the industry sees a … Read more
These airlines have taken a nosedive when it comes to punctuality. A new report reveals which US flyers are putting up with the most delays and cancellations at a time when air travel is already chaotic. Studying 2023 data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, NerdWallet calculated 10 airlines’ on-time arrival rates. The analysis comes … Read more
Talk about excess-ive. JetBlue has once again changed its checked bag fee policy — this time implementing dynamic pricing. The airline, which said it has struggled to turn a profit since the COVID-19 pandemic, already charges even higher fees depending on when you pay for your luggage, but now passengers will need to take the … Read more
JetBlue Airways will end service at several cities and reduce flying out of Los Angeles in a move to retrench and focus on stronger markets after years of losing money. The changes will also help the airline cope with the grounding of some of its planes for inspections of their Pratt & Whitney engines, an … Read more
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
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
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
A JetBlue passenger’s carry-on burst into flames just as the plane was about to take off — which he called “one of the scariest moments of my life.” Jimmy Levy was in his seat on the aircraft at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Monday when he woke up to the feeling … Read more
Unsure if you should give up your seat on an airplane to accommodate large families? Well, JetBlue decided for you. The airline has introduced a “formal family seating guarantee,” a new policy that promises children ages 13 and under will be sitting next to an adult traveling with them on the same reservation, according to … Read more
It was love at first flight. A Connecticut mom is praising JetBlue for going “above and beyond” to make her 6-year-old son’s first time flying as smooth as possible. Teacher Deana Conlogue, who often posts TikToks about her son, Colton, shared a 2-minute clip of his ride last week that is soaring with 1.2 million views. As … Read more
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways said Friday they will begin to wind down their Northeast Alliance on July 21 after a US judge’s order in May that they end the agreement. JetBlue said last week it would terminate the three-year-old alliance, which allowed the two carriers to coordinate flights and pool revenue. Both airlines said starting July 21, American and JetBlue customers … Read more
A flight … and a show! TikTok user Joey MacNeer captured a JetBlue Airways flight attendant’s animated safety demonstration that has the internet thinking he should swap the runway for Broadway. In a 20-second clip that’s already landed 1.2 million views since it was posted Thursday, the flight attendant performs a can’t-miss dance routine, using … Read more