Category: Airlines And Airfare
We look at airlines and airfare from the perspective of an occasional traveler booking air to and from their cruise.
Getting There To Begin My Viking Story Was A Breeze
One of the current promotions being run by travel companies is reduced price or free airfare to Europe from North America. The idea addresses several objections of first-time river cruise buyers in a very effective way. Still, while travelers like Read More …
Delta Domestic Service Soars Higher, Adds Complimentary Meals
If you think the days of included meals on domestic flights were a thing of the past, think again. If the only time culinary options were considered was on an international flight, forget that. Delta is back with good news: Delta Read More …
$Dollar Up + Air Down = Europe Cruise Now
We talk about Costa Cruises from time to time, mainly in reference to unique Caribbean sailings that offer a European cruise experience without going far from home. We like that Costa does not modify what they do around the world for Read More …
The United Basic Economy Experience: What To Expect
United Basic Economy is a relatively new fare option for price-sensitive travelers that became available for purchase earlier this year. This month, the first United Basic Economy travelers will take to the air from select markets in the United States Read More …
Several Ways Around Electronics Ban On Flights
A recent electronics ban on flights to the United States from a number of Muslim-majority countries prohibits laptops, tablets and other portable electronic devices in the aircraft cabin. Still possible: packing those banned items in checked luggage. Reality: packing a laptop Read More …
American Transcontinental Experience Set To Soar
Our friends at American Airlines are making select coast-to-coast flights even better by adding free meals in the Main Cabin. It all happens on American’s Airbus A321T trans-continental service on flights in both directions between Los Angeles and New York Read More …
Getting There: American Basic Economy
On the heels of United Airlines new Basic Economy fare, American Airlines today announced it too will begin selling Basic Economy fares in addition to the wide range of Main Cabin fares currently offered. Cruise travelers looking to save on Read More …
Delta Culinary Effort Soars To New Level
Airline food? Not exactly a reason to fly right? On many airlines it does not exist unless paid for. Even paid, these are not gourmet meals to look forward to. A true and accurate reflection of the current state of Read More …
Follow Me? No, Follow My Luggage In Real Time
A rather obscure element of Delta Airlines’ smartphone app has taken center stage. Frequent travelers know it’s possible to find out exactly where their checked luggage is at any moment in time. The can do that with the apps of Read More …