Category: Airlines And Airfare
We look at airlines and airfare from the perspective of an occasional traveler booking air to and from their cruise.
Long Lines Cited As Top Flying Hassles
A survey of America’s flying public indicates that long lines at security (61%), flight delays or cancellations (57%) and long lines at the airline terminal counter (41%) are the top three most common causes of delays or inconveniences they face Read More …
GO Airport Shuttle Adds New Members, Cities
GO Airport Shuttle, (GOWithUs.com) a leading provider of airport ground transportation services, welcomes new members in cities across the U.S. including Portland, Nashville, Houston, Phoenix, San Diego, Columbus, Salt Lake City, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, and Detroit. GO offers a variety of economy services, shared ride and vans as well as Read More …
Wild Airline Passengers Rack Up Record Fines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued over $20 million in fines to unruly passengers since the pandemic began in 2020. This represents a significant increase from pre-pandemic levels, when fines were less than $400,000 in 2019. The highest annual Read More …
United Airlines To Add Free Starlink Service
United today set a new standard of inflight connectivity by signing the industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s fast, reliable Wi-Fi service to the airline’s mainline and regional aircraft fleet, for free. United customers will soon enjoy the Read More …
Flying High: American Airlines Flight Crew Ratify New Agreement
American Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), today ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The contract will deliver significant and immediate improvements in compensation, benefits and quality-of-life provisions. “It’s an exciting day for American’s Read More …
5 Weird Things That Get Left Behind On Airlines
Passengers often leave wallets and passports in seatback pockets of aircraft for a more comfortable travel experience. But have you ever wondered about the strangest items that end up in ‘lost and found’? The Truely eSim team has compiled a list of Read More …
Labor Day Travel? See Which Airports Have the Longest Walks
With Labor Day just around the corner, let’s take a look at how smooth travel through airports will be using survey data on Americans’ travel habits and airport preferences for 2024. This report highlights the U.S. airports with the longest Read More …
Happy Labor Day – Flight Attendants Go On Strike
United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have voted with an overwhelming 99.99% approval for strike authorization, with over 90% of the membership participating. This vote, which took place across various airports with informational pickets, Read More …
United Airlines Takes Flight with New Seat Reassignment App Feature
United Airlines has introduced a game-changer for frequent flyers and those simply seeking a more comfortable journey: a new app feature that automatically reassigns passengers to their preferred seat. The airline’s innovative tool allows travelers to select their desired seat Read More …