Tag: #airplane
Top Airlines Most Likely to Bump You
Upgraded Points‘ latest study has undercovered the frequency of involuntary denied boardings across major U.S. airlines, highlighting the carriers most likely to bump passengers in 2024. “Few travel experiences are more frustrating than being bumped from a flight after purchasing 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 …
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 …
Norse Atlantic Airways Celebrates Inaugural Flights from JFK to Athens
Norse Atlantic Airways, a budget-friendly long-haul airline, has launched its newest route connecting New York (JFK) to Athens with its inaugural flight on May 30, 2024. This new route offers travelers affordable fares starting at $199 one-way in Economy, making Read More …
Memorial Day Travel: The Longest & Shortest Airport Walks in the U.S
Memorial Day is here and I wanted to share KURU Footwear’s report on the Longest and Shortest Airport Walking Distances in the U.S. in 2024! The team at KURU Footwear measured the longest and shortest airport terminal walking distances in the Read More …
Flying With A Child This Summer? Good Luck With That
Traveling with a toddler or infant can be challenging, especially with the gigantic increase in flight delays and trip-busting cancellations experienced by US travelers compared to last summer. To ensure a pleasant and stress-free family vacation, drive. If driving is Read More …
Ten Tips For Surviving Air Travel This Summer
Increased travel demand, weather-related issues, staffing shortages, maintenance problems, and air traffic congestion are all factors adding up to this Summer being a lousy time to travel by air. Still, if fly you must, here are some tips for surviving Read More …
Delta, Partner Airline, Add South America Lift
Delta Airlines along with LATAM which I just flew in Peru and Ecuador are expanding their joint venture by adding four new routes between North and South America. LATAM Airlines Colombia will launch a daily service between Miami and Medellin, Read More …