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Which U.S. airport lounges do travelers love most?

08/23/26

Are you a fan of airport lounges? Or increasingly frustrated with how crowded – and expensive – they’ve become? Love ’em or hate ’em; the results of JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Airport Lounge Satisfaction may be of interest. The report ranked airport lounges in the United States using eight criteria. In order of importance, lounge […]

Harriet Baskas

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Airport and Airline Resources

Listen to this. But maybe not on a plane

Alaska Airlines spreading its wings to Athens & Paris

Marking National Aviation Day

Want: this airline etiquette gear from Lufthansa

3 things: soccer artifacts + free hotel stays + a FIFA livery

Friday roundup: Qantas Project Sunrise + July 4th travel

Alaska Airlines’ World Cup livery

“Save a life, not a bag” campaign for air travelers

Alaska Airlines debuts swanky PDX lounge + SEA & MIA Airports celebrate soccer

Horizon Air’s fun ‘Toy Story 5’ livery

Irritated by those new $25 baggage check fees?

05/06/08

Yesterday, May 5th, United, Continental, Delta, Northwest and US Airways began charging non-exempt passengers $25 for checking a second bag. Soon it will also cost extra to check a second bag on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, Air Tran, and JetBlue. Want that money back? The Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Group has announced a […]

As of today, you’ll pay $25 to check a second bag at the airport

05/05/08

Starting today, May 5th, non-exempt travelers flying on Continental, Delta, Northwest, United and US Airways must pay $25 to check a second piece of luggage. American Airlines will begin charging that same $25 on May 12. Air Tran jumps in with a $10 second-bag fee on May 15th. And, just in time for summer travel, […]

Air France testing in-flight cell phone service

05/02/08

Through the end of June, Air France is testing cell-phone service on one of its A318 airplanes. Passengers boarding this plane don’t know cell-phone service is available until a flight attendant makes an announcement or they look in the seat back pocket and find this laminated notice. Um.. unless someone has taken it home as […]

Air France

Greetings from Paris: hanging around Charles de Gaulle Airport

05/01/08

Who cares if your flight is late leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris? Not these folks. I found them lounging around terminal 2F on a Thursday afternoon, not far from a play area, two coffee bars, the Be-Relax massage island, and a souvenir stand.

Charles de Gaulle Airport

Cell-phones on airplanes: are you ready?

05/01/08

New European Union (EU) rules make it likely that travelers will be able to place cell phone calls on flights in EU airspace as soon as this summer. Air France is already testing such a service on one “cell-phones-allowed” plane that I got to fly on yesterday between Paris and Geneva. Technically, the service isn’t […]

Europe

Flying somewhere this weekend?

04/30/08

Even if you’re staying home, here’s a great way to save some cash and get some culture. Bank of America’s Museums on US program offers free admission to more than 70 museums around the country on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. All you need to do is show an ID […]