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Airlines cancel flights; waive change fees for newest storms

02/02/15

Another big mess out there for travelers this week as winter storms blow in and cancel flights to, from and through the Midwest, Northeast and lots of other places – like Phoenix, where everyone is trying to head home after that heartbreaking (for Seahawks fans…) Super Bowl game. Airlines have already canceled thousands of flights […]

Weather

Flights canceled as blizzard heads for the Northeast

01/26/15

Airlines have already canceled thousands of flights to, through and from the northeast and other parts of the country today in advance of a giant storm expected to break snowfall records. Change fee waivers for flights scheduled through Wednesday have are also being offered by many airlines. Here’s a list of links to many airline […]

Weather

Airlines add flights for Super Bowl fans

01/19/15

Trying to find a flight to Phoenix, Arizona that will get you there in time for Super Bowl XLIX on February 1st? Don’t give up. Many regularly-scheduled flights are already sold-out, but airlines are adding special flights to their schedules to help fans get to the game. Alaska Airlines has added two extra round-trip flights […]

Sports

Limited edition & PGA-themed amenity kits from United Airlines

01/16/15

United Airlines has been making upgrades to its premium cabin service and this week rolled out its latest perk: a new set of commemorative amenity kits and the promise of a PGA-themed kit that will arrive in April. Why a PGA theme and not a rock & roll, football or pirate theme? (Wouldn’t those be […]

On-the-ground perks in your airline boarding pass

12/27/14

Airline tickets may no longer come with meals, pillows or much legroom on planes. However, on some domestic and international flights, paper or electronic boarding passes come packed with a wide variety of on-the-ground bonuses. For example, travelers on Virgin America can present their boarding pass for a free scoop of Humphry Slocombe’s ice cream […]

Air Travel

Airlines ready for Xmas eve snowstorm

12/24/14

Winter weather conditions are expected in the Midwest on Christmas eve and airlines are getting ready by canceling flights and waiving ticket change and reissue fees. Here are the waiver policies posted as of Tuesday evening, December 23: American Airlines, American Eagle and US Airways Passengers with tickets on flights Dec. 24 to, from, or […]

Weather

Souvenir Sunday: last minute gifts for travelers

12/13/14

Still puzzling over a gift for the road warrior or frequent traveler on your list? How about a plane ticket? That’s what a recent poll from Switchfly discovered people really want. More than half of those interviewed (65 percent) said they would be delighted to receive an air travel gift for the holiday. Thirty-five percent […]

Falcons fly in style on many airlines

12/10/14

The ancient sport of falconry is so popular in the Middle East that many commercial airlines in that region allow passengers to bring trained hunting raptors into the main cabin, where the birds travel on a handler’s heavy cuff or tied to an adjacent seat. “If falconers tried that in the states, people would get […]

Travel deals for Black Friday & Cyber Monday

11/26/14

Home shopping but dreaming of travel? Here are some of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals that might get you going. AIRLINES Air Canada has a long list of Black Friday fare specials available now through November 30. Cathay Pacific kicks off its Black Friday fare sale on Friday at midnight EST, promising deals from all […]

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