July 16, 2012
Ask the Captain: When Must Cellphones Be Off On A Flight?
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Hi Captain Cox, I just got off a US Airways flight. The flight attendant told the girl beside me twice to turn off her cellphone. She finally hid it from the attendant's view and blatantly continued to use it posting on Facebook, playing music and reading the screen the entire flight. She obviously didn't care who else saw her because she was only hiding...July 10, 2012
Boeing Landed the First big Deal of 2012 Farnborough Airshow
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The order is a big win for the Chicago-based company; they received a firm order from Air Lease Corp. for 75 of its redesigned 737 aircraft worth $7.2 billion. Los Angeles-based Air Lease, which buys planes and leases them to airlines, also has the right to purchase a further 25 planes. The order will take several years to deliver. ALC has ordered...July 5, 2012
Southwest Airlines Previews Live TV Available on Flights
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The next step in wireless inflight entertainment has arrived! Southwest Airlines, in conjunction with Row 44, previewed live television on five of it's many flights this month, with hopes to expand to 20 aircraft by mid July. Customers on these select planes will now have the option to purchase live TV consisting of seven sports and news channels,...June 19, 2012
The Chase Is On For the Corporate Trekker
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Airlines are trying to woo business travelers by speeding up access and filling premium cabins on their planes with bed-like seats. The typical business travelers tend to book more expensive, last minute flights. With everyone competing and fluctuating fuel prices, the premium paying customers are very important. "Premium customers are fewer in number,...June 12, 2012
Fantastic 72 Hour Fare Sale – Book Your Travel Now!
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If you are looking to travel from August 13 – November 14, book your tickets now! Southwest and its subsidiary Air Tran is offering a fantastic deal on flights. Fares for the airlines' shortest flights will cost less than $100 round-trip, even with taxes and fees included. The cheapest fares --$49 each way – are for flights of 500 miles...June 4, 2012
Big Rewards for Great Customer Service at United Airlines
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United announced a dually rewarding sweepstakes for its employees and passengers. They designed a mobile app (both Android and Apple friendly) that allows you to nominate its employees for excellent customer service. What’s in it for you (the passenger)? The customer whose nomination is drawn as the Grand Prize winner will win a voucher for...May 30, 2012
Airlines Are Making It More Convenient for Your Carry-On
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Since airlines started charging for checking baggage in 2008, the number of carry-ons has multiplied significantly. Due to the increase, even the most “elite†traveler has to occasionally fight for carry-on space in the overhead bin. It seems some of the airlines have taken notice that the standard carry-on bag size has changed. United,...May 23, 2012
Tips: Get the Seat You Want on Your Next Flight
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You don’t have to pay extra because you would like to sit near a window or in an aisle seat anymore. Although the airlines are reserving more seats for passengers willing to pay the extra $25 to sit next to their family, these tips can help you sit where you like for a fair fare: Booking early definitely helps with seat designation. The...