Is a smart bag on your shopping list? Maybe it shouldn’t be. So-called smart bags are poised to become a thing. Or they were, anyway. What elevates a lowly piece of luggage to “smart”… Continue Reading
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American Faces Pilot Shortage During Christmas Travel Period
Merry Christmas? Maybe, maybe not. Travel over the Thanksgiving holiday period was robust, and predictions are for similarly strong demand for air travel during the period between Christmas and New Year’s… Continue Reading
Air Canada Adds U.S. Routes, Perks for Frequent Flyers
When considering the competition among U.S airlines, should we take account of Air Canada? Maybe. The Canadian airline is upping its game with an eye toward capturing more U.S. travelers, adding new cross-border… Continue Reading
Low-Fare Alert: Cheap Europe Flights
Travel doesn’t have many bright spots. This is one of them… Cheap flights to Europe, from the likes of WOW and Norwegian and LEVEL, have been the good-news travel story of 2017. And there’s… Continue Reading
United Discounts Hawaii Award Travel by 20%
One of the best ways to get the most value from airline loyalty programs is to take advantage of periodic award sales, which effectively make earned miles worth more. Related: Good News for Flyers –… Continue Reading
Featured Sweepstakes: Win 500,000 American Miles, Plus a Cruise
Half a million AAdvantage miles are enough to go… well, pretty much anywhere. Here’s how to win ’em. Enter the American Airlines “500,000 Miles” sweepstakes by January 31,… Continue Reading
Can Disney Fix Spirit Airlines?
Spirit has long been the ugly face of the airline industry, the airline everyone loved to hate. Its reputation for poor service, uncomfortable seats, and out-of-control fees has set the low bar for airline… Continue Reading
The BIG Stories: Good News for Flyers + More Cuba Flight Cuts + AA’s 50K Partner Bonus
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! Good News for Flyers – Less Bumping, Fewer Lost Bags Straight from… Continue Reading
U.S. Airlines Bumping Less, Losing Fewer Bags
Is the overall flight experience improving or getting worse? There’s been precious little for U.S. air travelers to celebrate in recent years, as the airlines have squeezed passengers into ever-smaller… Continue Reading
Alaska Cuts Cuba Flights Due to New Travel Restrictions
If Cuba is on your to-visit list, you may have to defer your trip. The Trump administration’s newly imposed restrictions on travel to Cuba were expected to have a chilling effect on U.S. tourism to the… Continue Reading