In theory, I would choose to fly in a newer plane over an older one. It’s the obvious choice. By extension, it would seem to follow that I’d favor an airline with the younger aircraft fleet… Continue Reading
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With Near-Empty Flights, Airlines Flee Cuba Market
Remember when Cuba was the “It” destination, atop everyone’s where-to-go list? The airlines do, and wish they hadn’t bought into the hype. Following a trickle of news regarding airlines cutting… Continue Reading
American Bringing Back Free Meals in Coach
Today’s announcement that American is bringing back free meals in coach on some flights offers a glimmer of hope that flying is becoming more hospitable, or is at least regaining some of its former… Continue Reading
Lawmakers Want to Outlaw Crusher Coach Seats
Got legroom? Or elbow room? Or any room at all? If you’re flying in coach, probably not. Travelers are getting taller, heavier, wider. Coach-class seats, on the other hand, are getting smaller and… Continue Reading
This Week’s Best Sweepstakes: Win a 7-Day Trip to Jordan
Is the Dead Sea on your bucket list? It’s included on the itinerary of this sweepstakes’ prize. Enter the National Geographic “Journey to Jordan” sweepstakes by April 15, 2017,… Continue Reading
Travelers Could Be Stuck with the Bill for Trump’s Wall
It was a recurring theme of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign: We’ll build a wall between the U.S. and Mexico, and force Mexico to pay for it. The wall remains on Trump’s agenda,… Continue Reading
Southwest’s Standby Benefit for Elites Gets an Upgrade
When it comes to gaining and retaining the loyalty of frequent, high-profit flyers, Southwest has a problem. As a self-described budget airline, Southwest lacks the cushy seats and airport lounges full-service… Continue Reading
Wallet Watch: $550 for a Travel-Rewards Card?
For many years, American Express considered itself the exclusive purveyor of upscale rewards cards for well-heeled high-frequency travelers. No more. Most recently, Chase introduced its Sapphire Reserve… Continue Reading
Presaging Further Cuts, SuperShuttle Shuts Down at Atlanta Airport
On February 28, SuperShuttle, operator of the once-ubiquitous blue vans, suspended its Atlanta shared-ride service, leaving travelers with one fewer option for accessing the country’s busiest airport… Continue Reading
Trump Administration Moves to Block Airline Price Transparency
Transparent pricing is one of the keystones of the free market, which is supposed to benefit both consumers and business. And yet, in the travel world, it’s not equally embraced by both buyers and… Continue Reading