South African budget airline strands hundreds of flyers after liquidation announcement
1Time Airline knew of its financial problems and should have cancelled flights and refunded tickets prior to grounding its entire fleet.
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To get the best legroom on an airline, go east
Kinda obvious, but Asian airlines take the cake in all categories of airline seats. Surprised to see U.S. airlines American and United even ranked in the top 10!
DOT slaps Air France with $85,000 fee for violating full-fare advertising rules
The DOT has been cracking down on airlines’ advertising practicing since its full-fare advertising rule went into effect in January 2012.
Next Senate Commerce committee head causing agita for transportation advocates
Transportatation advocates are rightfully concerned that DeMint is better at ripping things apart than crafting a travel and transportation policy for the future.
New York City’s three airports are back in business with limited services
Although airports have reopened, flyers should check with their airlines and secure a seat before attempting the harrowing trip only to crowd the airports.
At least 6,000 domestic and international flights cancelled on second day of disruption
This week is a great time not to see the U.S. as the ripple effect of Sandy threatens departures and arrivals at airports outside of the effected areas.
Ancillary fees boost Allegiant Air’s earnings despite drop in airfare and passengers
Route additions, vacation packages, and lower fuel costs also boosted earnings, but it was fees for carry-on bags and seat election, which averages $37.05 per passenger, that compensated for Allegiant’s drop in load factor.
American claims in antitrust trial Sabre organized boycott and declared war
American Airlines and Sabre are finally getting their day in court. With secret memos, claims of bias and ulterior motives, there's going to be a lot of dirt exposed.
U.S. travel spending slowed growth in second quarter
Travel and tourism spending by consumers and suppliers in the second quarter grew a bit faster than gross domestic product, but the growth rate for travel and tourism spending fell harder than the GDP growth rate when measured against their respective increases in the first quarter.