Articles tagged “airfares”

The fight for airfare transparency continues; this time headed by UK booking site Flybe that says it has altered its fare displays and wants other airlines, including easyJet and Aer Lingus, to do the same.

Do you choose to sit in business class on easyJet or economy on a legacy carrier? Businesses' frustrations will only increase as fares rise into the winter and execs try to go farther for less money.

Airline consolidation in North America is making carriers even tougher to deal with for corporate travel managers and their meandering business travelers.

Plan ahead, be prepared, scheme accordingly. Airfares have become a contact sport, thanks to lower capacity and higher yield play by domestic U.S. airlines

Transparency yes, and no "gotcha" fees at the last moment. But, airlines shouldn't be forced to build their products for Blackberry smartphones when there are so many Android and iOS devices to consider.

Is it too much to ask to see the total price of an airfare, hotel room or car rental up-front? The DOT rule is a positive step forward; this stuff can't be left to the free market.