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Now Boarding: United changes its frequent flier program
You used to be able to take 35,000 frequent flier miles and travel to Hawaii, which was the best use of miles since Hawaii is so far and so expensive. That was the game plan for me and Jon to … Continue reading
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Now Boarding: Delta miles don’t expire anymore
In a bold move to be different from the rest of the airlines, Delta announced this week that its frequent flier miles will not expire anymore. Yay! Several airlines started adding end dates to the frequent flier miles that passengers … Continue reading
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Now Boarding: Airline fees are up nearly 50 percent
A recent analysis by USA Today recently showed that airline fees have jumped almost 50 percent since a year ago. !! Yes, for reals. Not only do you have to pay for checked baggage, change fees, priority boarding, priority seating … Continue reading
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Now Boarding: the Skyrider airline seat
Oh, you’ve got to be kidding me. An Italian company, Aviointeriors, has invented a new airline seat that resembles a horse’s saddle. Known as the “Skyrider,” it’s been said to be the “least comfortable” seat but will provide about 40 … Continue reading
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Now Boarding: This Week’s Travel headlines
Happy Wednesday Travelers! Here’s an update in travel news: JETBLUE was offering $10 tickets to celebrate its 10-year anniversary of service, to be purchased yesterday and today, but the promotion was so successful it sold out. CHINA has lifted a 20-year … Continue reading
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Now Boarding: United merges with Continental
The news is out: United Airlines is buying out Continental Airlines, a $3 billion merger that will make United the world’s biggest airline. As long as the merger wins approval from the Justice Department’s anti-trust department, the merged airline will be … Continue reading
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Now Boarding: Charging for carry-ons
Now airlines are charging for what? Yes, Spirit Airlines is charging for CARRY-ON luggage. It is news that is rocking the travel industry and poor Spirit Airlines is shielding itself from hurled tomatoes and huffing customers taking their business elsewhere. The small discount … Continue reading
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Now Boarding: Flying through ashen skies
If you’re one of the thousands of travelers stranded because Iceland, a country named for being very icy, had a volcanic eruption spewing fire and ash into the skies and making visibility and flying conditions unsafe, then you must be … Continue reading
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Now Boarding: “Fly Girls” on the CW
O.M.G! The CW has debuted its own reality show where they follow around five very sexy, pretty young female flight attendants through all their drama and daily woes. Viewers of “Fly Girls” fly around with the Virgin America flight attendants … Continue reading
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