Today, Kate Hanni’s organization, www.FlyersRights.org , responded to the recent announcement by Spirit Airlines that it will be charging passengers for the privilege of placing their luggage in the cabin’s overhead storage bins by calling upon Congress to ban such practices permanently. Also, in light of a recent announcement by Irish carrier Ryanair that it […]
“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!”
Spirit Airlines charges fee for carry-on bag
Image by afagen via Flickr Spirit Airlines announced Tuesday that passengers will be forced to pay $45 to store carry-on bags ($30 if paid in advance) in overhead bins, but bags that fit under seats are still free .
Airline prices down?
Image by Getty Images via Daylife For many US cities, the price to fly is going down. On paper, at least, but not really? Round-trip fares fell 15 percent from 2000 to last year, and more than 30 percent between 2008 and 2009. The problem: any money saved on airfare are eaten up by […]
British Airways thanks Consumers for their Support
Image via Wikipedia LONDON – British Airways has launched a print campaign thanking customers for their patience during the strike by members of its cabin crew, which ended yesterday (30 March). British Airways: chief executive thanks customers in ad The ad, running in most national newspapers today, takes the form of a letter from chief […]
Lufthansa Strike!
Source: CNN — A four-day strike by the pilots’ union of Lufthansa threatens one of the world’s largest airlines and may disrupt travel on more than two dozen partner airlines on Monday. Lufthansa and the pilot’s union, Vereinigung Cockpit, are holding talks this weekend as a last ditch effort to avoid the strike. More than […]
Airline consumer protection site launched
Image via Wikipedia The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a new website to help consumers compare and complain about airline service. The website (http://airconsumer.dot.gov), allows travelers to file complaints to the DOT, compare historical on-time and baggage mishandling records of airlines and get helpful tips about air travel. The site also contains a […]
Southwest Airlines Announces Recipients of its 2010 Medical Transportation Grant Program
Nearly 30 Hospitals and Charities Receive Free Southwest Travel Image by dmuth via Flickr Southwest Airlines announced that nearly 30 hospitals and charities from across the nation will be participants in its Medical Transportation Grant Program this year. Southwest is proud to announce the Company has increased its giving by 23 percent in 2010, the […]
2010 will be better for the Hawaii Travel Industry
2009 ended with a positive indication for 2010 in Hawaiis Travel Industry. H1N1 epidemic and the global recession created a problen of course, but the Hawaii Tourism Authority nnounced in a statement that it is “encouraged that the year-end visitor data for 2009 was in line with their projections. 2009 overall arrivals and spending were as […]
Thai Airways wants to save money – hires younger women
The airline would like to get rid of flight attendants over 45 years to save money, but only for women. The transition will be achieved through voluntary departures to Thailand to avoid being accused of age discrimination, according to an article at the Bangkok Post. Flight attendants who worked for 15 years should […]
Southwest Airlines Celebrates Four Years in Denver With Free Flights!
Image via Wikipedia Southwest Airlines is celebrating four years of LUV in Denver with a special promotion for Colorado Customers. Beginning today, Southwest is offering its Colorado Customers a free flight when they book a Business Select fare to/from Denver. The offer is valid for both new and existing Rapid Rewards Members for travel booked […]