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Airline Introduces Radical New Policy — Charging Passengers By Weight

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:16:38 +0000

With only two planes to its name, you may think Samoa Air is a fly-by-night operation, but it’s proving to be a fly-by-weight one.

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Half of All Airline Pilots Admit to Falling Asleep While Flying

Donald Deane — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:05:54 +0000

Let's face it, we've all come pretty close to nodding off at work. However, there are certain professions -- say, airline pilot -- where taking a quick snooze just isn't acceptable.

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Another Airline Charging $100 for Carry-On Luggage (That's Four Now)

Mike Adams — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:25:37 +0000

Who in the heck is Spirit Airlines? Well, they are officially the fourth airline to start charging customers to bring aboard carry-on luggage, in this case $100.

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Now It's a Trend: A Third Airline Slaps Passengers With Carry-On-Bag Fee

Donald Deane — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:10:52 +0000

On flights, it used to be that carry-on luggage was as free as a complimentary bag of peanuts, but that's all starting to change. In fact, a third small airline just added a fee for passengers who wish to bring a carry-on bag.

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American Airlines Will Deliver Your Bags — For a Price — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:24:52 +0000

Last year, the 17 largest airlines in the US made $3.3 billion in baggage-related fees, and now American Airlines would like a little bigger slice of the pie.

It’s just announced a new luggage service that might make your life a little easier — but of course it’ll cost you.

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What Airlines Serve Alcohol — For Free?

Mike Adams — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:27:58 +0000

There is nothing quite like being catapulted 40,000 feet into the air and feeling the effects of a high pressure, high altitude beer buzz while being shuttled at top speed across the great American skies.

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Irate Flight Attendant Rants and Raves at Passengers

Don Deane — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:08:42 +0000

Nearly two years after Steven Slater’s epic freak-out in which he rode an emergency chute to freedom after an altercation with a passenger, another flight attendant has allegedly gone off the deep end.

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Planning a July 4 Trip? Buy Your Plane Tickets Now — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:34:46 +0000

Thinking about taking a few days off for the Fourth of July holiday? If your plans involve a plane ticket, travel experts say now’s the best time to buy.

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Would You Pay More for a Flight with Bigger Seats?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:21:40 +0000

Pretty much everyone knows by now that the US has a real obesity problem — even aircraft manufacturers like Airbus. In response, the company is now offering airlines the option to equip its new planes with extra-wide seats.

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Looking for the Best Prices on Flights? Follow These Simple Tips

Mike Adams — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:14:35 +0000

Buying airfare shouldn’t be as complex as trying to handicap a race horse, but the truth is sometimes it’s trickier.

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Airlines Flights – The Real Cost Is Hidden

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:20:54 +0000

If you’ve ever bought a plane ticket and wound up paying far more than the touted fare, the Department of Transportation is here to help.

Starting January 24, airlines will be required to include all government taxes and fees in their advertised prices.

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Crying Children Forced Into 'Baby Ghettos' on Airplanes

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:17:59 +0000

In an attempt to appease adult travelers who would rather avoid screaming kids in a tight, confined space, airlines are increasingly segregating families with children to the back of the plane.

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Will American Airlines' New Boarding Method Save Time or Create Chaos?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:11:26 +0000

For about a decade, airlines and academics have tried to figure out the fastest way to load passengers onto a plane. The less time spent on boarding, the more revenue-generating flights airlines can squeeze into a day. In fact, according to a 2008 study in the Journal of Transport Management, every minute cut on boarding can save $30 per flight.

Now American Airlines is trying out a new boarding method, and reaction is mixed.

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