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Groups try to create political pressure to make airline fees more transparent Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:09PMBy Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 7, 2010 What's to like about those annoying airline fees? You might get nicked for a blanket or buying your ticket online. The main reason to pay a new fee on American — $19 to $39 sit in the front rows of coach and board early — is to make sure you can find space for your carry-on bag. That, of course, is a problem caused by passengers ...
Skyscanner Flight Travel Trends August 2010 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:14AMEDINBURGH, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cape Town climbs; Croatia down; Amsterdam top weekend destination
Skyscanner Flight Travel Trends August 2010 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:10AMEDINBURGH, Scotland----With the UK summer holiday now over and a cooler, duller and wetter than average August, flights comparison site Skyscanner.net looks at the latest flight trends for last month.
3 fall travel deals Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:29AMLooking for a last-minute bargain? Want to avoid the crowds? These destinations have just what your're looking for.
Mexican gangsters' fate: dead, in jail or on the run Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:49AMNearly two decades since the Mexicans took over from Colombian Pablo Escobar, the world's first true drug kingpin, a review of Mexico's top gangsters over the years traces their rise, reign and nearly inescapable fall.
Airlines raise fares, focus on fewer & fuller planes Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:14PMAirlines raise fares, focus on fewer & fuller planesAirlines raise fares, focus on fewer & fuller planes
After bargains of recession, airfares are starting to soar Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:32AMAir fares have marched steadily upward in recent months and are now close to pre-recession levels — and that's not even counting all the fees that airlines have introduced lately.
Airlines flying high on fees, fares, fuller planes Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:40PMAirfares have ascended steadily upward in recent months and are close to prerecession levels, and that's not counting all the fees airlines have introduced lately.
Air fares, passenger fees soaring Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:01PMAir fares, passenger fees soaring
AFTER BARGAINS OF RECESSION, AIR FARES SOAR Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:22PMAirlines continue to fly less despite rise in overall demand
What's behind soaring air fares, and why they might not come down Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:12PMThe airlines are flying fewer and fuller planes, and passengers are paying the price. Domestic fares for leisure travelers rose more than 20 percent in the spring, compared with the previous year.
Airline Fees and Fares Turn Small Recovery Into Big Profits Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:38PMAir fares have marched steadily upward in recent months and are now close to pre-recession levels — and that’s not even counting all the new fees that airlines have introduced lately.
Something To Declare: America gets tougher; long-haul ferry deals; Slovenia, underground; Oberammergau Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:34PMThe cost and inconvenience of reaching the US steps up again this week – but holidaymakers and business travellers considering a transatlantic trip in the next two years can dodge the new financial penalty by applying for permission by next Tuesday, 7 September.
Labor Day holiday travel should be up from last year Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:00AMAmericans will take to the roads and skies for the Labor Day holiday in greater numbers than a year ago, thanks to affordable gas prices and pent-up demand for air travel, experts say.
Hurricane Earl's impact on Labor Day travel from Tampa Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:42AMHurricane Earl has begun impacting flights from Tampa International Airport, while analysts expect more folks at airports and on the roads than last year for Labor Day weekend travel.
Get airborne with discount airlines and Space-A travel Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:52PMBudget travelers shouldn’t write off air travel as too costly.
Readers Vote Lambert Third Worst U.S. Airport Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:13PMSt. Louis' Lambert Airport is taking a hit from readers of Travel+Leisure magazine. According to a Yahoo! Travel article, readers voted Lambert third worst airport in the U.S., just behind New York and Los Angeles. Readers said it was dreary and lacking good restaurants. Read the full article.
National parks feel the effects of environmental, human threats Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:15AMFollowing recent studies that exposed man-made and climate-caused deterioration at two iconic American attractions, environmentalists are concerned about the health of all 58 U.S. national parks. United States - Health - Environmentalism - Human - Travel and Tourism
National parks feel the effects of environmental, human threats Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:15AMFollowing recent studies that exposed man-made and climate-caused deterioration at two iconic American attractions, environmentalists are concerned about the health of all 58 U.S. national parks. United States - Environmentalism - Human - Health - Travel and Tourism
Wootton Bassett flypast tribute Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:52AMMore than 100 microlight aircraft take to the skies above Wootton Bassett in a tribute to the armed services.
Mexicana Airlines ceases operations Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:45PMMexicana Airlines will indefinitely cease operations by noon Saturday, including the cancelation of 11 remaining LAX flights.
State elections board taps governor's wrist Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:59PMIf you're wondering why Gov. Bev Perdue's political campaign can both claim to have detailed documentation of every private flight she took in her election bids, but profess to innocent human error for failing to comply with state law requiring full and timely disclosure of those flights, then you're probably also wondering why the State Board of Elections folded like a cardboard box Tuesday.
Something To Declare: BA Club World beds; cheap New York flights; Passport problems; Heathrow offline Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:20PMBritish Airways is running a flight sale until 4 September, with discounts on seats in all cabin classes. The most impressive savings are reserved for Club World tickets, with which travellers can enjoy the pleasures of lower-cost flat-bed travel on departures between now and 30 June next year.
Full of dreams, daring, impatience, and opportunism Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:06PMI don’t like long flights. I don’t like traveling in winter, either. And I no longer care much for going alone. So what was I doing taking a 15-hour flight by myself on a chill February day? Recreation - United States - Business - Economic indicator - MarketWatch
Is A Weak Euro Good for US Travelers? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:04AMIs A Weak Euro Good for US Travelers?
Summer saw uptick in trips abroad, 'resort credits' Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:40AMMary Dewane pondered a trip to Salzburg, Austria, the last five summers, but the value of the dollar compared with the euro was too costly - until this summer.
Existing home sales hit 15-year low Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:55PMWASHINGTON — Home prices in many parts of the country scream bargain, and mortgage rates haven't been this low for decades. So why are houses across the nation sitting on the market for so long?
Japanese airports slash costs, offer subsidies to lure business Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:23PMOn July 28, a charter plane of the Chinese budget carrier Spring Airlines arrived from Shanghai at the "north Tokyo airport", which recently opened as this country's 98th airport. "Ibaraki (Prefectur .....
Japanese airports slash costs, offer subsidies to lure business Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:22PMOn July 28, a charter plane of the Chinese budget carrier Spring Airlines arrived from Shanghai at the "north Tokyo airport", which recently opened as this country's 98th airport.
Travel briefs: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:53PMAs early as January, electric cars will be available at the nation's two largest auto rental companies.
Half-Off Cupcakes And More: The Lure Of Web Deals Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:53AMDeep discounts from Web companies like Groupon and LivingSocial have brought thousands of customers to stores and restaurants. But when thousands of people take up an offer, the results can be overwhelming. read more
Half-Off Cupcakes And More: The Lure Of Web Deals Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:28AMDeep discounts from Web companies like Groupon and LivingSocial have brought thousands of customers to stores and restaurants. But when thousands of people take up an offer, the results can be overwhelming.
Travel advice: flying from regional airports Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:06AMSophie Butler offers advice on flying from regional airports, and answers readers' travel queries.
Bargain tickets - even less than a dollar to India Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:53PMTicket affordability is no reason for not flying anymore With competition heating up in the airline industry, many air carriers, especially budget airlines, in recent years have brought down their fa .....
Bargain tickets - even less than a dollar to India Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:51PMWith competition heating up in the airline industry, many air carriers, especially budget airlines, in recent years have brought down their fares to make it more affordable to travel by air.
Travel briefs: Rental cars, body scans, bereavement fares, Mexico plans Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:23AMAs early as January, electric cars will be available at the nation's two largest auto rental companies. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America's largest car rental firm, unveiled plans last week to offer about 500 Nissan Leaf all-electric cars, initially at dealerships in Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland and Seattle.
'Dodo diary' tells of creature’s life as pet in Oxford Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 8:17AMREG LITTLE on a little book that could prove to be an explosive ‘lost diary’
Something To Declare: Long-haul Christmas for couples; Tunisian treasures; flying around India; time your Channel hop Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:20PMWeak consumer confidence, as reflected in late bookings, low prices and tour-operator failures, appears to be affecting even late December – normally a time when flights and hotel beds are in short supply.
Top 10 business-travel websites Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:12AMThe best sites offer great deals, views of your destination and warnings about any glitches along the way
Mexican aviation unions bargain with investors for airline's survival Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:09AMUnion leaders are spearheading efforts to keep Mexico's largest airline, the troubled Compania Mexicana de Aviacion (CMA), in the air, seeking investors and volunteering for a pay cut.
Get Jet Set and Find Textbooks for Less Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:21PMOn Sale: JetBlue wants you to fly as much as you want for a month and Gilt Groupe and Target are letting you in on a secret sale
Should You Buy an 'All You Can Jet' Pass? (Deal of the Day) Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:45AMJetBlue's unlimited flying pass is back -- and more generous than last year's.
Airline prices trend higher, including at Tampa International Airport Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:10PMBy Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 17, 2010 That pricey airline ticket you bought this year wasn't a fluke. Uncle Sam recently rolled out the numbers: Domestic airfares jumped to an average of $328.12 in the first quarter of 2010, up 4.7 percent from a year earlier. It was the highest three-month average fare since the record $358 in the third quarter of 2008, the Bureau of ...
Back Again! The 'All You Can Jet' Pass from JetBlue Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 4:38AMAirfarewatchdog.com
It's Back! All you can jet on JetBlue Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:55AMAirfarewatchdog.com
Magellan Aerospace Corporation announces financial results Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 6:52PMMagellan Aerospace Corporation released its financial results for the second quarter of 2010. All amounts are expressed in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise indicated. The results are summarized as follows:
Strong yen, weak dollar: Japanese spending up in Hawaii Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:57PMJapanese visitors are flocking to Hawaii for sand, surf and shopping. "Good shopping time," says Jung Anzai who is visiting from Japan. For the entire Anzai family - buying in the US is a bargain.
The secret behind AirAsia's success Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:41AMLast week, AirAsia launched a daily Airbus A-330 flight from Delhi to Kuala Lumpur at a basic fare of, hold your breadth, just Re 1 for two days.
Destination India Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:38AMServing under-served routes in India is paying rich dividends for Tony Fernandes’ AirAsia. Can the largest low-cost carrier in South-East Asia stay ahead of rivals? Tiruchirappalli or Trichy lies somewhere in the middle of the highway that connects Chennai with Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of the country. It is a hub for industrial engineering, houses a number of institutions of higher ...
GETAWAY GIVEAWAY Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 2:26AMTour firms slash prices up to 75% as 1.5m hols unsold