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Southwest Airlines Introduces First Eco-Friendly Plane
Search Flights - lowfares.com | November 9th 2009
Southwest Airlines is now promoting its commitment to sustainability and ‘green’ business practices with its introduction of it’s eco-friendly, ‘Green Plane.’ Southwest calls the Green Plane “a flying testament to our philosop read more
Jetiquette Podcast 2: Big Passengers, In-Flight WiFi, and More
Dear Sky Steward | November 8th 2009 by The Sky Steward
On this episode of Jetiquette, we discuss the issue of large passengers and whether the situation could be handled better or at least with a little more compassion. Plus, have you used inflight WiFi on any of your airline flights? Have you wondered read more
Non stop Flights to Dhaka from Tripoli
Travel news & Articles | November 6th 2009
Afriqiyah Airways is expanding very fast to new destinations and has inaugurated its first non-stop flight to Dhaka, Bangladesh from Tripoli last Tuesday 27 October.The new service is expected to provide an important comfortable flight that spares pa read more
Continental Considering Merge With United
iGroupNews | November 5th 2009 by Groups International
Continental Airlines Inc. may look again at combining with UAL Corp.’s United Airlines in the event that Delta Air Lines Inc.’s takeover of Northwest Airlines Corp. succeeds. Continental will focus on its new membership in the United- led Star read more
Passengers could be forced to sit near the toilet
Travel news & Articles | November 5th 2009
AIRLINE passengers could be forced to sit near the toilet if they don’t pay for a premium seat when they book their ticket.Airlines in Australia, the US and the UK allow customers to pay between $5 and $36 to reserve their seat.US Airways Presi read more
Your Favorite Airlines Get Social
Search Flights - lowfares.com | November 3rd 2009
Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Delta are jumping onto the social media marketing bandwagon in hopes of capturing more market share and reaching a wider audience . Airlines are striking up online conversations with tools such as Twitter and Facebook read more
Airlines May Pack Jets Full Into Holidays
iGroupNews | November 3rd 2009 by Groups International
If your most recent flight felt crowded, it was. Most domestic airlines reported that the load factor — the percentage of seats filled — topped 80 percent for the third quarter as carriers cut flights out of their schedules. So though fewer passe read more
Airlines Ratchet Up Holiday Surcharges
iGroupNews | November 3rd 2009 by Groups International
If you plan to travel around the upcoming holidays, prepare to pay a little more — again. Several of the largest U.S. airlines have increased a surcharge for travel on the busiest travel days to $20 each way, up from $10. The surcharges apply to a read more
Free Holiday Wi-Fi on Virgin America, Courtesy of Google
Search Flights - lowfares.com | November 2nd 2009
Google and Virgin America have recently announced a partnership to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi Internet access to all passengers over the holiday season. Passengers traveling on Virgin America from November 10, 2009 to January 15, 2010 will be able to read more
JetBlue Stays Profitable Through 2009
Search Flights - lowfares.com | November 2nd 2009
Unlike many major U.S. airlines struggling to generate steady revenue for 2009, JetBlue, one of the leading low-cost airlines in the United States, has found a way to turn a profit without imposing excessive fees and adding costs to the average itine read more
IATA Reports Airline Industry Now in Recovery Mode
Search Flights - lowfares.com | November 1st 2009
The airline industry has suffered many economic woes, but the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that the worst may be over. According to a recent statement made by the head of the International Air Transport Association, the avia read more
British Airways Staff Announces Emergency Meeting
Search Flights - lowfares.com | October 31st 2009
British Airways has called an emergency meeting on November 2, 2009 to decide whether the cabin crew should fight the airlines’ plans to cut jobs and freeze pay on certain positions during the economic crisis. According to the Andover Advertiser, t read more
BA extends early bag check-in for all next day flights
Gatwick blog | October 29th 2009 by Paula
Did you know that if you are flying with British Airways you can now check in your bags the day before your flight, irrespective of the time of your flight the next day? Previously, BA only permitted check-in of luggage between 4pm and 10pm if the pa read more
Was Pilots License Suspension Warrented?
Your Travel Buddy Travel and Vacation Blog | October 28th 2009 by Brent Vanderstelt
The pilots of the commercial jetliner that last week overshot its destination by about 150 miles have said they were using their laptops and lost track of time and location, federal safety officials said Monday. The Airbus A320 was flying at 37,0 read more
Flight Attendant Bags in the Overhead Bin
Up Up & A Gay | October 27th 2009 by Bobby
First off, I’m kind of mad at what I’m about to show you, and at the same time, I find it kind of funny. Below is an excerpt from USA Today’s Letter section where readers are commenting about an article written about the recent sp read more
Southwest Airlines Adds More Fees to Standard Fares
Search Flights - lowfares.com | October 26th 2009
Southwest Airlines, one of several low-cost airlines in the United States, is famous for not charging any baggage fees for domestic travelers, but in light of the financial blows it has endured recently from the economic slump, the airline plans to s read more
Why hasn’t NW188 decended yet?
Up Up & A Gay | October 26th 2009 by Bobby
Much like the rest of the country, I’m confused about what really happened on Northwest Airlines (Delta) Flight 188 from San Diego to Minneapolis. For those that might not have heard, the pilots were having a “heated” discussion ab read more
JetBlue Airways No Trick All Treat Airfares For Only $31 One Way
Travel News Blog | October 20th 2009 by krista
JetBlue Airways today reveals frighteningly low fares for travel this Halloween. On sale today only, every remaining seat on all nonstop U.S.-originating flights across the airline's entire network that depart on October 31, 2009 between 12:00 n read more
The Death of Premium Class
Search Flights - lowfares.com | October 7th 2009
It is no secret that airlines have been suffering for the past two years. Those high-paying customers who previously inhabited the premium classes have either moved to economy class or stayed on the ground altogether. Despite this, the chairman of read more
Vote For Malev’s New Q400 Livery
Airline World Blog | October 6th 2009 by Intairline Consulting
After all the bad news we read earlier about Bombardier’s Q400 – also called Dash 8, now there’s some fun about them. Malev, the Hungarian airline company initiated an aircraft livery design contest. The finalists were selected by a read more
Delta Airlines - Cheap Business Class Tickets
Corporate Travel | September 30th 2009 by farebuzz
As a Delta Airlines passenger flying internationally in Business Elite you'll enjoy full range of premium products for a comfortable, relaxed, and productive in-flight experience. Flat bed seats on our 767-400 (76D) fleet and our 777-20 read more
Video Digest: Airline Reinstalls Toilets on 727, JAL on Hold
Dear Sky Steward | September 28th 2009 by The Sky Steward
The weekly Dear Sky Steward Digest covers airline news and more. This weeks edition: Air France is introducing new perks for its economy passengers that it used to only offer to premium customers. This is part of the Air France strategy to compensat read more
Turkish Airlines - Introduces First Class Service
Corporate Travel | September 24th 2009 by farebuzz
Turkish Airlines will introduce First Class Service from JFK to IST from 28 September 09. The first class cabin offers completely private suites with seats that recline into a bed 2.1m in length reclining a full 180 degrees. For best rates, call 1-88 read more
V AUSTRALIA - OFFERS LIMO TRANSFERS FOR BUSINESS CLASS GUESTS
Corporate Travel | September 24th 2009 by farebuzz
V Australia is set to become the first Australian airline to offer chauffeured limousine door to door transport to guests travelling in International Business Class. The chauffeur service will apply to Guests on both departing and arrival legs, withi read more
Virgin Atlantic - Upper Class Sale
Corporate Travel | September 24th 2009 by farebuzz
Virgin Atlantic Upper Class is a completely different way to travel. Fully flat beds to the onboard bar, Upper Class provides the VIP treatment that you deserve.To book the lowest available Upper Class fare, call 1-888-808-4123 or email Ratedesk@fare read more
SAS Airlines - Business Class Comforts
Corporate Travel | September 23rd 2009 by farebuzz
A Scandinavian Airlines Business ticket provides superior levels of comfort and personalized service includingSAS Business check-in and access to fast track security lanesLounge services offering Scandinavian atmosphere to ensure efficient and stress read more
Royal Jordanian - Crown Class
Corporate Travel | September 23rd 2009 by farebuzz
Royal Jordanian has merged their First and Business Classes to offer you a premium service at business rates. This innovative step would ensure luxury and comfort in air travel at an affordable price. To take advantage of the same, call 1-888-808-412 read more
Qatar Airways - Business Class
Corporate Travel | September 23rd 2009 by farebuzz
Qatar Airways redefines comfort onboard its award winning Business Class. Awarded "World's Leading Business Class" at the World's Travel Awards, their signature product features a 180 degree flat-bed seat, a foot rest with 8 in-seat read more
China Airlines - Free Bus Service
Corporate Travel | September 23rd 2009 by farebuzz
China Airlines has introduced Free Bus Service to/from JFK Airport. The bus would pick up and drop-off passengers at various locations in New York and New Jersey. A confirmation for the same must be secured 24 hours prior to flight departure time. To read more
United Airlines - Chicago new Non stop Special
Corporate Travel | September 18th 2009 by farebuzz
United is starting nonstop service from Chicago to popular destinations throughout the U.S. and Canada. To celebrate, United is offering great low fares. To take advantage of the same, call 1-888-808-4123 or email cs@farebuzz.com. & read more
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