Air Travel
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Southwest in “State of Operational Emergency”
Southwest has had a rough weekend. Since Friday, the carrier experienced more cancellations and delays than any other U.S. airline. About 100 flights were canceled for maintenance reasons.
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Hong Kong Airlines Honoring Mistake Fares, But is Also Asking a Favor
Hong Kong Airlines is honoring the error fares that were booked back in August of last year. These were $531 round trip Business Class fares to Asia, an incredible deal. The announced soon after that they would be honoring the fares that were purchased. But today I read at View from the Wing about a…
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Lufthansa Sues Passenger Over “Hidden City” Trick
I’m sure many people know of the “hidden city” hack by now. Travelers have used it to save money for years, but it’s frowned upon from airlines and it might even give you some major headaches. Hidden City Trick Here’s a quick breakdown of what it is. The passenger books a ticket to a random…
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JFK’s Terminal 8 Will Get $344M Upgrade from American Airlines & British Airways
The terminal currently serves as a hub for American Airlines, but British Airways will move its operations to the new space from Terminal 7.
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Southwest Extended Schedule, Book Flights Through 10/1/2019
Southwest has extended their schedule through the summer and early fall. The reservation system now allows you to now book flights through October 1, 2019.
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Your Boarding Pass Can Get You Perks and Discounts Outside the Airport
Don’t throw out that boarding pass when you get off your flight. It could get you seasonal deals, limited time promotions or ongoing discounts and perks such as free ski lift tickets, savings at museums, restaurants, tours and much more.
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Southwest to Start Hawaii Flights and End Mexico City
The airline hopes to to start selling tickets in February for flights starting around the end of March, or early April the latest.
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Centurion Lounge at Miami International Airport Renovated and Open for Business
American Express reopened the newly renovated and expanded Centurion Lounge at Miami International Airport yesterday. The lounge now has an additional 4,000 square feet of space plus new food and beverage offerings.
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Southwest Says NO to Basic Economy and Baggage Fees
Most American carriers have now introduced Basic Economy to their ticket offerings. JetBlue is next in line to do so. That’s a bare bones ticket that really doesn’t guarantee you much else besides a seat on a plane. But it looks like Southwest will not be mimicking it’s competitors. They also do not plan to…
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FAA Halts Flights to LaGuardia due to Staffing Issues
The Federal Aviation Administration halted flights into New York’s LaGuardia Airport temporarily today because of a shortage of air-traffic control staff. A lack of workers at an air-traffic control facility in the Washington area prompted the FAA to stop inbound flights Friday to LaGuardia, one of the nation’s busiest transportation hubs. The delay program known…
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American Express Centurion Lounges Will Soon Have More Restrictions
Starting March 22, 2019 Centurion Lounge access will be restricted to only three hours before departure. No access upon arrival. Changes affect Amex Platinum cardholders only.
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Norwegian Cuts Drinks and Lounge Access for Premium Passengers
Norwegian Air has been in financial trouble for quite some time now. The budget carrier will axe a number of routes in Europe and to the U.S and the Middle East, shutting several bases as part of a cost-cutting plan announced last month. The airliner will close its bases in Palma de Mallorca, Gran Canaria, and…
