Hyatt is out with a brand new promotion that can earn you double – or even triple – points on hotel stays from Sept. 15 through Dec. 15. The one hitch with this promotion is that the bonus earning doesn’t...
Basic economy fares aren’t exactly as they seem. While airlines advertise the harsh restrictions of these no-frill fares – mostly to convince passengers to pay up for a standard economy ticket – there are loopholes and workarounds to make...
Long the butt of every joke about shrinking space in air travel, Spirit Airlines on Monday unveiled new seats at an airline industry expo, including a revamped “Big Front Seat,” larger tray tables, more padding, and middle seats that are...
British Airways’ pilots walked off the job Monday, the first day of a planned two-day strike that canceled more than 800 scheduled flights on one of the world’s largest airlines on Monday alone. The Guardian reports that just five...
The days of moving up to a better, empty seat on the plane after takeoff are, for the most part, long gone. Sure, you might find a flight attendant willing to let you move up to a seat you...
Iceland’s failed ultra-low-cost carrier WOW air is poised to return with a new owner just six months after its collapse, aiming to restart service as soon as October with flights between Washington, D.C.-Dulles (IAD) and Reykjavik (KEF). It’s the...
What are you looking for in an airport lounge? A spot to sit? Check. Not too crowded? Double check. Something decent to eat? Check. A good drink before your flight? Check, and then some. While Delta Sky Clubs won’t...
A veteran American Airlines mechanic was charged this week for purposely sabotaging a plane ahead of takeoff, saying he was upset with the airline over its impasse with the mechanics’ union. The Miami Herald reports Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani...
One of the best ways to use your Delta SkyMiles is coming to a close. Through today, Friday, Sept. 6, you can get twice the value when using your SkyMiles to book a package of flights and hotels through...
We bash basic economy fares all the time. They’re confusing, with strict regulations meant to convince you to pay up to avoid the pain. It’s just an excuse for the airlines to charge us more. And yet I find...
