Articles Index
American Airlines AAdvantage Savings on Shorter Flights
American Airlines has a nice promo going on for AAdvantage members for the month of August. If you book by August 31, 2010 for shorter flights (less than 700 miles), you can shave off 30% of the amount of miles required for an airline ticket using your miles.
Airblue Flight ED202 Crash - July 28, 2010 - 152 Dead
In the early morning of July 28, 2010, an Airblue flight enroute from Karachi to Pakistan's capital Islamabad was set to land. No known survivors - a crash that claimed the lives of 152 people - including 6 crew and 146 passengers.
Book Unaccompanied Minor Travel Online - Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines has both increased their fee, and made it easier to book unaccompanied minor travel - you can now book travel for children traveling as unaccompanied minors online.
Recycling and the Airlines - What Airlines Recycle
Looking at the state of recycling and the major airlines.
Change for Charity - American Airlines
Airlines are often part of charity work, particularly in disaster-zones where supplies and volunteer personnel need transport. But it also comes down to the dollar and cents of it - collecting spare change for charity to dispense to areas in need. American Airlines is one of the airlines that is part of the efforts to bring in change for charities.
Avoiding Luggage Fees with a Nakation
When airlines go as far as charging for carry-on luggage, it is no surprise that alternatives are promoted in terms of flying. The nakation is one such option which may appeal to a few travelers.
Recent College Graduates Get 10,000 Miles for Free from United Airlines
Sweet little deal to pad your frequent flyer account if you are a recent college graduate. United Airlines will celebrate your cap and gown moment to the tune of 10,000 free frequent flyer miles.
Flights Canceled, Delayed and Rule 240
Rule 240 - often cited, often misunderstood, Rule 240 can often be employed when a flight is delayed, canceled, or you have misconnected and it's the airline's fault. Read more about what Rule 240 is, and how it affects your right to travel.
China Educational Trips - Summer 2010
China Education Deal
Air Berlin Europe Pass Deal - By October 31, 2010
Great deal from Air Berlin for passengers using Air Berlin for their transatlantic flights out of Canada or the US. The airline is offering a European flight pass - 4 flights within their European network for $199 - this includes all taxes and fees.
Search By Flight Number or Route Number
SeatGuru has added features to its seat map search. You can now search by flight number or by flight route.
Pets Air Travel - Frontier Airlines
Information about flying with your dog, cat, or other pets on Frontier Airlines.
Air India Express Flight 812 - 158 Dead, 8 Survivors - May 22, 2010
In the early morning of May 22, 2010, Air India Express flight 812 was set to land. The flight was said to have operated normally, before landing in rainy conditions and sliding off a hillside runway, erupting in flames. 8 known survivors made it out of the plane, a crash that claimed the lives of 158 people - including 6 crew and 152 passengers.
Afriqiyah Airways Crash - One Survivor - May 12, 2010
A summary of the Afriqiyah Airways Crash on May 12, 2010.
Seniors and the Unaccompanied Minor Option
I've noticed a growing trend - having older passengers travel under the unaccompanied minor program.
United Airlines - Continental Airlines Merger Highlights
It's official - United Airlines and Continental Airlines announced their intention to merge as "equals" on May 3, 2010. If the merger goes through, it will be the largest airline in the world.
Flight Canceled to / from Europe - Passenger Rights
Looking at what you can do if your flight to / from Europe is canceled or delayed.
New Airport Security Measures for Flights to the United States
The foiled bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit on Christmas Day, 2009 has led to stricter airport security measures for passengers traveling to the United States from other countries.
Crash in Russia Kills 97, Including Polish President
It may not have been a commercial flight, but the crash of a Polish government aircraft on April 10, 2010 has left nearly 100 dead, including the Polish president and several other high ranking Polish officials.
Fly Dubai - Low Cost Airlines Information for Fly Dubai
A new entry into the low cost airline market.
Alitalia - Policy for Air Travel During Pregnancy - Restrictions for Pregnant Pa
Alitalia and its rules / restrictions for pregnant women.
Pets Air Travel - Hawaiian Airlines - Airline Policies and Fees
Information about flying with your dog, cat, or other pets on Hawaiian Airlines.
FLYZED, the Interline Listing Site
FLYZED is the Interline listing site for airline employees - ticket plating number and airline code required.
Pets Air Travel - Midwest Airlines - Airline Policies and Fees
Information about flying with your dog, cat, or other pets on Midwest Airlines.
Pets Air Travel - US Airways - Airline Policies and Fees
Information about flying with your dog, cat, or other pets on US Airways.