Airline Industry News

Allegiant's New Service to Hawaii

Tracy Stewart - March 9, 2010
Big news from Allegiant Air today, as they announce plans to expand service to Hawaii.…

Allegiant Air now serves both Orlando airports

Tracy Stewart - February 12, 2010
Budget carrier Allegiant Air is shaking things up in Orlando, where earlier this month they…

Airtran to begin service to Grand Rapids

George Hobica - January 28, 2010
Good news for those living in and near Grand Rapids, MI: discounter Airtran Airways will…

Did British Airways go too far to "protect" an unaccompanied minor?

Airfarewatchdog Staff - January 21, 2010
One passenger thinks so.

American, not wanting to be left out, raises bag fees

George Hobica - January 18, 2010
As Gomer Pyle used to say, Surprise, Surprise, Surprise (OK, we're dating ourselves, deal). American…

Goodbye frequent flyer miles, hello cash back?

George Hobica - December 27, 2009
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Finally. DOT promulgates new passenger rights regulations

George Hobica - December 21, 2009
Just in time for the holidays, US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood handed US airline…

Between Helen and Earth

Tracy Stewart - December 18, 2009
In all our travels, we've had the displeasure of sitting next to some real characters.…

Are fares as high as they could be? Not even close!

Tracy Stewart - December 2, 2009
Here's a sentiment shared by puh-lenty of airline professionals, and one that made it into…

AirTran pulling out of Charleston, SC

George Hobica - October 29, 2009
You can expect to pay higher fares for sure if flying into or out of…