Airline Industry News

What will 2010 bring to the airline business?

George Hobica - October 27, 2009
A lot depends on where oil prices are headed, and if we knew that for…

Continental joins United in Star Alliance

George Hobica - October 27, 2009
"There have been many successful mergers, just not in this business," Larry Kellner, CEO of…

Why people aren't flying

George Hobica - October 24, 2009
It's not just high airfares, because really, they're not that high. And it's not just…

Will a passenger bill of rights ever fly?

George Hobica - October 19, 2009
Airfarewatchdog wonders how many potential airline customers are refusing to fly until they can be…

United offers new bag fee "plan"

George Hobica - October 6, 2009
Is this because United is desperate to raise some up front cash during one of…

Upgrading with Miles a Wild Fare Chase?

George Hobica - October 4, 2009
Using your frequent flier miles to upgrade can be really confusing, impossible or not worthwhile.…

Happy holidays... another $10 please!

A Tam - September 27, 2009
Your plane tickets to grandma's house for the holidays just got a bit more expensive. …

Baggage Fees for international flights.

A Tam - September 22, 2009
Going overseas for your next vacation? Well you just might want to check those baggage…

Sharing a charter jet more cost efficient and a "green" way to travel??

Airfarewatchdog Staff - September 22, 2009
Chartering a private jet not only costs a lot of money, it also burns a…

Is sharing a charter jet cost effiecient and a "green" way to travel?

A Tam - September 17, 2009
Chartering a private jet not only costs a lot of money, it also burns a…