Airline Industry News

A Few New Destinations for Allegiant Air

Alisa B - July 9, 2008
Allegiant Air very quietly loaded some new routes onto their website and we listed the…

Think US airline baggage fees are high? Take a look at this

George Hobica - June 30, 2008
Check out FlyBe's baggage charges. This European discount carrier charges next to nothing for fares,…
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Use those frequent flyer miles now, and be prepared to pay

George Hobica - June 30, 2008
It was bound to happen. American, US Airways, and Delta are now charging to cash…

The inside scoop on American's $15 first bag fee

David Landsel - June 21, 2008
So how's it going over at American Airlines in the post free checked bag era?…

Should airlines charge for carryon bags and not for checked ones?

George Hobica - June 20, 2008
Here's an idea: Instead of charging for checked baggage, why not charge for carry-ons instead?…

How airline cutbacks will affect your travel

George Hobica - June 5, 2008
If you've been watching the news, you already know that airlines are planning pretty substantial…

Ready, set, charges! Five scenarios where you'll spend a lot more for your next flight than you might have imagined

George Hobica - June 4, 2008
Your round-trip airfare is only the beginning by David Landsel

Spirit Airlines might make big cutbacks, according to Miami Herald

George Hobica - June 4, 2008
Spirit Airlines may lay off or displace up to 60 percent of its flight attendants…

Where's the aloha? Crowded planes, higher fares on Hawaii routes

George Hobica - May 30, 2008
Stop by the ticketing hall of Honolulu International Airport's Interisland Terminal these days, and you'll…

Et tu Silverjet?

Tracy Stewart - May 30, 2008
Say it ain't so. No more Silverjet? That's the word from Silverjet CEO Lawrence Hunt,…