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Americans Afraid to Fly on Boeing 737 Max 8 Aircraft

Nevin Spearman - March 13, 2019
Following the recent plane crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 which killed 157 passengers,…
Boeing 737 Max 8 Lion Air Ethiopian Air Crash

The 737 Max 8 Is Now Banned in Europe. Will the U.S. Soon Follow?

Tracy Stewart - March 12, 2019
Last weekend’s Ethiopian Airlines crash, the second such incident in the span of under five…
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Top Travel News for the Week of March 8, 2019

Tracy Stewart - March 8, 2019
Finally! Southwest Flights to Hawaii Go on Sale On Monday, Southwest made its long awaited…
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11 Top New Seasonal Routes for Spring/Summer 2019

Ricky Radka - March 1, 2019
The busy travel period between May and September is when many carriers like to test…
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Southwest to Set Flight to Hawaii after FAA Approval, Tickets on Sale Shortly

Ricky Radka - February 28, 2019
The long wait is over. Southwest Airlines will finally say aloha to service to Hawaii,…
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The Year in Review: The Highs and Lows of Travel in 2018

Tracy Stewart - December 28, 2018
What will folks in the future remember most about 2018? in general, it’s been a…
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New Service on Spirit: Houston and Kansas City to/from Myrtle Beach

Peter Thornton - December 20, 2018
Spirit Airlines is expanding nonstop flights to/from Myrtle Beach. Starting in May, Spirit will fly…
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The End of WOW Air? More Service Cuts and Layoffs Announced

Tracy Stewart - December 19, 2018
Could this be the last gasp for Icelandic budget carrier WOW Air? Just months after…
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Peter Thornton - January 16, 2012
It’s been nearly nine months since the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that airlines and…
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'Tis the season to get bonus frequent flyer miles for online shopping

George Hobica - October 26, 2011
With holiday shopping around the corner, it’s time to address one of the recurring tragedies…