Airline Industry News

Airlines accused of using faulty scales.

Airfarewatchdog Staff - November 24, 2008
The Department of Consumer Affairs has been cracking down on faulty scales that are not…
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Some place warm for Christmas

George Hobica - November 23, 2008
We've been checking around to see if it's possible to fly anywhere warm over Christmas…
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Will 2009 be the year of the promo code airfare?

George Hobica - November 20, 2008
It's becoming increasingly obvious that airlines don't want anyone standing between them and you, their…

Southwest to fly into New York LaGuardia

George Hobica - November 18, 2008
Ben Mutzabaugh reports in his USA Today "Today in the Sky" blog that Southwest Airlines…

Airlines up fees again!

George Hobica - November 12, 2008
As you can see from checking out our newly revised airline fee chart, a number…

Airtran to charge for first checked bag

George Hobica - November 12, 2008
Effective Dec. 5, for all fares bought on or after today (Nov. 12), Airtran will…

USA3000 Resuming Service from Milwaukee to Ft. Myers

Alisa B - November 10, 2008
On December 18, 2008, USA3000 will resume service from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport to…

The Ryanair Rumor Mill

Airfarewatchdog Staff - November 9, 2008
A recent resurgence of speculation about Ryanair's plans for expanding their successful barebones business model…

Will Ryanair fly to the US?

Jacob Kasnett - November 5, 2008
European low cost carrier Ryanair announced earlier this week that they planned to expand its…

It's Official -- Delta Northwest merger is approved

Jacob Kasnett - October 30, 2008
In a statement issued late Wednesday, The US Dept of Justice announced that they have…