Airline Industry News

US Airways extra fees, all in one place

George Hobica - May 22, 2008
Another in our continuing series putting every possible airline extra fee we can find all…

American to add $15 fee for first checked bag; others sure to follow; other fees hiked. Yikes!

George Hobica - May 21, 2008
And the fees just keep on coming!

Which airlines (and planes) offer the most leg room in domestic economy? We're glad you asked.

George Hobica - May 5, 2008
So you're in New York, and you need to get to Milwaukee. Your search reveals…

American adds $25 second bag fee

George Hobica - May 4, 2008
No surprise here, American has joined the other "legacy" carriers in adding this fee. As…

EOS, all-business class airline, ceases flying

George Hobica - April 27, 2008
This is sad and a bit of a shocker. Sad because EOS was a dream…

Air Canada and JetBlue add second bag fees

George Hobica - April 25, 2008
Let's face it, pretty soon every airline will charge for a second checked bag, and…

What next? US Air charging extra for some window and aisle seats

George Hobica - April 23, 2008
In an obvious effort to offset higher fuel costs, US Airways will begin charging between…

Airlines making big bucks on those who overpack

George Hobica - April 22, 2008
Airline passengers, whether traveling for business or pleasure, might want to think twice about how…

Finally! Involuntary bumping compensation increased!

George Hobica - April 17, 2008
Put this in the about time file.

Why airline mergers may not lead to higher fares

George Hobica - April 16, 2008
With the proposed merger of Delta and Northwest, what’s in the cards for airfares? Many…