Tagged: airlines

American Airlines Reducing Legroom in Economy Class

American Airlines is taking away some more legroom in the economy cabin.The carrier's new Boeing 737 Max jets, which are set to begin arriving later this year, will have a "seat…

World's Steepest Tram, Reduced Legroom, and No Europe Visas for Americans: Today's Travel Briefing

MAY 10, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's trams, customs lines, and miserably cramped airplane cabins. FALSE ALARM: EU DROPS THREAT TO REQUIRE VISAS OF…

United Announces Customer Service Changes

This week United Airlines released its Review and Action Report relating to the violent removal of passenger David Dao from an overbooked flight in Chicago on April 9 (you've…

United's Ongoing PR Nightmare

United Airlines continues to have nightmarish PR troubles.The carrier's barrage of bad press began earlier this month, when cell phone footage of physician David Dao being…

Brain Parasites in Hawaii and United's PR Woes: Today's Travel Briefing

APRIL 28, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Today we begin with the PR woes of United Airlines—and the carrier's efforts to move beyond them.UNITED'S ONGOING PR NIGHTMAREUnited Airlines…

Emirates Airline's Decision to Cancel Flights to the United States Because of Administration Policies Will Reduce Income and Jobs Here

Too little attention is paid by our media to the impact of incoming tourism upon jobs in the United States. When foreigners visit our country, their very presence creates income and…

Emirates Cuts Flights to U.S., Citing Drop in Demand

The Dubai-based Emirates airline is reducing the number of flights it offers to the United States.As a reason for the change, the carrier cited a drop in demand among consumers…

Trump Hotel Deal Off in Dallas, World's Safest Country Named, and Emirates Cuts Flights to U.S.: Today's Travel Briefing

APRIL 20, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, airlines, and tourism bureaus.PLAN TO BUILD TRUMP HOTEL IN DALLAS FALLS THROUGH (Associated…

Spirit Airlines Ending Flights to Cuba

Spirit Airlines is ending its flights to Cuba, the carrier announced last week.That makes it the third U.S. airline to halt service to the island, after Frontier and Silver…

Media Stories About the Violent Removal of a Passenger from His Flight Have Overlooked Important Considerations

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you have heard, seen, or read the vast output of media coverage about the doctor who was forcibly ejected from the seat he had purchased on a…

Ban on In-Flight Phone Calls Here to Stay

A proposal to relax the ban on in-flight phone calls has been dropped by the Federal Communications Commission, which since 2013 had been mulling over the idea of allowing more…

Sea Turtles in Florida, In-Flight Phone Calls, and Spirit Leaving Cuba: Monday's Travel Briefing

APRIL 17, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's islands, airlines, and beaches.SPIRIT AIRLINES ENDING FLIGHTS TO CUBA (USA Today)Spirit Airlines is ending…

Qatar Airways Loaning Out Laptops for Free in Business Class

The Trump administration won't let airline passengers carry their own laptops onto flights from Qatar to the United States, so Qatar Airways has begun loaning out free laptops to…

Free Laptops on Qatar Airways, Rewards for Seat Volunteers, and Bob Dylan's Archive: Today's Travel Briefing

APRIL 4, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's museums and airports.* QATAR AIRWAYS LOANING OUT LAPTOPS FOR FREE IN BUSINESS CLASS (Travel Weekly)The Trump…

Alaska Airlines Is Doing Away with Virgin America

The highly regarded, much-beloved Virgin America is getting the ax.Alaska Airlines, which acquired the carrier in a $2.6-billion merger in December, has announced plans to fully…

Underwater Titanic Tours, Virgin America Gets the Axe, and a Delayed Airline Rule: Today's Travel Briefing

MARCH 27, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airlines and underwater submersibles. * ALASKA AIRLINES IS DOING AWAY WITH VIRGIN AMERICA (Los Angeles…

Trump's Budget Calls for Privatizing Air Traffic Control

One of the travel-related items in President Donald Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2018 is a provision to privatize the U.S. air traffic control system.Right now, air…

Two U.S. Airlines Halting Flights to Cuba

Frontier Airlines and Silver Airways are both stopping their flights to Cuba, the carriers announced this week.Frontier, which has been operating one daily flight between Miami…

Fewer Flights to Cuba, Closed Historic Sites in Philly, and Trump's Call to Privatize Air Traffic Control: Today's Travel Briefing

MARCH 17, 2017 — Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airlines, airports, and national parks. * FRONTIER AND SILVER SUSPENDING SERVICE TO CUBA (Travel…

The New World's Longest Flight

If aviation were an endurance sport, there'd be a new reigning champ.As of this week, the longest flight in the world is now operated by Qatar Airways, whose new 9,032-mile…

The World's Longest Flight, the Truth About Bowling Green, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airplanes and fictional massacre sites.* TRUMP'S ORDERS ON REGULATIONS HAVE STALLED FAA SAFETY NOTICES (CNNMoney)Even if you…

Two New Reasons to Join TSA PreCheck

There are several good reasons for enrolling in the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program.If accepted, you get to take advantage of an expedited screening…

When to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan, Best Hotels in North America, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, airports, and weather watchers. * BEST HOTELS IN NORTH AMERICA (U.S. News & World Report)The best hotels in…

Everything You Need to Know About 'Basic Economy' Fares

All three of the biggest U.S. airlines—Delta, United, and American—have rolled out what they’re calling “basic economy” fares. The word “basic” here is meant to connote no-frills,…

American Airlines Begins Phasing Out Seat-Back Entertainment

Given that the vast majority of airline passengers now fly with one or more portable smart devices (phones, tablets, laptops), it has become clear that the days are numbered for…