Tagged: airlines

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…

American Airlines Announces No-Frills Basic Economy Fares

Joining other major carriers including Delta and United, American Airlines has announced that it too will soon begin offering low, no-frills "basic economy" fares on certain…

JetBlue Now Offers Free Wi-Fi for All on Every Flight

JetBlue has good news for passengers terrified of spending a single solitary second away from the internet: The carrier now offers free high-speed Wi-Fi at every seat on every…

Five New National Monuments, Free Wi-Fi on JetBlue, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's monuments, airplane cabins, and tourism boards. * IN FINAL DAYS IN OFFICE, OBAMA DESIGNATES FIVE NEW NATIONAL MONUMENTS…

Airlines with the Best and Worst On-Time Performance in 2016

FlightStats, an aviation insights company, has released its highly regarded annual analysis of international airlines' on-time performance records.Topping the rankings for 2016:…

California Tunnel Tree Toppled, Airlines with Best and Worst On-Time Performance, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's airports, forests, and city parks. * AIRLINES WITH BEST AND WORST ON-TIME PERFORMANCE IN 2016 (Bloomberg)FlightStats, an…

Flight Attendants Union Files Grievance Over New American Airlines Uniforms

At least 300 American Airlines flight attendants say that their new uniforms—issued by the carrier in September—are making them sick.The flight attendants' union filed a…

After Facebook Flap, Delta Air Lines Changes Policy for Dealing with Medical Emergencies

Responding to public pressure, Delta Air Lines has announced a policy change in how flight crews deal with medical emergencies.As of this month, flight attendants are no longer…

Delta Might Bring Back Free Meals in Economy

Delta Air Lines might bring back free meals for passengers in the economy section on some transatlantic flights.Since November 1, the Atlanta-based carrier has been testing…

The Travel Trends That Will Shape Your Next Vacation

Spin the globe: Where will you go in 2017? And just as importantly, what recent developments and coming events will shape your trip? It's prediction time again, so I spoke with nine…

Study: Tarmac-Delay Rule Has Not Led to More Canceled Flights

It's been six years now since the Department of Transportation introduced a rule that penalizes airlines with hefty fines every time they leave passengers sitting on the tarmac for…

Jane Goodall-Approved Wildlife Tours, Weather Anxiety at New England Ski Resorts, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's tarmacs, ski resorts, and nature preserves.* STUDY: TARMAC-DELAY RULE HAS NOT LED TO MORE CANCELED FLIGHTS (Travel…

Runway Fire at O'Hare Throws Debris Nearly Half a Mile

Debris from a fiery runway accident at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport last week was thrown as far as nearly a half mile, investigators have revealed.The incident took…

Delta's App Now Lets You Track Your Checked Bags on a Map

Delta Air Lines has updated its mobile app so that passengers can now track their checked luggage from the moment it's dropped off to when it ends up in baggage claim (with any luck,…

"Field of Dreams" House to Open for Tours, Public Urinators Eroding World's Tallest Church, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's cathedrals, museums, and baggage claim areas.* DELTA'S APP NOW LETS YOU TRACK YOUR CHECKED BAGS ON A MAP (Consumerist)Delta…

American Airlines Off to a Slow Start in Cuba

U.S. airlines are set to begin commercial service to Havana next month. American Airlines, for example, will be flying to the Cuban capital four times a day from Miami starting…

Three Budget-Priced Airlines Are Currently Offering Cheap Flights Across the Atlantic to Europe

In a recent phone call to financial analysts explaining why its recent profit results for transatlantic flights were down by as much as 9%, an official of the mighty Delta Air Lines…

Delta Unveils New Crew Uniforms

(photo: Instagram/@icontips)Delta Air Lines supplied a sneak peek at its new crew uniforms this week during a runway show in the company's hometown of Atlanta.Created by…

New Regulations Proposed to Address Airline Passenger Complaints

The Obama Administration has proposed several new rules designed to address issues that airline passengers frequently complain about.Chief among them: a regulation requiring…

New Rules to Protect Airline Passengers, Bartering for B&Bs in Italy, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's inns, cruise ships, and airlines.* NEW REGULATIONS PROPOSED TO PROTECT AIRLINE PASSENGERS (NPR). The Obama Administration…

Delta Considering Adding Bare-Bones Fares to International Flights

Delta Air Lines may be considering adding supercheap, no-frills airfares to international flights.In an earnings call with reporters last week, executives from the country's…

Airbnb Isn't Hurting Hotels, Thailand's in Mourning, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, airplanes, and tourism destinations. * REPORT: AIRBNB NOT HURTING HOTELS MUCH AFTER ALL (Business Insider). The…

Airlines' On-Time Performance Worsens in Latest Figures

The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the scorecard for airlines' on-time performance in August, and it turns out they did a pokier job of it than in the same month of…