Tagged: airlines

Another Idyllic Caribbean Island Gets Nonstop Daily Flights from the USA for the First Time

Earlier this week, we shared the news that the peaceful Caribbean island of Anguilla will soon be served by daily nonstop commercial flights from the United States for the first…

At New Airplane-Themed Speakeasy, Raise a Cocktail to the Frisky Skies

In 2022, dealing with the airlines is enough to drive you to the bottle. But at a new Southern California bar, you can celebrate air travel vicariously with an even better reason to…

How to Book a Flight That Won't Get Canceled

The answer to the headline is easy: Use the Tooth Fairy or Santa Claus as your travel agent. The truth is there's always the chance that a flight will be canceled. We're seeing extreme…

2022's Safest U.S. Airline—and Where It Ranks Worldwide

Covid-19 has been the biggest safety concern in air travel (and every other kind of travel) for two years now. So it's no wonder the expert safety monitors at AirlineRatings.com have…

Across the United States This Week, Lost Luggage Is Piling Up at Airports

First, the major carriers had trouble coughing up refunds for cancellations. Then dimwitted and unruly passengers began giving commercial flights a rougher reputation than MMA…

Stop Stopovers: How to Find Out if Nonstop Flights Exist Between Airport Pairs

Ever since the airline industry returned from its pandemic-enforced slumber, carriers have struggled to maintain consistent schedules. In 2022, when travelers buy a ticket for a long…

Is Airplane Water Safe? What You Should (and Should Not) Drink Aboard a Flight

It should come as no surprise that the healthiest thing to drink on a plane is water, which also happens to be the healthiest thing to drink on land. Inside an airplane cabin, the air…

Low-Cost Icelandic Airline Debuts in U.S. with $109 Fares to Europe

A fledgling low-cost airline called Play, which has been flying between Iceland and other parts of Europe since 2019, is expanding into the United States with introductory…

Figure Out Where to Use Your Credit Card Rewards Points for Flights with This Free Online Tool

If you've racked up a bunch of air travel miles from a credit card or airline rewards program and you'd like to redeem them for an international flight, a free, new online tool from…

For Better or Worse, Booze Will Soon Flow Again on All Major U.S. Airlines

United Airlines has resumed selling hard liquor in the economy cabin on flights of at least 301 miles. Like many other carriers, United went dry during the early weeks of the pandemic…

How Soon Can You Fly with a Baby on an Airplane?

When it comes to deciding how soon is too soon to take a baby on an airplane, new parents have two big considerations to contend with: 1.) what airlines allow and 2.) what's safe for…

List of Airlines Requiring All Passengers to Be Vaccinated for Covid-19

Last update: October 7, 2021So many airlines and airports are requiring employees to be vaccinated for Covid-19 that the measure has become the norm, not the exception. Adherence rates…

Which U.S. Airline Is Safest for Pets? Government Data Shows Top Dog

Each year, U.S.-based airlines transport hundreds of thousands of pets, and the vast majority of those dogs and cats reach their destinations with no trouble. When something goes wrong…

Is It Safe to Choose Southwest Airlines This Holiday Season?

On the weekend starting October 8, Southwest Airlines went into an operational meltdown, resulting in a shortage of pilots and flight attendants that, the airline says, necessitated…

If You Need a Covid Test to Fly, Be Careful—Timing Is Everything

Update: As of December 6, 2021, the United States now requires the test to be taken no longer than one calendar day before travel to the United States begins. In many cases, that will…

Why the U.S. Needs a Vaccine Requirement for Domestic Travel—and Is Unlikely to Get One

Should the United States require people who are traveling within the country to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19? Or, barring that, should passengers at least have to show that…

Airlines and Airports Are Fighting Over Runway Fees. Your Airfare Could Soar.

Separate industry groups representing airlines and airports got into a spat this week, and—surprise!—you could end up the loser in the fight. At issue are the charges that airports…

Almost Everyone Agrees: American Airlines' New Conditions of Carriage Are Bad for Consumers

A few weeks ago, American Airlines quietly revised its Conditions of Carriage governing what customers can expect for their money. That sounds really boring, but trust us: You're…

The Penalty for U.S. Airline Mask Scofflaws Doubles Overnight and Is Now As High as $3,000

As of September 10, the penalty will double if you refuse to wear a mask at airports, on airplanes, and on other forms of transportation, according to the Department of Homeland…

No Vaccine, No Kangaroos: Australia's Main Airline Will Only Serve the Jabbed

In November 2020, as word of the upcoming Covid-19 vaccines hit the streets, the head of Australia's most important airline had already made a controversial decision. "For…

$25 to Use the Pool?! Airline-Style à la Carte Fees Land at Hotels

Airlines have perfected the art of nickel-and-diming customers with extra charges for services and amenities that were once free, from checking a bag to getting an onboard snack. The…

The USA's Newest Low-Cost Airline, Avelo, Announces East Coast Routes

Avelo Airlines, the newbie carrier with the soul of a soda (its tagline: "Refreshingly Smooth Travel") and nicely fizzy pricing structures, has decided to make New Haven, Connecticut,…

With Covid Still Uncontained, U.S. Extends Airline Mask Mandate

The United States' Transportation Security Administration has decided to extend its mask requirement for all passengers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ferries, and within…

Delta Air Lines Battles Call Wait Times by Easing Basic Economy Rules

If you've had to call an airline's customer service number in 2021, then you already know: Wait times are extreme. In fact, you might still be on hold right now. For a lot of messy…

Wait, a New Ranking Says the Best U.S. Airline Is . . . United?!

Lately, United Airlines has been experiencing something unusual for the Chicago-based company: good publicity. Just this week, United ranked higher than any other U.S. airline on the…