| Brace
Yourself for Higher Air Travel Costs
Feb. 15, 2008 - In today's U.S. airline fare wars, base ticket prices
may be on the decline in some cases. But carriers are making up for
it by charging extra for services and conveniences that used to be customary.
Use
’em or lose ’em: Frequent-flier airline miles
Peter Greenberg shares tips for getting the most from your flight
rewards
The programs are now more than 26 years old, and chances are you’re
a member of at least one of them. Some of you are members of multiple
programs. And the numbers, to say the least, are absolutely staggering.
Welcome to the addicting, confusing and frustrating world of the airline
frequent-flier programs.
US
Airways changes frequent flyer program to offset fuel costs
Feb. 14, 2008 - US Airways is changing its frequent flyer program to
help offset record fuel costs. Tickets purchased on or after March 1
for travel on or after May 1 will earn the actual number of miles flown
and will no longer earn a minimum of 500 miles per segment. The airline
also announced that members redeeming miles for award travel online
within 14 days of departure will be assessed a quick ticketing fee of
$50 per ticket.
American
Airlines Reaches New Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Agreement With Jet Airways
Feb. 14, 2008 - American Airlines, Inc., revealed a new reciprocal frequent
flyer agreement with India-based Jet Airways Ltd., effective today.
Logan
to cut landing fee for new nonstop flights
Feb. 15, 2008 - To entice airlines to roll out nonstop service between
Boston and Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, the Massachusetts
Port Authority's board approved rebates on Logan International Airport's
landing fees for new international routes.
TSA
to start employee security screenings at Southwest Oregon Airport
Feb. 15, 2008 - The Southwest Oregon Regional Airport is selected to
participate in a TSA pilot program, requiring 100% of the airline employees
to go through security screening.
Airport
Check-in: Tag your own bag in Canada
In a move that could speed some U.S.-bound travelers more quickly through
Montreal-Trudeau, US Airways next month will start letting passengers
attach routing tags to their own bags.
Airport
Security Not So Secure
Feb. 15, 2008 - Airport security is not as secure as you might think.
We caught criminals in the act of stealing your valuables and getting
away with it.
Airport officials say passenger on passenger theft happens daily as
countless travellers file through Transportation Security Administration
checkpoints across the country.
Travelers
more aware of rules
Feb. 15, 2008 - As one of Rochester's biggest travel weeks gets under
way, the Transportation Security Administration says airline passengers
are getting the message about how to pack carry-on luggage correctly.
United,
Continental said to be deep into merger talks
Feb. 15, 2008 - United Airlines and Continental are in advanced negotiations
and could complete a combination quickly if Delta and Northwest strike
a deal, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
United
spoils preferred Chicago fliers
Feb. 15, 2008 - United Airlines (UAUA) this month plans to open a check-in
lobby at Chicago O'Hare for its best customers. It'll be located near
United counters used by preferred customers, and available to first-class
passengers on international flights and members of Global Services,
United's most elite group of regular fliers. In the new lobby, United
staffers will process bags, handle tickets and passports, and escort
passengers to the front of security lines.
Skybus
raising baggage fees Feb. 19
Feb . 15, 2008 - Skybus Airlines is increasing its airport baggage check
fee 140 percent to help offset rising fuel costs, company officials
said Wednesday.
Swissôtel
Chicago puts a bounty on smokers' butts
Feb. 15, 2008 - The Swissôtel Chicago is serious about snuffing
out guestroom smoking. So serious that it has adopted a novel approach:
paying staffers a $10 bounty for each guest they find breaking the rules. |
