There are some things you expect to potentially happen on a plane. If there’s an emergency, the crew might talk in a secret code – here’s what they may be …
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Delta Moves In With Some Unusual Routes, Just as Southwest Drops ‘Bags Fly Free’
by joehegby joehegDelta Air Lines isn’t known for surprises. For decades, it’s followed the classic hub-and-spoke playbook: flights from smaller cities connect through major hubs like Atlanta or Detroit before heading to …
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My Favorite Perk of Being an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Member
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirlines and hotels are well known for their loyalty programs. Most people, even those who don’t travel often, are aware that members of airline loyalty programs will earn miles for …
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Airlines spend a ton of money trying to enhance the in-flight experience. They have to do something to distract you from the fact that your seat is a little smaller …
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Air Rage: Story Of Man Killed By Fellow Passengers On Southwest Flight
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’ve all heard about air rage. There were lots of cases of it when the rules about wearing masks on planes were in place. However, air rage isn’t new to …
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One of our readers wrote to us the other day and asked if it was true that pilots and co-pilots are required to eat different meals. The answer to this …
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Flying Spirit Airlines Cheap? Brace Yourself for the Marketing Avalanche
by joehegby joehegI thought I understood Spirit Airlines. I’d flown them twice and lived to tell the tale — once in the surprisingly spacious Big Front Seat, and once in a last-minute …
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When you pay for first class — whether you do it with cash, miles, or an upgrade — you naturally expect a little something extra. That typically includes more space, …
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The past few years have not been good for Boeing. Not that they can blame anyone but themselves. But the list of issues with their planes in recent years is …
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For years, people have blamed the U.S. Air Traffic Control (ATC) system for a whole range of problems. Too many flight delays? It’s because there aren’t enough controllers. A nationwide …