There was a time when an airline grounding its entire fleet was virtually unheard of; it was generally reserved for once-in-a-decade freak events like a power outage in an airline’s …
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Airlines
Survey: 2 Out of 3 Loyal Southwest Fans Are Now Booking on Other Carriers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEvery travel-related entity out there has written about the upcoming Southwest changes ad nauseam. And to be perfectly honest, we here at Your Mileage May Vary are no exception to …
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Airlines
2 Airlines Just Quietly Changed Policies to Leave You With No Option of Refunds
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThey’re at it again, y’all. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. If there’s a new policy that an airline can make sound good for passengers, they’ll make …
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It seems like May is the month all the airlines have picked to make changes that affect their passengers. OK, if not literally all, there certainly have been a bunch …
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Airlines
Reminder: Change to American Airlines Boarding Starts This Week
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAssuming that weather, mechanical and staffing issues aren’t, well, issues, the time it takes to board a plane is oftentimes one of the biggest factors in a flight departing on …
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I’d love to fly Alaska Airlines more often. Every time we’ve flown with them, it’s been a great experience, so I keep an eye out for chances to book them. …
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Airports
FAA: Flights Into Reagan National Airport Being Reduced Indefinitely
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAccording to the Washington Post, the FAA has decided to decrease flights into Reagan National Airport. Instead of 28 flights per hour, the airport will now only accept 26 flights …
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Most airlines offer some seat upgrades, ranging from extra legroom to a bundle of perks like free drinks and priority boarding. These seats are often available for purchase or as …
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As you undoubtedly know, Southwest Airlines plans to make some vast changes in their business practices in the upcoming months. They include introducing assigned seats, as well as an option …
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JetBlue announced on Wednesday that it plans to introduce a first-class section across its domestic fleet over a two-year period starting in 2026. My quick take? I’ll believe it when …