Southwest Airlines has been making a lot of changes lately — and not all of them have gone over well. Now even The Onion is getting in on the action. …
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TSA-Free Commercial Flights Are Launching Between Spokane and Seattle
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNew commercial flights are about to take off in the Pacific Northwest, offering travelers a rare option: TSA-free flights between Spokane and Seattle. SeaPort Airlines is launching daily commercial service …
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Southwest Airlines Plans More Changes as New Boarding System Still Draws Complaints
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe airline says it’s refining its new boarding system after passengers reported issues with overhead bin space, family seating, and boarding flow. Southwest Airlines’ new boarding system, introduced in January, …
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Southwest Admits Its New Boarding System Isn’t Working — and Says These Fixes Are Coming
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAfter weeks of passenger complaints, Southwest says it’s adjusting its new boarding and seating process to reduce confusion and delays, confirming to CBS News that early fixes are already being …
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Orlando’s main airport just scored a pair of new ultra-low-cost routes, giving budget-conscious travelers even more ways to get in and out of Central Florida. As demand for leisure trips …
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Airlines like to reinvent themselves from time to time — new uniforms, refreshed cabin interiors, updated frequent flyer programs. In 2021, JetBlue decided to try something a little different: it …
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Hope In The Air: Remember When Checking a Bag Was Free? Some Lawmakers Haven’t Forgotten
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re old enough, you remember the halcyon days when checking a bag didn’t cost you anything (neither did choosing your seat, but I digress). But in 2008, American Airlines …
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Southwest Airlines: Well, That Didn’t Go How Anyone Expected
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSouthwest made a whole lot of loyal passengers livid when the airline announced a slew of changes that would take place in 2025 and 2026. Two free checked bags were …
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Oh, You Want A Seat That Reclines? From Now On, That’ll Cost You
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver the years, airlines have figured out more and more ways to nickel and dime their passengers. So nowadays for every little thing that’s considered more desirable, there’s potentially a …
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We’ve heard about several airlines that have closed up shop recently. Silver Airways. PLAY. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. And, of course, Spirit Airlines is currently on life support. There’s another …