Having an empty seat next to you on a plane is like the ultimate of economy class luxuries. When the flight attendants close the door and there’s no one next…
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Airlines
Crazy Ways Airlines Have Reduced Weight On Planes, To Lower Fuel Costs
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you’re an airline (or any large-scale entity that serves the public), every little bit helps the bottom line. Is anybody else old enough to remember yogurt cartons that were…
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Unless you live off the grid, companies know a whole lot about you. Practically any company you work with has access to your name, address, phone number and email address.…
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If you reside in Charlotte, Houston, or Salt Lake City and are a hub captive passenger, you’re limited to flying on the leading airline that serves your local airport or…
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Airlines have dramatically changed their policies regarding the expiration of points in loyalty programs. Previously, almost every plan required some activity in your account to keep your points active. There’s…
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As we all know, airlines have lots of fees. In the United States, after you pay for your actual ticket, you may pay to choose your seat, check a bag,…
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ANOTHER Airline Kicked A Child Off A Plane, Alone, Stranding Them
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegLast week we let you know about how an airline overbooked their flight, which resulted in them telling a 14-year-old boy to stay alone in Rome for a week. It’s…
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For the past 2 years, the Biden-Harris administration has been calling on all agencies to reduce or eliminate hidden fees, charges and add-ons for services that Americans purchase or use…
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Airlines know the seats people like best and therefore will pay the most for. Therefore, they separate the cabin into categories and charge fees according to the demand for each…
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The One Active Division of Pan Am That’s Still Up & Running
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDuring “the golden age of flying,” the U.S. had 3 iconic airlines among others: Eastern Air Lines, Trans World Airlines (TWA) and Pan American World Airways (Pan Am). They were…