I’m used to seeing flights get more expensive as departure gets closer. This time, the opposite happened. I’m usually better about booking our summer flights earlier than this, but work …
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It wasn’t all that long ago that you could bring your pillow onto a Southwest Airlines flight and no one would bat an eyelid; now it counts as a carry-on. …
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Everyone has their own idea of what makes an airline “the best.” For some, it’s all about price. For others, it’s the onboard experience, the route network, or simply how …
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Airlines
Southwest Is Introducing a New Free Checked Item—Here’s What It Is
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAfter months of changes passengers hated, Southwest is finally adding a perk travelers might actually like — although there are still a few catches. It seems like nearly every change …
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For years, the Southwest Plus Card was the one you kept because it was cheap—not because it was especially good. It was the lowest-tier personal Southwest card, with a lower …
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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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Airlines
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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One of the perks of owning a premium American Express charge card is the yearly Air Travel Credit. For those holding an American Express Personal or Business Platinum card, this …
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Airlines
Why It’s Suddenly Hard to Lift the Armrest on Some Southwest Planes
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegQuick tip: On Southwest’s newly retrofitted 737-800s, the aisle armrest release button is behind the hinge near the seatback, not underneath the arm. Press firmly while lifting. Southwest’s cabin retrofits …
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Airlines
What Flight Attendants Can See About You During a Flight — Thanks to Their Work Phones
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA viral complaint about a flight attendant “using her phone” raised a bigger question: what are those airline-issued devices actually used for onboard? A couple of years ago, a passenger …