June 5, 2009
The A380 Super Jumbo: What It's Like to Fly
What would it be like if ocean liners could fly? Passengers are finding out aboard Airbus's massive new A380. Here’s a hint of what it's like. more >>
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June 4, 2009
Tips to Tame Troubles at the Terminal
Air travel today means running an obstacle course before you ever get on the plane. Use these tips to tame those troubles at the terminal. more >>
June 3, 2009
New Premium Economy Service Brings Low Cost and 4 Feet of Legroom
Looking to really stretch out on that flight to Paris or Amsterdam? Try British Airways new premium economy spinoff, Open Skies. Chocolates are included, too. more >>
June 2, 2009
Tips to Survive Corporate Travel Cutbacks
Companies are cutting back, but that needn't force you to the back of the plane. Here are some strategies to keep both you and your CFO smiling. more >>
June 1, 2009
Corporate Travel Cutbacks: How They Affect You
Faced with recession, corporations are cutting back on travel. Here are the compromises business travelers are being asked to make. more >>
May 29, 2009
Four Ways to Win with Customer Service
You can make airline customer service live up to its name, if you know the rules of the game. more >>
May 28, 2009
Finally: An End to Tarmac Torture?
With Congressional action pending, some airlines have moved to alleviate the pain of waiting endless hours on the tarmac during flight delays. more >>
May 27, 2009
The Delta/Northwest Merger: Marriage Made in Heaven or ...
By merging with Northwest, Delta will become the world’s biggest airline. But the record of airline mergers warns of pitfalls Delta—and you—need to watch out for. more >>
May 26, 2009
Upgrade Strategies That DO Work
Just looking good or talking tough won’t get you that coveted lie-flat seat, but here are ideas that might … including some that have worked right at the airport. more >>
May 25, 2009
The Free Upgrade: Can You Really Get One?
Are there surefire ways to be upgraded free on your flight? Well, yes and no and maybe. Today, let’s eliminate the no’s. Tomorrow, hope springs eternal. more >>
May 22, 2009
Ticket Price Drop? Award Seats Open? Yapta Tells All
There’s a new website in town that tracks airline ticket price drops even after purchase and alerts frequent flyers when award seats open. Yapta.com is its name. more >>
May 21, 2009
Fight the Fees: Top Tips
Once “a la carte pricing” applied to restaurants. Now the airlines are using it to set up an endless set of fees, and they’re lunching on your credit card. Here are some tips to forestall their appetite. more >>
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