Alexandre de Juniac: The Business of Freedom
"‹Air travel takes on a special character at this time of year. There are noticeably fewer business travelers. And airports and planes are filled with people traveling for leisure. Some are reuniting with families to spend the holidays together after working abroad. Others are returning from studies. Still others are taking the opportunity of the […]
These 7 Airports Have the Happiest Travelers in America (USA)
Have you ever watched businesspeople and families waltzing through the airport smiling and thought to yourself, Why do they look so damn happy? When you"™re waking up at 3 a.m. to head to the airport for your flight, spending $10 for an airport beer, or heading out to visit your in-laws, you"™ll probably associate your […]
Viva Aerobus announces new charter flights in the US from Cancun to Chicago, Illinois and Newark, New Jersey.
Viva Aerobus, Mexico"™s ultra-low-cost airline, continues to diversify its expanding flight offerings. For the first time, Viva offers Cancun-Chicago charter flights (with 1 weekly frequency starting on Feb. 17, 2018) and Cancun-New York-Newark charter flights (with 1 weekly frequency starting on Mar. 31, 2018). Passengers can purchase tickets from $130 for both destinations. Viva Aerobus […]
Passenger Airport Charges Double in 10 Years: Tighter Regulation Needed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls on the European Union to significantly strengthen economic regulation of major European airport monopolies by focusing on the interests of passengers. Enforcing greater cost-efficiency at Europe"™s airports will feed through into cheaper air fares, stimulate travel and enhance European competitiveness. In turn, this will support jobs and grow […]
United Airlines will offer flights from Everett"™s Paine Field in 2018
United Airlines plans to begin commercial passenger service from Paine Field airport in Everett in fall 2018 with six daily flights to its hubs in Denver and San Francisco, the airline is announcing Thursday. United follows Alaska Air Group in committing to scheduled flights out of the Snohomish County airport, ensuring that the planned passenger […]
Most Travelers Will Sit in the Middle Seat For a Cheaper Flight
To no surprise, cheap flights still prevail. Flying is cheaper than ever"”but that doesn’t stop people from complaining about how little they get for their money. And now, a new poll from Reuters/Ipsos finds what everyone already knew to be true: airline passengers care more about what’s cheapest than anything else in air travel. In […]
FAA: Smoky haze delaying some flights into Sea-Tac Airport
Smoky haze over Western Washington is causing flight delays at Sea-Tac Airport, says the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA’s Air Traffic Control System Command Center issued a statement, updated Wednesday morning, which says some arriving flights are being delayed an average of 47 minutes at Sea-Tac. Not all flights are affected, so travelers are urged […]
Lufthansa commemorates five years of A380 service to Houston
Lufthansa commemorates its fifth year of A380 service to Houston, Texas. Despite Lufthansa providing service from Frankfurt to Houston since 1985, the airline officially started operating the route with an Airbus A380 aircraft only five years ago. Now, travelers departing from Houston can experience A380 service exclusively with Lufthansa. "We are thrilled to have reached […]
Southwest adds direct flights from FLL to Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Turks & Caicos
South Florida travelers will have more options to get to South America and the Caribbean starting this fall. Southwest Airlines is adding daily direct flights to San Jose, Costa Rica and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport beginning Nov 9. A one-way ticket to San Jose is currently priced as low as […]
Alaska Airlines to begin scheduled commercial air service from Paine Field in 2018
Air travel will get a lot easier for flyers living in Snohomish County and North King County, Washington, next year when Alaska Airlines introduces commercial service from Paine Field "“ Snohomish County Airport. Subject to government approvals, starting by fall of 2018, more than a million North Sound travelers will enjoy shorter commutes to the […]
