Tag Archives: airline
Tourism grows despite economic downturn
It was a week of good news for Jamaica’s tourism sector as according to the Jamaica Gleaner, December arrivals are expected to increase 15%. At the same time, the island’s Prime Minister announced a stimulus package, which includes concessions for … Continue reading
Filed under Destinations, Making Headlines
Is coach class becoming reminiscent of steerage class of old?
I admit, I have found the ads that United Airlines debuted during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games quite appealing. They do make me curious about the service and amenities that the carrier offers on its long-haul flights. The ads coincide … Continue reading
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Kayak Launches New Tools to Help Calculate the True Cost of Travel
Air travel has become much like comparing apples to oranges these days. Sure, you may opt to go with the carrier that has a fare averaging less than others on the same route with a similarly convenient schedule, but that … Continue reading
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Pack Light: American Charges New Fee
Industry blogs have been buzzing over the past 24 hours about American Airlines’ announcement to start charging a $15 fee for the first checked bag. Similar to Sue Pelletier of face2face who tried to resist chiming in, I opted not … Continue reading
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Spirit Air Begins Service to Port of Spain
Spirit Air is scheduled to begin daily non-stop service to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago out of its Fort Lauderdale hub on June 12. The airline’s 12:30am arrival into the capital city along with a 1:30am departure allows visitors … Continue reading
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How to manage airline cancellations and delays
As American Airlines rebounds after canceling over 1,000 flights yesterday and an anticipated 900 more today, Travel Mole explores the top performing carriers, your best best for on-time performance, and your best bet for getting bumped. Our suggestion for those … Continue reading
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