Planning to get away this Fourth of July? Better book fast. Although airfares for the holiday weekend have held steady for most of June, they are expected to jump 10% by Thursday, based on Travelocity’s historical airfare data. That gives last-minute vacationers very little time left to book their trips before prices start climbing. Thanks [...]
Travelers who signed up for a British Airways Visa card issued by JP Morgan Chase got a sweet deal in a recent promotion: 100,000 frequent flier miles after spending $2,000 with the card — theoretically, enough for two free round-trip tickets between New York and London. But those “free” tickets actually cost about $530 each, [...]
Secondary airports used to be the ticket to cheap fares because that’s where discount airlines roosted. But new data from the U.S. government show the price gaps in major markets have narrowed considerably. Average fares at primary hubs have come down, according to a Department of Transportation report issued last week, and fares at secondary [...]
After 44 days of surging gas prices, analysts expect drop of 50 cents by summer driving season. Some relief from suffocating gas prices will likely arrive just in time for summer vacation. Expect a drop of nearly 50 cents as early as June, analysts say. After rocketing up 91 cents since January, including 44 straight [...]
American Airlines and its Wi-Fi Internet service provider, Aircell, say they hope to introduce a new entertainment option for passengers wishing to stream movies or TV episodes on their laptop, tablet computer or smartphone while in the air. American is testing the service and plans to introduce it later this year if tests go well [...]
The government plans to announce a new set of passenger protections on Wednesday aimed primarily at travelers’ growing frustration over airline fees. Although the rules do not set limits on how much carriers can charge for items like bags, ticket changes and seats, they do require airlines to more clearly disclose these and other fees [...]
Philadelphia International Airport now offers mini hotel rooms that can be rented for just an hour or two. They come complete with Internet, a flat-screen TV and a day bed for those looking for an escape during a cancellation or a layover.
Gas prices have jumped nearly 20 cents over the past two weeks, approaching the all-time high, according to a survey published Sunday. The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular is $3.76, the Lundberg Survey found. The previous survey three weeks ago found an average of $3.57. That means prices are now just 35 [...]
Airlines again are seeking to boost round-trip ticket prices $10 on many domestic routes, while quietly offering huge limited-time discounts between other U.S. cities. US Airways on Thursday raised most of its domestic round-trip fares by $10, and three competing airlines — Delta, American and Continental — matched the increase Thursday and Friday. It was [...]
The Southwest Airlines jet that was cruising at 35,000 feet Friday when a hole opened in the roof was current with maintenance checks, including a major inspection last year, according to federal air-safety investigators. The National Transportation Safety Board said the hole in the plane was caused by fatigue cracks in the aluminum underskin of [...]
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