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Google adds flight schedules to search results

Sat, 05/28/2011 - 14:07 by NeelamGoswami

Google has begun adding flight schedules to its search results. The internet search giant announced Friday the addition of flight schedule and airport destinations to its search results, a feature that will help people find a list of destinations, durations, and airlines at one click.

Southwest unveils new frequent flier program

Fri, 01/07/2011 - 14:35 by Anter Prakash Singh

Southwest Airlines has announced a revamped frequent flier program. The new system which will come into effect from March, 1 will award credit points according to the price of ticket.

Expedia stops sale of American Airlines tickets

Mon, 01/03/2011 - 15:42 by Anter Prakash Singh

Expedia Inc. has said that it will not be selling tickets online for American Airlines. The announcement is the latest in the ongoing feud between the Airlines and online travel agencies.

Does US Airways Group Measure Up?

Thu, 12/23/2010 - 09:40 by Seth Jayson

Margins matter. The more US Airways Group (NYSE: LCC) keeps of each buck it earns in revenue, the more money it has to invest in growth, fund new strategic plans, or (gasp!) distribute to shareholders. Healthy margins often separate pretenders from the best stocks in the market.  That's why I check on my holdings' margins at least once a quarter. I'm looking for the absolute numbers, comparisons to sector peers and competitors, and any trend that may tell me how strong US Airways Group's competitive position could be.

Air travel and fares head up for holiday

Wed, 11/03/2010 - 02:11 by Prince damin

New York -- Pent up demand is apt to increase travel on U.S. airlines for the Thanksgiving holiday, industry analysts said.

"Many who stayed home for the holidays last year are hopping on a plane this year," said FareCompare.com Chief Executive Officer Rick Seaney, The Dallas Morning Star reported Tuesday.

The Air Transport Association also predicted an increase in fliers for the holiday. The trade group said 3.5 percent more passengers will fly this year compared to a year ago for a total of 24 million.

The ATA counts a 12-day period, Nov. 19 through Nov. 30, as Thanksgiving travel.

As the number of passengers recovers from a prolonged, recessionary slump, however, fare prices are also headed higher.

Vacationing Within Budget

Sun, 09/26/2010 - 19:27 by Anter Prakash Singh

Vacation, the word arouses magnificent memories of times well spent in the company of our loved ones. Though money is a major consideration, it does not have to be an obstacle in your desire to go on a vacation with someone special, or enjoy a relaxing holiday all in the company of yourself.

FAA proposes more rest time for pilots

Sat, 09/11/2010 - 22:40 by Prince damin

Washington -- The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed altering rest mandates for U.S. commercial pilots in a what could be a costly set of rule changes.

Airlines may need to hire more pilots to allow pilots to enough time to rest between work shifts, The Los Angeles Times reported Saturday.

The study of pilot fatigue was prompted by a crash near Buffalo, N.Y., last year that killed 50 people during a regional flight. At the time it was noted that pilots frequently fly hundreds of miles, as commuters, just to make it to their next flight assignment, cutting down on the time they have to actually sleep.

Air Travel at a Bargain

Sat, 09/04/2010 - 12:51 by Gauri Retarekar

The air-fares offered by most airlines today are influenced by scores of factors. But, saving on air-travel is easy, provided you are ready to devote a little more time and efforts.

Kids hop plane to Nashville

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 22:58 by Prince damin

Jacksonville, Fla. -- Southwest Airlines said no rules were broken when three youngsters, ages 15, 13 and 11, used some savings to fly solo from Florida to Nashville.

Bridget Brown, 15, of Jacksonville, said she has saved about $700 from babysitting proceeds so she asked friend Bobby Nolan III, 13, if there was anywhere he wanted to go via plane, First Coast News reported Friday.

The duo brought Brown's 11-year-old brother along to the airport and the three of them purchased tickets to Nashville at the Southwest counter.

"He said OK and told us how much it would be and then we paid him," Brown said. "Then he put the flight things on our bags and then he said you better run because you might miss your flight.

JetBlue Airways awarded highest honors in airline customer satisfaction

Tue, 06/08/2010 - 17:22 by Anupreet Kaur

JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU), hometown airline of New York, has been awarded the highest honor in airline customer satisfaction.

Honored by J.D. Power and Associates 2010 North America Airline Satisfaction Study(SM), the carrier has received the award for the fifth year in a row.

Also, it is the sixth consecutive customer satisfaction award that the airline has received from the J.D. Power and Associates.

Accepting the honor, Dave Barger, president and CEO of JetBlue Airways, said, “On behalf of JetBlue's 12,500 crewmembers, we humbly accept this recognition for the sixth consecutive year."

Spirit Airlines to charge travelers for carry-on luggage

Wed, 04/07/2010 - 11:39 by Jaspreet Virk

After becoming the first airline in the nation to charge passengers fees for checked bags and beverages three years ago, Spirit Airlines has again taken the lead as it will soon charge air travelers for carry-on bags.

Airlines crowds arrived early this year

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 22:07 by Inderjit Singh

New York -- Rough economics pushed U.S. holiday travelers to find creative ways to fly this year, including avoiding expensive peak travel days, an airfare expert said.

Chief Executive Officer of FareCompare.com Rick Seaney said, "everybody's looking at every dime. They're all worried about their jobs."

Major airlines have found travelers booking flights early to avoid high fares, The New York Times reported Wednesday, one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Peggy Edwards of Atlanta said she pulled her children from school "for a couple of days, because it was so much cheaper." She arrived in New York Friday, the Times reported.

Edwards said she saved more than $100 on each fare by extending the vacation.