Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air has launched a special program of FREE perks for active and retired military and their families, including free checked baggage and priority boarding. National Guard and military reserve members and their dependents also get the perks. Under the new Allegiant Honors program, active and retired U.S. military passengers get the following services FREE - allof which … [Read more...]
International Airfare Deals to Book Now
Plan your summer and fall getaway now and save money on international flights as low as $149. Here are deals that will help you fill your bucket list without emptying your wallet, and some travel technology news for international fliers. WOW air - This ultra-affordable Icelandic airline may be named for the reaction we get when seeing their fares. WOW is launching flights to Tel Aviv in … [Read more...]
Your Travel Rights: Airline Overbooking
Millions of people around the world have seen the brutal video and photos of a man dragged off a flight, kicking, screaming and knocked unconscious, because United Airlines wanted his seat for an employee. Do you have rights when airlines overbook flights and bump you? It depends. United's shameful treatment of a paying customer set off a social media storm, including Twitter hashtag … [Read more...]
JetBlue gives passengers free in-flight WiFi
JetBlue is now giving passengers FREE WiFi on all domestic flights. JetBlue claims to be the first U.S. airline to offer the perk. Other airlines have on-board WiFi, but you have to pay for it. Delta and American Airlines offer WiFi on most domestic flights, for $16 a day, which includes connecting flights. Southwest charges $8 per day per device on domestic flights. Charges vary for … [Read more...]
Lufthansa in-flight mood lighting
Lufthansa is the first airline worldwide to use a color palette of on-board lighting, designed to fit with the day and night-time biorhythms of passengers. Anybody who has ever traveled across time zones, especially internationally, knows about jetlag, which is what happens when your body clock gets out of sync, and when you don't have enough sleep to fix the problem. Lufthansa's biorhythmic … [Read more...]