Kids Ski/Snowboard Free in December
From December 7 through December 13, 2024, kids will get up to seven free lift tickets at 15 of Alterra Mountain Company’s North American mountain destinations to use during the new Kids Ski Free Week.
Airlines Pocket Billions in Junk Fees for Checked Baggage, Seat Reservations, More
Domestic biggies American, Delta and United and budget airlines Spirit and Frontier have been pocketing billions of dollars in so-called “junk fees” by charging extra for customers extra to select a seat or to carry on bags, according to a just-published Senate subcommittee report.
Thanksgiving Travel 2024 to Set Record
AAA projects nearly 80 million of us will be on the road, in the air and on the seas. That’s an increase of 1.7 million people compared to last year and exceeds pre-Pandemic levels. So be prepared for traffic jams and long check-in lines at airport and cruise ship terminals.
New Airline Refund Rules for Cancelled and Delayed Flights
New Federal rules now in effect require airlines to pay you back automatically and immediately within seven business days, with a full refund to whatever method you used to pay – cash, credit card or frequent flyer miles. No more haggling. No more vouchers.
JetBlue Drops Dozens of US, International Routes
JetBlue is dropping dozens of US routes and to popular international destinations, adding more upscale Mint Blue seats and offering new perks on Basic Blue budget seats. It’s all very confusing, and an effort to boost the bottom line. Flight Routes Being Dropped The airport losing the most flights is Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA),
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Norse Atlantic Airfare Sale to Europe From $135 Each Way
Budget airline Norse Atlantic Airways has launched another airfare sale, with one-way fares between US and Europe as low as $135, including such popular getaways as London, Paris, Rome, Berlin and Oslo. And there also are new, relaxed rules for carry-ons. Usually, such bargain fares are to promote new routes. This one is to promote
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Hello Kitty Fans Get Their Own Airline
There’s something new for Hello Kitty fans, and it’s not a new toy – it’s jet planes decorated inside and out with theme characters, including headsets and place mats for meal service. The special flights are on EVA Air, a major Asian-based airline. Called the Hello Kitty® Besties Jet, the airplane exterior is painted with
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Most Streesful Airports in the USA
Even without global software outages, some airports are worse than others. A recent study identifies the ten most stressful ones in the USA, which you might consider avoiding as you plan your next trip. So what’s the most stressful airport in the USA? The most delays and cancelled flights of any airport in the USA
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Norse Atlantic Airfare Sale to Europe from $109
Budget airline Norse Atlantic Airways has launched another airfare sale, with one-way fares between US and Europe as low as $109. Usually, such bargain fares are to promote new routes. This one is to promote fall, winter and spring travel, between September 2024 and March 2025. Norse Atlantic is calling it the “Early Bird Sale”,
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Allegiant Launches New Routes With Fares from $39
Allegiant is launching eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities with discount fares from $39 one way. The new routes begin in November 2024, but seats are on sale now on the airline’s website, and include such popular winter destinations as Palm Beach, Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale. Related Article – Allegiant offers Military discounts and
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