Deal Alert: Airlines put Europe on sale for 2017
Today British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have a great deal on round trip, nonstop flights to London from many major US gateways- just $504 round trip! FULL STORY This is an especially good deal for...
View Article7 ways to avoid ugly flight delays or cancellations
“How was your flight?” That will be one of the most common greetings this week as millions of Americans hit the skies for Thanksgiving. For most, the answer will be “the flight was fine, what’s for...
View ArticleIn-flight wi-fi makes small but steady gains
A new report finds that U.S. airlines remain way ahead of their foreign counterparts in the availability of in-flight Wi-Fi. However, the Routehappy.com report also notes that the world’s airlines have...
View ArticleIs that paleo? Eat like a caveman on your next trip
You may work religiously at home to follow a paleo or gluten-free diet, but once you head to the airport all bets can be off. Around every corner—from the concourse to the airplane to the hotel to the...
View ArticleHow often are planes washed?
Like a shiny, freshly washed and waxed car, a shiny, clean plane is a thing of beauty. Right? But have you ever excitedly peered out at the plane you’re about to board and thought, “Hmm, that big bird...
View ArticleWhere flight attendants sleep on planes
As the crowded, busy summer season approaches and we are all wondering what kind of spaces we’ll soon be traveling in, it seems time for another look at some of the secret spaces we’ve recently...
View ArticleDon’t bare your feet on the plane! And more inflight etiquette tips
Summer is here and the the feet are coming out all over! On the plane that is. As we all pack onto planes during peak summer travel season, the behavior of our fellow passengers is on full display....
View ArticleWhich airlines earn the most from fees?
Everyone knows that almost all airlines have been imposing new fees on passengers in recent years, but a new report shows what a huge impact those fees are having on their revenues. And for many...
View ArticleAirlines: Are watery welcomes drying up?
Instead of rolling out a red carpet to welcome a new or special flight, airports frequently greet planes with blasts of water from their fire trucks. These are known as “wet” or “water” salutes. [FULL...
View ArticleCheaper one-way or roundtrip? Airline rules changing
For a long time, it has been part of air travel orthodoxy that it’s always a lot less expensive to buy a roundtrip ticket to your destination than two one-way tickets. But times are changing. [FULL...
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