Thanksgiving flights are packed, and airlines are recording record-high numbers for fees collected. Since planes are packed during the holiday season, it’s much more difficult to hide bags away in the overhead bins. If you’re flying this week, I hope that you have a safe journey – remember to: arrive early, pre-pay baggage fees online, [...]
Entries from November 2009
November 23, 2009
Fishing for JAL: Airlines Clash for Japanese Market
Note: This is also posted on my blog at the Seattle-PI In an attempt to lure Japan Airlines (JAL) away from the OneWorld alliance, Delta Air Lines and their SkyTeam Alliance partners are offering Japan Airlines (JAL) $1 billion to join SkyTeam. Japan Airlines, currently struggling in the economic climate, offers a broad network of [...]
November 19, 2009
Air Canada Announces Wi-Fi Service
Earlier today, Air Canada unveiled plans to implement in-flight internet service. The carrier said they’ve begun testing the technology on flights from Los Angeles to both Toronto and Montreal. Although they’re a bit behind U.S. carriers with in-flight internet, Air Canada will be the first Canadian airline to offer the service. Air Canada said they [...]
November 17, 2009
Airbus Sells 840-Seat A380
Just when you thought 555 passengers was a lot to fit in a commercial airliner, try 840. Air Austral, the flag carrier of Reunion in the southern Indian Ocean, purchased two all-economy versions of the aircraft – the first all economy version Airbus has sold. Is it safe, and how will it affect ticket prices? [...]
