Thoughts On The American-USAirways Merger
Update: 02/13, It's on folks.
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This was originally posted on 02/06:
It seems that American and USAirways are all but certain to announce merger plans next...
6 Ways To Access The Dan Lounge In Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport
Being named "Dan" alone won't cut it...
...But wallet candy like this will.
There are Dan Lounges in the B and C corridors in TLV. Here's...
Israel Restored To Category 1 Safety Rating; More Competition Ahead?
The FAA downgraded Israel 4 years ago to a category 2 safety status over concerns about Israel's oversight of non-commercial flights.
Because of that Israeli...
Award Fees Roundup
Notes:
-Fees are per passenger and apply for one-way and round-trip awards (Delta and USAirways do not have one-way awards).
-Airlines charge a phone fee for...
International Baggage Fees On The Rise Yet Again.
Last July Continental and United raised the price of checking a 2nd bag to Europe or Israel from $50 to $70. Shortly thereafter the...
Hawaii Gets An LCC!
Hawaii hasn't had a LCC (low cost carrier) offering service to the mainland since the demise of ATA. It's a market that Airtran,...
The End Of Continental Is Near, Sort Of.
The final flight with a Continental flight number will be Continental 1267 which is scheduled to depart on March 2nd from Phoenix at 11:59pm...
Updated: The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart.
Worth noting: USAirways is the last airline flying from North America to Israel that still gives 2 free bags.
This chart can be accessed at...
Updated: The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart.
This chart can be accessed at www.dansdeals.com/baggage
The chart below has been updated with all of the latest baggage fee changes for 21 US and...
Free Wi-Fi Aboard Airtran, Delta, And Virgin America, Courtesy Of Google!
Free WiFi Linky
Valid 11/20/10-01/02/11.
HT: Asher O, via the Dansdeals Forums
More Terrible Airline Consolidation News…
On the heals of the United/Continental merger which will take effect in just 5 days, another merger has been announced.
Southwest Airlines plans to buy...
Updated: The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart.
The baggage fee chart has been totally redone to make it more readable!
The new chart includes all of the latest prices changes for 21...
Delta Ups The Ante On Elite Upgrades!
Delta's miles may be known as "Skypesos" for being worth far less then any other airline's mileage currency, but they've announced some nice moves...
Award Fees Roundup!
Update: The chart has been updated with AA now waiving the award expedite fees for all elite members. Congrats to all those that...
Get A Free Checked Bag When Flying Delta With A Delta AMEX!
Related: Baggage fee roundup for 21 airlines can be found at www.dansdeals.com/baggage.
Continental has offered a free bag to its credit card holders for some...
WSJ: Continental-United Merger Coming Monday.
WSJ Article Linky
Monday will be a sad day for Continental fans. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Continental and United will announce that...
Got BMI Silver Elite Status? Here’s How To Get Your Free Baggage On Continental!
Update: You can call BMI at +44 (0)1332 854274 (2 cents per minute via Google Voice) to request that your Star Alliance Silver card...
The Pioneer Of Checked Baggage Fees Is Now Launching A Carry-On Bag Fee…
Update: The fee doesn't go into effect until 08/01. Perhaps they are waiting to see if there will be a customer backlash before...
Airtran Joins The List Of Airlines Allowing Free Refares!
Most airlines will give you a refund or credit for the drop in fare if the price of a ticket you already bought goes...
Updated: Standby Polices For 11 US Airlines.
Want to know if you can fly the day before your flight or on a different flight on the day of your flight without...
HOT! Play The GoGo Race And Win Free Or Discounted Wi-Fi On Your Next Flight!
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Baggage Fees
The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart:
The chart below has been updated with all of the latest baggage fee changes for 21 US and...
Updated: The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart.
01/20: Updated with today's Hawaiian Airlines changes.
01/18: Updated with today's AA changes.
01/15: Updated with today's USAirways changes.
Instead of posting the full baggage fee chart...
USAToday On Elite Status, Mileage Runs, Up In The Air…
Related: 18 Months Later The Wall Street Journal Reports On Coins For Miles…
"Up In The Air" has sparked newspapers across the globe to report...
Continental’s BusinessFirst Flat Bed Launches Today!
Note: Continental has posted via their twitter account that they are giving away free flights through "Go Cards" being given away at Columbus Circle...
GoGo In-Flight Free Wi-Fi Codes!
Each code is valid once per email address.
General code: SURFGOGOFREE
AA: AATRYGOGO
AA: 1939admiral70aa
Delta: DELTATRYGOGO
HT: Eli, Via the Dansdeals Forums.
Continental Star Alliance Integration Changes!
As you probably know Continental is about to become the largest airline ever to change alliances when they go from 9 member Skyteam to...
Clear Is Ceasing Operations!
Clear, the "ezpass" for airport security, is closing down effective immediately.
Many readers have gotten free memberships from them via various offers in the past. ...
From The Creators Of Skybus…Jet America!
www.jetamerica.com
I'm still angry at Skybus. By the time I finally had bought $9 tickets from Columbus to LA they went out of business...
Anyway ...
How Not To Evacuate An Aircraft…
Southwest Airlines flight 519 from New Orleans-Houston caught fire as it landed on Wednesday. I find 2 things shocking from the incredible video that...
AA Launches One-Way Mileage Awards!!!
Effective immediately you can now book one-way awards on American Airlines for half of the round-trip mileage required!
AA is the first major US based...
Down The Slippery Slope We Go…
Update: Northwest has added the same charge for tickets bought on or after 04/22 for travel on or after 07/01.
Delta will now charge $50...
Continental Brings Back The 500 Mile Online Booking Bonus!
Update: The terms seem to exclude US residents...as to why this shows up on the US version of Continental.com is anyone's guess...
Effective today Continental...
Effective Immediately: Lower Continental Fees On Award Ticket Changes!
Continental has spelled out their new reduced award ticket fees...if only all the other carriers would follow!
For award tickets booked beginning 02/19 the award...
Continental Airlines Updates…
I've long considered Continental to be the best airline on which to earn elite status with. While AA's EXP status is arguably the finest...
Jetblue Sets Its Sights On LAX Once Again!
Related:
Jetblue Will Serve LAX! (02/12/08)
Jet Fuel Costs Force Jetblue Out Of…LAX? (05/06/08)
Jetblue will try again to make LAX work, service between LAX...
Updated: The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart.
Special welcome to Consumerist.com readers! This chart is updated daily with all of the latest baggage fees. Be sure to check out dansdeals.com...
New Routes, New Mileage Opportunities!
It's always a good thing when an airline begins new service on a competitive route. It eases pressure on fares and on limited award...
Current Airline Checked Baggage Fees Roundup…
Recent Updates:
-Effective for tickets bought on or after 11/06/08 for travel on or after 12/05/08 Delta has eliminated the first free bag and...
Approved: Delta To Become The World’s Largest Airline.
Update: The merger has closed, so contractually Continental can bolt from the Skyteam alliance as early as 07/29/09.
The DOJ has just approved the Delta-Northwest...
