Flights

The darling of anti-fee flyers may not be their darling for too much longer. JetBlue is now “unbundling” checked bags and offering different price levels depending on the amount of baggage you are bringing. From the Consumerist: One of the last remaining airlines holding out against fees for checked bags …

Don’t have global entry but want an easy passage back into the country? You can do that now when you arrive at Dulles Airport. The MWAA announced they are adding express kiosks for returning passengers, which can reduce wait times by up to 89%. From their press release: “Dulles International wants every …

If you are a US Airways flyer who frequents DCA at all, you are very familiar with the craziness of gate 35a and its shuttle buses. But soon, you will be able to board the commuter flights in DCA through an enclosed area. From the press release: The capital construction program includes …

The Flight Deal posted some amazing deals yesterday–like $500 to Hawaii from the East Coast.  That’s not a deal you see very often. It’s not a deal you see for very long either. In fact, when I got the texts, I messaged Keri, but she was in meetings herself. Long …

Parking at Reagan Airport is getting smarter. According to a press release, Reagan Airport is now accepting payment for parking via smart phones.  The garage entrances and exits will have QR codes that you can scan that will automatically process payment. That’s easier than trying to remember, after a day …

A Denver-Bound plane had to make an emergency landing in Missouri after the cabin lost pressure. Three of the passengers were treated in the hospital afterwards, but there were no serious injuries reported. We’re always told what to do when a cabin loses pressure, but what does it mean when a …

This Air New Zealand safety video is literally of epic quality. Air New Zealand safety video It stars Peter Jackson and Elijah Woods and a couple of special cameos. Air New Zealand is the “official airline to Middle-earth” and has been doing Lord of the Ring/Hobbit themed campaigns from the beginning. In …

I’m sure most luxury miles and points travelers would love to fly in First Class on an A380. There are 143 of these birds out there, and Mighty Travels has a great article on what you need to do to get yourself into that cabin. For a peak into the cabin, …

The Daily Herald has a great article on how flight attendants were a large driving force in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and specifically, its Title VII. The anecdotes in the article are pretty shocking: Dedicated to protecting the safety of others, Lake Barrington’s Shari Worrell …

How many times have you given up pursuing money you are owed just because it seems way too difficult? If I had to go through all the headaches Babs went through to get me a refund on my Priority Pass Select, I would have given up close the the beginning. Now …