Flights

JetBlue to Charge for Checked Bags; Less Legroom

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 …

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Get *Almost* Global Entry Without Global Entry at Dulles Airport

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 …

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It’s the End of DCA’s 35A As We Know It

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 …

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Why You Should Subscribe to Airline Deals

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 …

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You SHALL Pass: Most Epic Flight Safety Video Ever

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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 …

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How to Fly in an A380 First Class Cabin

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, …

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