by Janice Hough | Aug 3, 2009
Most travelers have reluctantly adjusted to paying baggage fees every time they travel in the U.S. But international allowances for the most part have remained standard with even economy class passengers allowed two free bags. British Airways is about to change that....
by Janice Hough | Jul 31, 2009
These days, travelers may be forgiven for assuming the U.S. airline industry is eventually going to become one big giant code-share. Southwest Airlines, however, has always seemed to march to a different drummer in many ways, not least of which with their “Keep...
by Janice Hough | Jul 30, 2009
We’ve all been there. Your first flight is late, and that connection time seems shorter and shorter. And you hope against hope that maybe the second flight is also delayed, or that the airline will be merciful and hold the plane. But will they? Sometimes, it...
by Janice Hough | Jul 29, 2009
Travelers often return from France shaking their heads at how French people manage to stay thin. And certainly, the wine, the cheese and the wonderful breads, are all tempting. Not to mention “les desserts.” But after a few days watching my son’s...
by Janice Hough | Jul 28, 2009
Okay, so it’s not an everyday fee, but United Airlines is actually eliminating one of their most irritating charges – it’s the last minute ticketing fee for “free” Mileage Plus tickets. As most frequent fliers know, mileage tickets...