by Charlie Leocha | Oct 19, 2013
This weekend, we look at some surprising facts about the Airbus 380, the largest plane in the sky. We examine the rise of the free hotel breakfast, see some new gimmicks that just might work to entice travelers to visit new properties and venues, and we learn about US...
by Janice Hough | Oct 18, 2013
The love-hate relationship that has evolved over the years between airlines and travel agents has been and will continue to be well-documented. Airlines have never been fond of paying commissions to travel agents, so they stopped. Now, airlines are actively poaching...
by Charlie Leocha | Oct 16, 2013
In Washington, the Consumer Travel Alliance is looking at different approaches to the problems of change fees for the sick and at the increasingly cramped seating in coach. Instead of petitioning the airlines for redress, perhaps the best avenue is to use medical and...
by Charlie Leocha | Oct 12, 2013
From Amelia Earhart to Liu Yang, this infographic shows that when it comes to aircraft, it is definitely not just a man’s world. Courtesy of: Flight Store Charlie LeochaCharlie Leocha is the President of Travelers United. He has been working in Washington, DC,...
by Janice Hough | Oct 10, 2013
The list of formerly free airline options just keeps on growing. However, where food is concerned, what was free is coming back packaged as premium with premium prices. Most legacy carriers gave up on free food in coach a long time ago. New paid, onboard options are...
by Charlie Leocha | Oct 9, 2013
US Airways and American Airlines in their quest to get their merger approved, requested all of the records retained by the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding their approval of precious mergers. Where on one hand, the airlines demanded an early trial date because...
