U.S. Airports Want Passenger Fee Charge Increased
U.S. airports have been lobbying Congress for more money, at the expense of the flier. USA Today reports that airlines have asked Congress to raise the "passenger facility charge" – a fee fliers pay, which is included in the overall price of airline tickets. Currently, the ...
Read more3 Airlines Fined for Stranding Passengers on Tarmac
Continental Airlines, ExpressJet Airlines and Mesaba Airlines are being fined $175,000 for leaving passengers stranded on a tarmac overnight. Minneapolis-bound Continental Express Flight 2816 garnered much publicity when it was forced to divert to Rochester because of thunderstorms back in ...
Read moreNext Weekend Away: Cheap Travel to Hawaii
If you haven’t caught on by now, our “Next Weekend Away” segment allows you to take off for the weekend to an exciting and fun destination that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. We publish these ideas every Friday afternoon, and suggest trips for the next weekend, so you have a little ...
Read moreMexico: Flights and Three All-Inclusive Nights From $603
If you haven’t gotten a chance to visit Mexico at its absolute cheapest in 2009, this deal isn’t one to ignore. Imagine stretching out on the beach of Riviera Nayarit and soaking up the sun and sand while you relax with a margarita. Now, when you book with Continental Airlines Vacations, ...
Read moreZagat’s Winners and Ratings for Best Airlines
If you’re the kind of person that won’t see a movie, read a book, or dine at a restaurant without checking out the reviews first, then you’ll definitely want to peruse Zagat’s rating for best airlines before you book flights for the holidays this year. Approximately 5,900 passengers ...
Read moreFlights and Six Nights in Athens, from $799
When you set foot in Athens, you’ll be in the ancient Greek city of the Olympic gods. Filled with monuments and attractions set in historic landscapes, this metropolis is not to be missed. From the acropolis and the pantheon to the bustling flea markets, to the heights of Mount Likavitos and ...
Read moreCheapflights’ Holiday Tips on Cancellations, Being Stuck at the Airport, and Travel Mishaps
Some things are just out of our control, and a flight cancellation is one of those things. If you’re traveling today and you happen to have the unfortunate luck of getting a flight canceled, fear not: There are plenty of things you can do at the airport to entertain yourself, get a new ...
Read moreUSA Today’s Ten Tips for Thanksgiving Travelers
If you’re traveling today, there’s a lot of work that goes into a successful flight. Today is one of the busiest travel days of the year, and highways, airports, and planes will be more crowded than usual. In order to escape the chaos, take extra time to double check your ...
Read moreThanksgiving Travel Report: Flight Costs Have Fallen, but Gas Prices Remain High
Gas prices are slowly rising, making road trips look grim for Thanksgiving travelers. Prices are much higher than last year, and the national average for a gallon of regular gas peaked at $2.64 on Monday. Compared to a year ago, gas prices have skyrocketed 72 cents per gallon, and up to $77.56 ...
Read more48-Hour Sale: Three Nights and Flights to Disney
If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the entire family, take advantage of Bookit.com’s 48-hour sale to Orlando. With a discount package of three nights at the newly renovated Regal Sun Resort and flights from cities all over the country, you can’t afford to skip this. The ...
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