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InsideFlyer June 2009 |
New Delta Bag Fee Most domestic airlines charge bag-check fees when flying within the U.S. However, Delta Air Lines is the first U.S.-based airline to charge passengers $50 to check a second bag on flights to international destinations. |
InsideFlyer October 2008 |
Continental Baggage, OnePass Changes Continental Airlines new checked bag policy goes into effect. Plus, changes to the elite mileage bonus program cause a stir among OnePass elite members. |
InsideFlyer July 2011 |
Bag Fees Rise Again United, Continental and Delta are all raising their fees for checking a second bag on transatlantic flights. |
InsideFlyer February 2010 |
Bag Fees Baggage fees have proven to be a reliable way for the airlines to generate more revenue without raising airfares and Delta and Continental are increasing their checked bag fees |
InsideFlyer May 2014 |
InsideEdition The latest information on airline baggage fees for frequent flyers. |
InsideFlyer October 2012 |
Growing Fees Whether you love 'em or hate 'em (and we know you hate 'em), airlines fees are a lucrative business for the airlines. |
InsideFlyer February 2009 |
Upgrade FAQs Here's a look at those elusive upgrades. We know you want them and answer some commonly asked questions about how to get them. |
InsideFlyer June 2009 |
Alaska Bag Fee One of the last holdouts to allow passengers one complimentary checked bag, Alaska Airlines, has folded. |
The Motley Fool August 9, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Will Virgin Save You Money? Virgin America, the newest part of the British Virgin Group, started flying yesterday, offering discounted promotional fares to raise business. For existing carriers, this is bad news. For transcontinental passengers, it could be good. |
The Motley Fool August 25, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
This Good News Is No Big Deal New rules governing airlines took effect earlier this week, but they won't have a huge impact on flying. |
The Motley Fool February 25, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
How to Deal With Sky-High Airfares The economic recovery has made many people breathe a big sigh of relief. But an improving economy has brought what some would call an unintended consequence: higher airfares. |
InsideFlyer February 2013 |
Red Carpet Treatment Achieving the highest elite status is the strategy many members use to travel in the premium cabin without paying any extra money. And if you're lucky enough to fly an airline from a non-hub airport, your chances of being upgraded improve even more. |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2010 Selena Maranjian |
Hooray for Carry-On Luggage Fees! These airline fees make more sense than you'd think, but Congress has reportedly secured no-fee agreements from five major airlines. |
InsideFlyer December 2009 |
Frontier's New Benefits New ownership at Frontier Airlines brings changes to its EarlyReturns program. |
The Motley Fool September 8, 2011 Neha Chamaria |
Extra Bucks for Airlines -- Not for Investors Airlines are earning increased revenue from extra fees. |
InsideFlyer July 2010 |
Delta SkyMiles Award Fee Changes Delta SkyMiles has announced some changes that will go into effect immediately and others that will be implemented by this fall or next year. |
The Motley Fool August 31, 2004 Tim Beyers |
Airfares Head North by Northwest The airline attempts to offset revenue shortfalls with a new tax on tickets. |
InsideFlyer December 2009 |
As the World Turns A close look at three global airline alliances addresses questions regarding the industry, as well as customers. |
InsideFlyer December 2008 |
Naughty or Nice? Here's a look back at 2008. What happened, how frequent flyers reacted and what, if anything, you can do about it. |
InsideFlyer May 2009 |
London Bonus Earn big mileage traveling between the U.S. and the U.K. |
InsideFlyer April 2009 |
Award Patrol 2009 Is the perception that it's constantly getting more difficult to claim an award flight true? |
The Motley Fool November 23, 2011 Sean Williams |
Airlines -- Kick 'Em While They're Down New legislation has the potential to put a serious crimp in the airline sector's cash flow. |
InsideFlyer September 2011 |
United Launches New Credit Card United Airlines launched the new United MileagePlus Explorer Card which is designed to appeal to elite and non-elite members alike. |
InsideFlyer January 2009 |
The [New] Delta Workbook A checklist for members of Delta SkyMiles and Northwest WorldPerks to guide them through the upcoming merger. |
InsideFlyer April 2008 |
Merger Madness Merger buzz stirs concern for frequent flyer programs. |
InsideFlyer March 2009 |
WorldPerks/SkyMiles Line Up The elite mileage bonuses for Northwest WorldPerks members are being reduced to match the bonuses earned by Delta SkyMiles members. |
The Motley Fool September 30, 2004 Rich Smith |
Straighten Up and Fly Right Why do the airlines continue to sell services below cost? |
InsideFlyer June 2014 |
InsideEdition Frontier Airlines has changed the airlines' pricing tiers and is now offering economy and Classic Plus ticket fares. |
InsideFlyer January 2009 |
AA Paperless Boarding Pass American Airlines is testing a new mobile boarding pass system for travelers flying from Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles International and John Wayne Orange County. |
InsideFlyer January 2015 |
Mileage Plan Makes Earning Changes Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Gold 75K members will earn 50,000 bonus miles upon qualification and an elite mileage bonus of 125 percent when flying on Alaska Airlines and all partner airlines. |
InsideFlyer October 2003 |
Continental OnePass Announces Changes to Program for 2004 The frequent flyer industry has entered a new era, one in which the focus has shifted from loyalty and is now aimed directly at revenue. |
InsideFlyer February 2012 |
Dividend Miles Changes Just days after Delta announced it was reducing the number of complimentary checked bags for Silver Medallion members, US Airways followed suit and announced the end of a free second checked bag. |
InsideFlyer July 2003 |
Continental, Delta, Northwest Alliance Starts Up Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines have announced that members of the three airlines frequent flyer programs will be able to take advantage of new program and lounge benefits starting back on June 18. |
BusinessWeek October 1, 2009 Esme E. Deprez |
For Airlines, Fees Become Lifelines From baggage to blankets, a la carte charges are becoming significant revenue sources for airlines. |
Entrepreneur August 2006 Julie Moline |
Paying for Perks Want the travel amenities you're used to? Be ready to pay up. |
InsideFlyer August 2012 |
Airline Security Fees Currently, the security fee on a one-way, nonstop ticket is $2.50 but the Senate recently approved an increase to $5 for one-way nonstop flights and $10 for roundtrip flights. |
InsideFlyer November 2010 |
Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Surprise Southwest Airlines has entered into an agreement to buy AirTran Airways and the two airlines are expected to combine once AirTran stockholders and government regulatory agencies approve the merger. |
InsideFlyer April 2013 |
Cover Story US Airways and American Airlines announced their upcoming consolidation with the combined airline being called American Airlines. Members of American AAdvantage and US Airways Dividend Miles have already started getting some details about what to expect from the new AAdvantage program. |
InsideFlyer January 2009 |
Zagat Reveals Top Airlines Zagat recently released the names of top-rated domestic and international airlines and airports, based on a survey of 9,950 frequent flyers and travel professionals. |
Popular Mechanics December 20, 2007 Erin Scottberg |
Anatomy of Lost Luggage: How to Track Your Bags (and Save 'Em) Find out how luggage gets lost -- and what you can do to minimize the risk. |
InsideFlyer November 2011 |
The New United MileagePlus Takes Off Will the new program soar like an eagle or be a turkey? We take a look at the changes and point out which members will benefit the most. |
The Motley Fool June 11, 2010 Rex Moore |
Airlines Turn the Corner Profits are down, but passenger satisfaction is up. |
BusinessWeek June 19, 2006 Michael Arndt |
Northwest Airlines: The Surly Skies Flyers rate Northwest dead last among the nation's major airlines. |
The Motley Fool September 8, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
Annoying Fuel Fees Are Here to Stay Companies need to wise up about how much customers will tolerate. |
InsideFlyer February 2007 |
High Flyers Who are the elite travelers? What are the elite frequent flyers programs offering their members? What do frequent flyers want? And what trends are we seeing? |
The Motley Fool July 30, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Air Travel Survival Guide Nothing's worse than needing a vacation from your vacation after dealing with travel difficulties. With the right combination of luck and skill, however, you can navigate yourself into a winning trip no matter what happens. |
DailyCandy July 9, 2005 |
Travel: Making the Upgrade Here are a few tricks of the trade for upgrading your airline ticket. |
InsideFlyer November 2008 |
Credit Card Choices Seven reasons why affinity cards are better than cash back cards and why they deserve a second look. |
InsideFlyer July 2003 |
Airlines Jump on Just one week after United announced its "Fly 3, Get 1 Free" summer promotion targeting business travelers, every major North American airline has come out with its own, remarkably similar, promotion. |
InsideFlyer January 2009 |
Alaska and Delta Flight Bonus Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines have announced they are becoming "preferred alliance partners" and customers of both airlines will benefit from being able to use each airline's lounges and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits. |