Despite that popular childhood chant, finders is not keepers in the adult world, which is why a United Airlines employee is in hot water for allegedly boosting $129,000 in jewelry that was stashed in a passenger’s lost bag. [More]
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Hellish Construction Forces Some Travelers To Drag Luggage Into LaGuardia Airport On Foot
By 8.24.16
The folks behind an ongoing construction project aimed at overhauling LaGuardia Airport are promising to organize things a bit better, after traffic gridlock forced some passengers to leave their taxis and walk into the airport on foot, dragging their luggage along with them. [More]
There Will Soon Be Only One Howard Johnson Restaurant Left In The Country
By 8.24.16
In a few weeks, one of two remaining Howard Johnson restaurants will close down, which means that there will only be one remaining to serve up fried clam strips and other favorites of customers past. [More]
Cuba Gives Final Approval For First Commercial Flights From Florida
By 8.19.16
If you’ve had your bags packed and been ready to go to Cuba, there’s good news: the island nation’s government has have given the final go-ahead for commercial flights taking off from Miami and Fort Lauderdale. [More]
Guy Stashed Monkey In His Shirt For Flight To Vegas Instead Of Explaining It’s A Support Animal
By 8.10.16
Here’s some advice we never thought we’d have to give: if you’re going to bring a monkey on a commercial plane, it’s best to inform the airline you’re traveling with that it’s an emotional support animal, instead of stashing it in your shirt. Because, you know, people might notice. [More]
Man Pleads Guilty To Hacking United Airlines To Steal Travel Vouchers
By 8.10.16
Remember the guy who was accused of hacking into United Airlines system so he could steal a bunch of travel vouchers and then sell them for a profit? He’s just pleaded guilty. [More]
Muslim Passengers Report Being Removed From Recent Delta, American Flights
By 8.5.16
Recently, two sets of Muslim American travelers have reported being removed from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines flights after flight crew in both incidents said they felt uncomfortable. [More]
Man Accused Of Groping Fellow Passenger On Virgin America Flight
By 8.3.16
When it comes to air travel, it seems that every few months a passenger is assaulted by a fellow traveler. This time a woman on a Virgin America flight said her seat mate inappropriately touched her, and then offered to buy drinks to smooth things over. [More]
Spirit Promo Gives Bonus Miles To Customers Who Buy The Cheapest Fares
By 8.3.16
Whether they like it or not, travelers have become used to the fact that many airlines now reward frequent-flier miles based on how much your ticket costs: the more you spend, the more miles you get. But Spirit is flipping that idea on its head, and will instead offer bonus miles to customers who buy the cheapest fares — for a limited time. [More]
Air France Warning Travelers Of Canceled Flights Amid Strike
By 8.1.16
If you’re planning a vacation that involves Air France, well, you should probably keep a close eye on your itinerary: the airline is warning travelers that a worker strike that’s already grounded 900 flights and affected 150,000 customers may result in more last-minute flight cancellations. [More]
Southwest CEO Compares Major Outage To “Once-In-A-Thousand-Year” Flood
By 8.1.16
UPDATE: The union representing Southwest’s pilots has called for CEO Gary Kelly to resign following last week’s fiasco.
You might recall the massive technical outage that hit Southwest Airlines last week, canceling 700 flights and snarling travel plans for thousands of people. That was a bad thing, the airlines CEO Gary Kelly says, but Southwest will move past it, comparing the issue to an infrequent natural disaster. [More]
JetBlue Starting Flights To Cuba Next Month From $99 Each Way
By 7.29.16
JetBlue is getting the jump on other domestic airlines that have announced their plans for flights to Cuba, saying it’ll be the first domestic airline to fly a commercial flight from the U.S. to the island nation, starting next month. [More]
Man Arrested For Doing Yoga, Threatening Crew On Flight Owes United Airlines $44,000
By 7.29.16
Remember the man who was arrested after he refused to stop doing yoga and got violent with the crew, forcing the pilot of a United Airlines flight to turn the plane around? For all of that, he’ll have to pay United more than $44,000. [More]
Boeing Might Stop Making 747 Jumbo Jets After Recent Slump In Orders
By 7.28.16
The days of flying through the air in a jumbo jet filled with hundreds of other travelers may someday be a thing of the past, as Boeing says it’s considering stopping production on its 747s. [More]
Judge Grants Class-Action Status In Case Over Delta, AirTran Original Checked Bag Fees
By 7.14.16
A lawsuit that stretches back to all the way to 2009 and the early days of baggage fees accusing Delta Air Lines and AirTran of colluding to implement their original fees for passengers’ first checked bags has finally achieved class-action certification. [More]
If You’re Booking A Hotel Room At Prepaid Rate, Be Sure To Read The Fine Print
By 7.13.16
If you’ve booked a room directly through a hotel chain’s website, you’ve more than likely seen lower-cost options for visitors who agree to prepay for at least some of their stay. Before you choose that cheaper room, make sure you know what you’re agreeing to so that you don’t end up on the hook for hundreds of dollars later if you have to make a change. [More]
Southwest Airlines Passenger Thanks “Selfless” Flight Attendant For Comforting Her Daughter
By 7.11.16
Thanks to the prevalence of social media, news spreads farther than it used to. Some of what’s going on out there is awful and sad, but there are also bright spots to be found. Like the story of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant who went above and beyond to comfort a young passenger who was scared to fly. [More]
NTSB Investigating After Delta Flight Lands At The Wrong Airport
By 7.8.16
Delta Air Lines passengers may have been a bit confused last night, when their flight landed at the wrong airport in South Dakota. The National Transportation Safety Board is now investigating to figure out how the heck that happened. [More]
