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2008 Review: The Best - and Worst - Airlines and Airports

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 6, 2009 at 1:01 pm

The best part of booking travel is actually getting to your destination, but delays and detours can really put a damper on the deal. Thanks to a new report from FlightStats (www.flightstats.com), we've got the best - and worst -...

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Airlines Sue FAA Over Proposed New “Rest” Rule

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 6, 2009 at 8:28 am

What quality of on-board rest should cockpit crews of ultra-long flights get? That’s the issue at the heart of a lawsuit just filed by seven airlines against the Federal Aviation Administration (www.faa.gov). The FAA wants crews on aircraft that fly...

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Discount Airfare: Lufthansa Cheap Flights to Europe

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 5, 2009 at 9:36 am

Act fast and lock in a cheap flight to Europe from San Francisco (SFO), thanks to Lufthansa. The airline is offering San Francisco flights from $247 each-way – exclusive of taxes and fees. Book and buy by Jan. 7 and...

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December Holiday Travel Down 70 Percent

Posted by cheapflights-US on January 5, 2009 at 9:15 am

Labeling airline on-time holiday performance numbers during December “nothing less than abysmal,” FlightStats (www.flightstats.com) says Christmastime delays “pulled the numbers for the month down below 70 percent for the first time all year.” The best performing major U.S. airline for...

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DOT Ranks Top Airports, Top Airlines

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 22, 2008 at 2:00 pm

Who’s tops amongst airports and airlines through September of 2008? The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (www.bts.gov) ranks Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL), not surprisingly, as the busiest airport in the land. When it comes to passengers, Southwest flies more...

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Discount Airfare: Horizon Air Flights to Mammoth Mountain

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 19, 2008 at 8:45 am

Here’s the ski-seasonal proposition: spend five hours driving from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mammoth Mountain (MMH) and its myriad of wintertime diversions, or spend an hour in-flight on Horizon Air. The Sierras are wondrous from on high, and now you...

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Horizon Air: Kids Fly Free to the Grand Canyon

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 19, 2008 at 8:38 am

Want to spend less time getting to the Grand Canyon and more time savoring it? Some of the best views of the Grand Canyon are from 30,000-feet. Take the kids along on a free ride above one of the greatest...

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North Pole “Flights” for Children Seeking Santa

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 18, 2008 at 1:32 pm

Santa Claus is coming to the airport, thanks to a new initiative by Sun Country. Sun Country launched a new initiative with non-profit organization Perspectives to provide "flights" to the North Pole for children. The inaugural annual event takes place...

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Horizon Air Honors Boise With School Colors

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 18, 2008 at 12:19 pm

Horizon Air will celebrate 25 years of service in Boise by decorating an aircraft in the Boise State University colors of blue and orange. The Q400 will join the carrier's fleet of four other university-themed aircraft. The University of Oregon,...

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Discount Airfare: Lufthansa Los Angeles Flights to Europe

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 18, 2008 at 8:10 am

If you live on the West Coast and want to travel to Europe in style, you're in luck. Lufthansa is offering business-class discount flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Europe starting at $1,150 each-way. Book and buy your Europe flights...

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WestJets New Routes: California-Calgary Flights

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 17, 2008 at 8:45 am

Californians crave the Canadian Rockies. Summertime is especially sumptuous and now comes word there will be another way for Californians to soak up the Rocky Mountains. Discount airline WestJet plans to launch seasonal non-stop service form both San Francisco (SFO)...

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KLM Begins Calgary Service

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 12, 2008 at 11:00 am

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is resuming services in Calgary after a 12-year gap. The new service, which will offer flights to Amsterdam from Calgary, will begin operating on May 3, 2009. Flight times and frequency have not been announced yet,...

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Airlines On-time October Arrivals Reach New Highs

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 11, 2008 at 12:39 pm

If you're traveling this holiday season, chances are your flight might arrive on time. News from the Department of Transportation (www.dot.gov) reports that U.S. airlines recorded their best on-time arrivals for October, compared to the previous months and the same...

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Qatar Plans to Expand U.S. Service

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 11, 2008 at 10:18 am

Qatar Airways is planning to expand its U.S. services, according to a senior official. The carrier launched flights from Washington to Doha, Qatar, last year and also offers New York flights. In addition to the New York and Washington flights,...

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Emirates to launch Green San Francisco – Dubai Flight

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 10, 2008 at 7:00 am

It's being billed as the “the world’s longest green flight trial” - Emirates plans to launch non-stop San Francisco flights to Dubai (DXB) beginning Dec. 15. This is the only non-stop flight to Dubai from the northern West Coast, but...

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Airline Offerings: Extra Miles With Visa, Duty-Free Shopping

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 9, 2008 at 12:23 pm

Frequent fliers listen up: Airlines are offering new and unique ways to earn miles for future flights. Air Canada and United Airlines both announced new frequent flier promotions to help travelers earn more miles fast. Members of Air Canada's frequent...

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Report: U.S. Airlines Poised for 2009 Profits

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 9, 2008 at 7:45 am

North American airlines are expected to make $300 million in profits in 2009 – this despite the economy, according to the International Air Transport Association. That's a hefty prediction, considering the IATA also predicts that airlines worldwide could lose $2.5...

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Korean Air Boosts New Washington D.C. Flights

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 9, 2008 at 6:32 am

The fastest route from Washington, D.C. to the capital of South Koreas is about to become even more convenient. Starting Dec. 11, Korean Air is offering non-stop Washington, D.C. flights to Seoul on a daily basis via the carrier’s Boeing...

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American, Delta Drop Out of FAA Safety Program

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 5, 2008 at 1:33 pm

Two of the nation's largest airlines announced they have dropped out the federal Aviation Safety Action Program, the Associated Press reports. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines quit the program, which was designed to protect pilots who voluntarily admitted mistakes...

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FlightStats: Airports, Airlines Performance Rankings

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 4, 2008 at 7:12 am

Which airport fared the best, and the worst, in terms of on-time performance? How did airlines rank in November among consumers? FlightStats www.flightstats.com offers an insightful look at that month’s best and worst on-time performers among airports and airlines. The...

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Discount Airfare: LAX-Toyko Flights on Sale

Posted by cheapflights-US on December 3, 2008 at 1:00 pm

Everything’s relative, including the price of a business class seat. If you can grab a round-trip transpacific seat up front for less than $5,000, it’s a deal. So travelers looking for Los Angeles flights to Tokyo should jump on Korean...

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Zoom Stops Flying; Grounds Future Flights

Posted by cheapflights-US on August 28, 2008 at 12:33 pm

Another transatlantic specialty carrier just faded to black. As of Aug. 28, all flights on discount airline Zoom are suspended and Zoom’s fleet is grounded. The carrier specialized in discount flights from Canada to the United Kingdom and also operated...

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