News & Features

US Airways Launches New App

US Airways launched a new app for passengers this week, letting them book flights, find airport maps, and check-in for existing reservations. Read more

Posted by Seth Miller on August 02, 2013 at 8:58:32 AM EDT Tagged: Airlines, Air Travel, Apps, News
Stylish New Airspace Lounge at JFK's Terminal 5

Passengers looking to escape the waiting-area crush at New York's JFK airport now have an affordable lounge where they can relax in style. Read more

Posted by Seth Miller on July 22, 2013 at 4:00:40 PM EDT Tagged: JFK, Airports, Airlines, News
Asiana Flight Crash: What Happened and How to Stay Safe

The final seconds of Asiana flight crash were incredible in many ways—not least of which is the fact that the vast majority of passengers walked away uninjured. Here's a summary of events, and tips for staying safe. Read more

Posted by Seth Miller on July 09, 2013 at 1:53:52 PM EDT Tagged: Airlines, Air Travel, News, Tips
JetBlue to Offer New Fresh Food and Beer On Board

An internal email confirms the rumors—JetBlue will soon be offering a new Fresh Food program on board, expanding beyond their current snack boxes. In-flight beers are coming back, as well. Read more

Posted by Seth Miller on July 03, 2013 at 11:28:25 AM EDT Tagged: news, Airlines, Air Travel, Food
Virgin Atlantic, Delta to Begin Sharing Passengers

Virgin Atlantic and Delta Airlines are set to begin sharing passengers and cross-selling tickets early next month, in a deal that was originally announced last December. Read more

Posted by Seth Miller on June 25, 2013 at 5:21:38 PM EDT Tagged: Airlines, Air Travel, News
Samoa Air Introduces "Couch" Seats for Overweight Passengers

The first airline to instate "pay-as-you-weigh" pricing is now placing heavier passengers in roomier, couch-like seats. What do you think? Read more

Posted by Maggie Gorman on June 25, 2013 at 3:42:10 PM EDT Tagged: Samoa, American Samoa, Samoa Air, Airlines, Air Travel, New Zealand, Australia, Pacific Islands
Major Fleet Upgrades Announced at Paris Air Show

The 2013 Paris Air Show brought major announcements of new plane orders. Boeing, Airbus, and Embaer will be supplying the world's largest airlines with new and improved fleets. Read more

Posted by Seth Miller on June 24, 2013 at 8:54:18 AM EDT Tagged: Airlines, Air Travel, News
SkyTrax Announces 2013 World Airline Awards

Any traveler looking for the best of the best flying the friendly skies need look no further than the annual World Airline Awards, released earlier this week by SkyTrax. Read more

Posted by Seth Miller on June 21, 2013 at 4:10:53 PM EDT Tagged: Airlines, Air Travel, News
Frequent Flyer Secrets: How to Fly to Hawaii for Free

Booking a free flight with miles gets you bragging rights. Make that a free flight to Hawaii and you've got unbridled joy. Our resident frequent flyer expert breaks down her most hard-won tips. Read more

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on June 12, 2013 at 8:58:00 AM EDT Tagged: Tips, Air Travel, Airlines, Hawaii, Rewards
Annual Consumer Reports Study Ranks US Airlines

Earlier this week, Consumer Reports released their annual study of the best and worst domestic airlines. Some findings may surprise you; others certainly won't. Read more

Posted by Seth Miller on May 24, 2013 at 11:36:24 AM EDT Tagged: Airlines, News, Air Travel