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Spanair has ceased operations. This is not unusual for a troubled airline, however the sudden action with little warning resulted in the cancellation of over 200 flights, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded.
Posted on Tue, 31-Jan-2012 at 22:54 GMT
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The parade of passengers as they board can be interesting to watch from the comfort of your seat, especially after you have safely accommodated your carry-on items and are no longer worried about running out of space. Some flyers sit in awe at the jaw-dropping items fellow passengers choose to bring on board.
Posted on Mon, 16-Jan-2012 at 8:16 GMT
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As the EU adds the airline industry to its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), the airlines are fighting back, sort of. The message: Stop, before somebody [meaning passengers] gets hurt. In the wallet, that is.
Posted on Wed, 04-Jan-2012 at 20:40 GMT
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It's that time of year again when we face busy airline terminals; flights packed with holiday travelers; bundles of gifts stuffed into overhead bins; airlines trying to manage bad weather delays. And airline strikes.
Posted on Wed, 14-Dec-2011 at 19:41 GMT
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Airlines in the U.S. faced new passenger protection rules in 2011 and more will come next year. After successfully convincing the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to delay implementing some rules until 2012, they are once again asking for more time.
Posted on Fri, 09-Dec-2011 at 16:48 GMT
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The Canadian government is moving to harmonize its passenger security screening with those used by the U.S. As a result, foreigners without the need for a visa to enter Canada will have to fill out an electronic form when purchasing their tickets.
Posted on Thu, 08-Dec-2011 at 16:18 GMT
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There was a well-known airline saying that quipped: "Whether you go to heaven or hell, you'll have to change planes in Atlanta." Since 1998, ATL (now Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport) has carried more passengers than any airport in the world. In 2012 that's likely to change.
Posted on Wed, 07-Dec-2011 at 21:41 GMT
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What passenger protection rules and various insurance policies don't cover, one airline is getting ready to offer. UK airline Flybe is introducing a first-of-its-kind type of travel insurance – snow and ice coverage.
Posted on Tue, 06-Dec-2011 at 23:43 GMT
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AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle is the last of a list of legacy carriers in the U.S. to seek protection from creditors through a bankruptcy filing. The airline states that it will be business as usual for passengers as it seeks to restructure its costs which it claims is higher than many of its rivals.
Posted on Thu, 01-Dec-2011 at 4:28 GMT
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A proposed strike on 30 November by UK border agents over pension changes has ramifications for all international flights arriving into the UK. It's time to check your airline's policy for re-booking if you are traveling this week to the UK.
Posted on Mon, 28-Nov-2011 at 15:35 GMT
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