Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates Earn Skytrax Honors

  For the third consecutive ratings year, Qatar Airways was rated the best airline in the world by Skytrax, followed by Singapore Airlines in second and Emirates in third.   Qatar and Singapore Earn Nine Top Honors, While Emirates Scores Six Dubbing themselves the “Oscars of the aviation industry,” Skytrax …

Philadelphia Airline Employees Accused of Ticket Skimming Fraud

  In a press release, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced Taylor Thompson and Tiana Fairfax of Philadelphia, and Theodore Robinson of Upper Darby, PA, were arrested and charged with the crimes against their company.   Flyers Paid for Lower-Priced Fares, Then “Upgraded” to …

Caught On Tape: Flyer Punches Flight Attendant Aboard American Flight

  USA Today reports the incident happened aboard American Airlines Flight 377 on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.   Attendant Responds to Threat, But What Provoked Fight is Unclear The video of the incident was shared online by Saad Mohseni, but taken by passenger Barrie Livingstone. In the 39-second clip, the …

American Introduces Flagship Suites for 2024 Flights

American Introduces Flagship Suites for 2024 Flights

  The Fort Worth-based carrier announced a new direction for their premium cabin offering, Flagship Suite seats, along with their premium economy offering on future flights.   Flagship Suites to Offer Redesigned Interior, Suite Doors and More Storage The new seating options will be available in 2024, starting with new …

Spain: Our favorite budget hotels in Seville

Spain: Our favorite budget hotels in Seville

Seville is a dreamy destination for budget travelers. Old tales say this Andalusian city was founded by Hercules, perhaps explaining why it is so vibrant and lively. From a high culture focused on ceramics, architecture and flamenco to outstanding restaurants and hidden gems throughout, Seville is exciting to explore. Luckily, …

Best budget hotels in Athens for 2022

Best budget hotels in Athens for 2022

With a rich history and astounding structures around every corner, Athens is a fantastic place to spend a vacation. And best of all, Cheapos can enjoy an array of affordable hotels, free or low-cost sightseeing and wallet-friendly cafes throughout the city. Modern Athens is truly a dream for budget travelers. But …

U.S. Legislator Stopped from Boarding over Wheelchair

  The Washington Post reports Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin was denied boarding on a Lufthansa flight, despite assurances he would be allowed to travel without issue.   “Let’s Call This What it is – Discrimination Against People with Disabilities”  The issue happened on a scheduled flight in August 2022 …

Priceline Credit Card Adds “PricePoints” to Loyalty Program

  The online travel agency and Barclays US announced a new benefit for the card, called “PricePoints,” allowing cardholders to earn redeemable points every time they book a trip on Priceline.   Points Acquire on All Priceline Transactions – Including Redemptions  Under the current program, cardholders earn 5X points for …

Airlines Butt Heads with White House over Consumer Protections

  Reuters reports the aviation industry is pushing back on comments made by U.S. President Joe Biden and the Transportation Department, calling some of their assertations “not accurate.”   Airlines Say Consumer Protection Dashboard Reflects Pre-Existing Policies Before the 2022 Labor Day holiday, the Transportation Department published a “Customer Service …