In a press release, the Seattle-based airline announced they would provide support for the new tags later in 2022.   Alaska Partners with BAGTAG to Power Electronic Bag Tags The new program is part of a larger modernization project by Alaska, started with a self bag drop system at …

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  Washington, D.C. ABC affiliate WJLA reports the Virginia flyers are accusing the Chicago-based carrier and Star Alliance partner Air Canada of not only losing their luggage but also forcing them aboard more than five different flights.   Nightmare Trip Includes Delays, Cancellations and Lost Luggage  Natalie Ramos told her …

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  In a new notice, the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection is “urging” airlines to “do everything in their power” to keep children 13 and under seated with their families.   New Notice Designed to Drive Airline Action Airline seating policies which could separate parents from children is a contentious …

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  The Atlanta-based carrier announced they have a firm order for 100 737 MAX-10 aircraft with options for 30 more at the Farnborough International Airshow 2022.   Boeing 737 MAX Order Part of Fleet Renewal as Air Travel Demand Returns Although Delta has been loyal to the Airbus A321neo, rumors …

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Delta recently canceled my flight home. Click through because you want to read how I dealt with it. The post How I Overcame Delta Canceling My Flight and How It Still All Went Wrong Anyway appeared first on Andy's Travel Blog. Source: Andys travel blog

  In addition, World of Hyatt members will be able to tier match their status via the MGM Rewards program, allowing them to access a range of benefits, including set room rates and discounts on live shows. However, to take advantage of this time-sensitive offer – which began on July 13th, 2022 – guests …

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Many times I post pictures of a budget hotel deal I found internationally in my travels, usually somewhere between $10 and $50 per night. A few people inevitably comment, “What?! How did you find a deal like that?” The truth is, I find deals like that more often than not. …

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  ABC News reports the carrier allegedly tried to collect around $30,000 in change fees, after the carrier changed their flights around to arrive at one Caribbean island, and depart from another.   Family Claims Flights Shuffled Between Islands Prior to Departure Telling hist story to ABC News, Sam Taussig …

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  In the group’s latest passenger report, the numbers explain the increased surge in passenger traffic this year, and where airlines are feeling the pressure. Total Traffic Increased Over 83% The association observes that the increased figures come just ahead of the peak summer travel season in the Northern Hemisphere. …

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