American, Delta Cut Routes Ahead of Summer Schedule

  Both American Airlines and Delta Air Lines announced they would be temporarily cutting routes this summer as part of a plan to reduce congestion in New York and across their networks.   Delta Cuts More Small Cities, While American Looks at Hub Traffic While Delta is reducing its footprint …

American AAdvantage Gives Up Award Chart for Good

  FlyerTalkers on the forums report the carrier has moved away from their fixed award chart to a fully dynamic award chart, with only minimum flight redemption options.   MileSAAver and AAnytime Awards Go Away for Fluctuating Pricing The two biggest victims of the award chart change are the MileSAAver …

Paris: 8 budget hotels packed with old-world charm

Paris: 8 budget hotels packed with old-world charm

Don’t you wish that you could be transported back to the glory days when most hotels in Paris were dripping with character, charm, and class? But without the rates to make you Misérables? As more and more affordable hotels in the city transform themselves into much more expensive boutique (or …

Italy Budget Travel Guide: 11 simple ways to save (2023 Update)

Italy Budget Travel Guide: 11 simple ways to save (2023 Update)

Planning a trip to Italy this year and looking for ways to save? While traveling in Italy is usually more affordable than in other countries (we’re looking at you Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland!), trip expenses can add up quickly. This is especially true if you’re planning to visit the most …

Lawmakers Want to Ban Violent Flyers from Air Travel

  Reuters reports the “Protection from Abusive Passengers Act” have been introduced to Congress, seeking to impose limits on those accused of using violence to disrupt flights.   Law Would Seek to “Minimize Disruptions” to Airlines Although a no-fly list was first conceived in early 2022, this bill was introduced …

Grateful Alaska Passenger Pays for Refreshments for Entire Plane

  The airline shared a story of how two flyers decided to reward an entire flight based on a simple conversation.   A Genuine Gesture of Gratitude For the crew member – named only in a statement by Alaska Airlines as Sylvia N. – it started with a simple chat …

FAA Reminds Pilots of Safety Requirements After Close Calls

  The agency issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, after a number of high profile near-miss incidents in the early months of 2023.   FAA Reminds Pilots of Safety Management Protocols The SAFO reminds pilots of the six near-miss incidents since January 2023, including …

Frontier Marks DFW Expansion With Flight Giveaway

Frontier Marks DFW Expansion With Flight Giveaway

  Central Texas will have the opportunity to get extra Frontier Miles, free flights, and even submit ideas for a new tail mascot.   Earn Extra Miles, Win Free Flights, Help Name A Plane Tail As part of the celebrations, the ultra-low cost carrier is giving away free flights in …