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Regional Air Carriers Closing Up Shop As Cost Sore And Revune Falls

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 10:20

Nearly 50% of all commercial flights flown in the U.S. domestic market are done by regional carriers like Comair, ExpressJet, Pinnacle, Colgan Air, SkyWest, Air Wisconsin, and American Eagle, serving almost 500 cities that only have air service from a regional carrier.

But this model is changing as the so called legacy carriers merged over the last few years and volatile fuel prices are consistently cited as a reason for reducing the now unprofitable regional carriers who operate 50 seats plane on behalf of their larger partners such as United, Delta, American and US Airways.

What If I Miss My Flight; Travel Rules That Can Affect You During the Holidays; How Should I plan My Trip

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 23:07

[Due to the popularity of this article, an updated more comprehensive article will be posted next week]

What if I miss my flight, what can I do, what am I entitled to?

As the holiday season fast approaches, many will travel by air, becoming pawns in Mother Nature's plans. And while the weather certainly plays a part in us reaching our destination safely and on time, what should someone do that simply misses their flight.

Its a simple question but a complicated answer and the rules vary by airline. We will start with the so called, major airlines or legacy carriers.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Takes First Commercial Flight as an ANA Airliner

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 12:47

Tokyo, Japan - 

All Nippon Airways, ANA, has made its first commercial flight with the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.  The 787 was delivered three years behind scheduled and billion of dollars over budget, but finally made its first delivery last month to ANA, the launch customer.

Denver Airport To Get new Icelandair Trans-Atlantic Flight, First in 10 years

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 13:28

Denver, CO -

Icelandair has announced they will start new service to Denver from Reykjavik in May 2012.

The new flights are expected to bring millions in wages and economic business to Denver, who currently is served on Trans-Atlantic flights now by British Airways to London and Lufthansa Airlines to Frankfurt.

This will become Denver's 3rd International carrier. Denver is the nation's 5th busiest airport yet has few international carriers compared to other airports in the U.S., and is instead dominated by United Airlines with numerous flights to Asia.

Airlines Raise Ticket Prices

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 12:46

Miami, Fla. -

Last week U.S. Airways raised its last minute walk up fare by $5-$10 dollars each way, and that was soon following by Continental, United, Delta and American. But at first no one was sure if it would stick unless Southwest raised fares also. Friday Southwest raised its fares to match the increase by the others which meant the increase is not likely to be rolled back as is often the case when one airlines raises fare but others don't.

New York City Area Airports To Re-Open Monday Morning

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 20:01

New York City -

Officials have said the area's 3 major airports will reopen Monday morning. Following the closure due to hurricane Irene, all of the area's airports closed Saturday at 12 noon. None have reported any significant damage.

Flights will be limited at first as airlines bring airplanes back into the area and seats will be limited if you have not already been rebooked.

Airlines have asked that passengers check online to see if their flight is operating and if it is on time before going to the airport.