Why the space shortage is squeezing airline passengers
A fragile medical device. An overstuffed rollaboard. A large cooler filled with snacks.You’d be shocked by what passengers are trying to fit under their economy class seats these days.
AIR TRAVEL
Why are airlines being so nice to you?
Airlines are shedding fees, giving away free stuff, and being extra nice to their customers. Has the world gone mad?
Free-range kids are becoming a problem at the airport. What’s the solution?
Have you noticed all the kids at the airport lately?
Not so long ago, you could only find them at the terminal playground areas or the gates, where their parents kept a watchful eye on them. But no longer.
Air travel sure has changed — but you ain’t seen nothing yet!
Air travel has changed a lot. But it’s nothing compared to what lies ahead. Changed how? Well, you’ve probably heard about the higher airfares, the luggage fees and our persistent problem with in-flight violence.
Is air travel getting better? Here are the surprising reasons it is
Your next flight may get an upgrade.
No, not as in a bigger seat in the front of the cabin. It’s bigger than that — much bigger.
Why does everyone want to get off the plane first? It’s exit envy!
Why do air travelers want to get off the plane first? As soon as the aircraft pulls up to the gate, it’s a mad stampede to the front.
Is my flight safe? Here’s how to tell before you board
Flying may be the safest way to travel, but it sure hasn’t felt that way lately.
Yes, you can stop these airline mergers. Here’s how
Want to block the latest airline mergers? Here’s how your voice can challenge the turbulence of airline mergers and protect passenger rights.
Don’t become a victim of delay rage this summer. Here’s how.
If the click of the public announcement system in the boarding area is all it takes to make your heart skip a beat, maybe you’re susceptible to this summer’s travel epidemic: delay rage.
Do overweight passengers deserve a bigger seat on a plane?
On a recent flight from Phoenix to London, Gerri Hether found herself seated next to an overweight passenger — so overweight that he couldn’t fit into his seat.