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  • Travel Q&A: Taking babies on a flight Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 9:13PMQ. Later this summer my husband and I are taking our twin boys (who will be 8 months old) on a United Airlines flight. I know formula is...
  • More U.S. airlines give troops relief from checked-bag fees Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:04PMAfter a video of soldiers complaining about baggage fees on Delta went viral, American Airlines, AirTran Airways and United/Continental all announced they would loosen their restrictions allow more free baggage for servicemembers traveling on orders.
  • AirTran ups ante, waives all baggage fees for soldiers Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 5:22PMAfter an 11Alive News story and online responses from hundreds of viewers, Delta Air Lines and other air carriers are changing their baggage policy for military soldiers flying on board their aircraft.
  • Delta, other airlines change baggage policy Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 8:38AMAfter an 11Alive News story and online responses from hundreds of viewers, Delta Air Lines, and other airlines are changing their baggage policy for military soldiers flying on board their aircraft.
  • UPDATE: Soldier Rant About Delta Baggage Fees Prompts Multiple Airline Policy Changes Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 3:52PMUPDATE: It appears more airlines are changing their military baggage allowance policies in the wake of the Delta debacle.
  • Returning GIs charged $2,800 in bag fees by Delta Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 2:16PMUPDATED AGAIN: Starting immediately, Delta has changed its military baggage policies to permit active military and their dependents traveling with them on military orders to check five bags free in first and business class and four bags in coach.
  • Delta changes bag policy after charging returning GIs $2800 in fees Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 12:00PMReacting to public outcry, Delta says it will allow members of the military to check four bags for free.
  • UAE- Turmoil in Middle East rattles airlines Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:44AMUAE- Turmoil in Middle East rattles airlines
  • Excess baggage valuation chart Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 3:53AMFor most people who check bags when flying, the $3300 of lost baggage coverage offered by airlines (by U.S. law) on domestic flights is enough to cover any loss or damage (keep those receipts when you buy anything expensive however, and fragile or other "valuable" items such as electronics are always excluded from coverage, so keep those in your carryon). But if your flight is to an ...
  • MAS to boost awareness of Enrich Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 3:27AMMalaysia Airlines (MAS), aims to undertake more promotions and new product launches this year to increase awareness among its customers, of its frequent flyer programme, Enrich.
  • Flight test: Sydney to San Fran on United Sunday, February 27, 2011 @ 10:11PMIf you can afford to fly business with United, it's the only way to go.
  • Gear Junkie: Biggest adventure? Finding a bag that fits in the overhead bin Saturday, December 25, 2010 @ 8:46PMRising luggage fees and headaches at baggage claims now prompt many travelers to avoid checking a bag before boarding a flight. Instead, experienced travelers plan strategies to maximize carry-on allowances, including stuffing their jacket pockets full and stretching airlines’ rules by bringing a backpack or a huge purse as the allowed “one personal item” to stow under the seat.
  • DRAW OF DUBAI Friday, December 24, 2010 @ 4:02PMMY ENGLISH playing partner had just recovered from a painful bunker shot at the Jumeirah Earth golf course.
  • The Gear Junkie - Airline Carry-On Suitcases Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 2:04PMRising luggage fees and headaches at baggage claims now promptmany travelers to avoid checking a bag before boarding a flight.Instead, experienced travelers plan strategies to maximize carry-onallowances, including stuffing their jacket pockets full andstretching airlines' rules by bringing a backpack or a huge purseas the allowed "one personal item" to stow under the seat.
  • TRAVPR.COM CHEAPFLIGHTS.CO.UK RATES THREE TOP AIRLINES AS MOST SKI FRIENDLY Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ 11:56AMTRAVPR.COM UNITED KINGDOM - December 16th, 2010 - Tis the season to be on the piste, but the thought of paying to carry skis onboard can sometimes dampen the mood. The UKs leading website for flight deals points skiers towards the airlines that will fly their ski equipment for free, as well as through the costs associated with other carriers.Most...
  • New baggage rules for Air Jamaica Tuesday, November 30, 2010 @ 2:11AMWESTERN BUREAU: As of tomorrow, passengers travelling on Air Jamaica will only be allowed 16lb (7kg) in hand luggage, while executive business-class travellers will see a reduction from three to two pieces....
  • MAS offers students special deals Friday, October 1, 2010 @ 6:31AMMalaysia Airlines is offering an additional 10kg baggage allowance for students travelling to ASEAN destinations on MH Basic and MH Smart. From now until December 23 this year, students would have to just present either Malaysia Airlines' GRADS card or the International Student Identity Card upon check-in to be eligible for these offers, Malaysia Airlines said in a statement today. Students ...
  • MAS offers students special deals Friday, October 1, 2010 @ 6:26AMMalaysia Airlines is offering an additional 10kg baggage allowance for students travelling to ASEAN destinations on MH Basic and MH Smart.
  • Emirates Encourages Kiwis to Reconnect With Europe Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 12:28AMEmirates has released a full range of Earlybird return fares to the 25 destinations it serves in Europe, starting from $2,156 from Auckland or Christchurch to Madrid, inclusive of taxes and levies.
  • If we’re all so linked today, why’s it so costly to actually go see someone? Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:28AMYou have airlines like Jet- Blue that seem to get it. They have DirecTV on their flights and 100 channels of XM Radio. Plus, their flights are among the cheapest in the business. They’ve given more perks to the coach traveler while keeping flight costs affordable.
  • Turkish Airlines suspends several flight attendants for weight Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 5:15AMIt has been reported by Turkish Airlines that 28 of their flight attendants have been suspended for being over-weight and that they have been given 6 months to get in shape or risk being fired.
  • Airlines offer cheaper fares with 'seat-only' option Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:12AMAir New Zealand has taken another step in its battle to lose weight.
  • TSA looking to hire 350 part-time employees at LAX Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 7:30PMAs passenger traffic slowly gains momentum at Los Angeles International Airport, the Transportation Security Administration is looking to hire 350 part-time employees during a pair of applicant forums scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
  • Triathlon: Challenge Wanaka announces partnership with Emirates Airlines Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 4:06PMLAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (May 13, 2010) - Challenge Wanaka today announced a partnership with Emirates Airlines to offer international athletes travelling to the iron distance triathlon on 15 January 2011 free bike carriage and increased baggage allowance.
  • Award-Winning U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Card Celebrates One Year Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 7:00AMMINNEAPOLIS----The U.S. Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature® credit card celebrates its one-year anniversary today. Named the “Best Credit Card if You Want Travel Perks” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, the FlexPerks Travel Rewards card offers industry-leading value and innovation for customers who want travel rewards.
  • Malaysia Airlines introduces ‘GRADS’ card in UAE Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 3:18AMDUBAI: Discounted airfares, additional baggage allowance and holiday packages are some of the perks awaiting students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who sign up for Malaysia Airlines’ student card called GRADS.
  • By Muin Abdul Majid Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 3:25AMDUBAI, April 18 (Bernama) -- Discounted airfares, additional baggage allowance and holiday packages are some of the perks awaiting students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who sign up for Malaysia Airlines' student card called GRADS.
  • Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up plane Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 1:37AMDETROIT (AP) — A man who claimed to be an agent of al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight on Christmas Day as it was preparing to land in Detroit, officials said.
  • U.S. Bank Helps FlexPerks Visa Customers Offset New Airline Baggage Fees Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 6:00AMMINNEAPOLIS----U.S. Bank will increase the allowance it provides to FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature card customers for airline fees in response to recent announcements that some airlines are raising baggage fees again.
  • Extra baggage allowance provided with MAS cards Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 1:55AMKuala Lumpur: Frequent flyers of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) just need to show their Enrich Blue or Enrich Silver card to get 5kg or 10kg extra baggage allowance, respectively, this month.
  • Business : "Flash" Your Enrich Blue & Silver Card And Get Extra Baggage Allowance, Says MAS Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 3:45AMKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Frequent flyers of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) just need to show their Enrich Blue or Enrich Silver card to get 5kg or 10kg extra baggage allowance, respectively, this month.
  • "Flash" Your Enrich Blue & Silver Card And Get Extra Baggage Allowance, Says MAS Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 3:35AMKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Frequent flyers of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) just need to show their Enrich Blue or Enrich Silver card to get 5kg or 10kg extra baggage allowance, respectively, this month.
  • Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up plane Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 2:55PMDETROIT (AP) — A man who claimed to be an agent of al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight on Christmas Day as it was preparing to land in Detroit, officials said.
  • Baggage Restrictions, Delays, Still Affect U.S.-Bound Travellers Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 1:06AMNew security measures eased, but passengers travelling to the U.S. still face baggage restrictions and flight delays.
  • What to expect if you are flying to the US Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 11:24AMPassengers should arrive promptly to avoid delays. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images The attempted bombing of a transatlantic flight to Detroit on Christmas Day has led to additional securit...
  • Terrorism suspect may be Nigerian banker's son Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 11:17AMDETROIT — A prominent Nigerian banker said Saturday he feared his son was the man authorities say tried to blow up a plane as it prepared to land in Detroit before nearby passengers — who saw a glow and heard what sounded like firecrackers — tackled him.
  • Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up plane Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 5:28PMThe Associated Press A man who claimed to be an agent of al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight on Christmas Day as it was preparing to land in Detroit, officials said.
  • Air Travel Security Review Underway Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 2:38PMSan Diego travelers react to increased security after terrorist threat in Detroit.
  • Nigerian charged in terror attempt Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 11:50AMDETROIT — A man who claimed to be an agent of al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight on Christmas Day as it was preparing to land in Detroit, officials said.
  • Increased security at airports around the world Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 9:01AMAssociated Press AMSTERDAM — Airline passengers across Europe faced body searches and new limits on hand luggage Saturday after U.S. authorities requested tighter security in response to an attempt to bomb an airliner in Detroit.
  • Nigerian Suspect Charged In NWA Bomb Plot Saturday, December 26, 2009 @ 11:09PMThe man who allegedly tried to blow up a Northwest Airlines airplane just before landing in Detroit was charged in Federal court Saturday afternoon. Nigerian national Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab, 23, was charged with attempting to destroy the aircraft and placing a destructive device on the aircraft.
  • Airport security tightens across Europe after Nigerian terrorist attempt Saturday, December 26, 2009 @ 6:56PMAirline passengers across Europe faced body searches and new limits on hand luggage. Authorities say that Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab of Nigeria flew from Lagos to Amsterdam before boarding Northwest Airlines Flight 253 for Detroit.
  • Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up plane Saturday, December 26, 2009 @ 6:24PMDETROIT (AP) — A man who claimed to be an agent of al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight on Christmas Day as it was preparing to land in Detroit, official...
  • Nigeria banker fears son is alleged plane attacker Saturday, December 26, 2009 @ 4:26PMDETROIT - A prominent Nigerian banker said Saturday he feared his son was the man authorities say tried to blow up a plane as it prepared to land in Detroit before nearby passengers - who saw a glow and heard what sounded like firecrackers - tackled him. The suspect tried ignite the explosive device onboard a Northwest Airlines plane from Amsterdam just before it landed in Detroit on Friday ...
  • Suspect in Detroit flight terror case charged Saturday, December 26, 2009 @ 3:39PMThe Justice Department has charged the alleged Christmas Day terrorist with attempting to destroy an airplane.
  • Golf in the US and baggage allowance Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 10:12AMA MAN takes a beautiful blonde to his apartment. They're kissing in the elevator when she feels something in his pocket. "What is that?" she asks. "Those are my golf balls." the man replied. read more
  • CONTINENTAL AIRLINES JOINS STAR ALLIANCE Strategic Network Expansion in the Americas, Asia and Europe New York/Newark ... Tuesday, October 27, 2009 @ 11:30PMÇѹ·Õè 28 µØÅÒ¤Á 2552 11:15 ¹. The CEOs of the Star Alliance member carriers today welcomed the alliance’s 25th member: Continental Airlines. Continental’s joining Star Alliance will further enhance the alliance’s three main customer benefits: global reach, worldwide recognition and seamless travel.
  • Continental Airlines Joins Star Alliance Tuesday, October 27, 2009 @ 10:00AMThe CEOs of the Star Alliance member carriers today welcomed the alliance's 25th member: Continental Airlines. Continental's joining Star Alliance will further enhance the alliance's three main customer benefits: global reach, worldwide recognition and seamless travel.
  • UAL Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results Tuesday, October 20, 2009 @ 7:15AMUAL Corporation , the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2009.
  • Something To Declare: Africa via Addis Ababa; Travel by train; Cuba & Colombia; Thailand Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 6:30PMBargain of the week: Africa via Addis Ababa