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American and Delta Raise Checked Baggage Fees

September 20, 2018 Pablo Diaz

American Airlines has decided to increase the fee for the first checked bag from $25 to $30, effective for all tickets purchased September 21 and beyond. The second bag fee will raise from $5 to

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The Dream Is Over and the Airline Is Awake: JetBlue Raises Ancillary Fees, Charges More for Bags and Changes

August 27, 2018 Thomas Pallini

JetBlue Airways has announced a new ancillary fee structure for its passengers, charging more for extra post-booking services such as a checked baggage, change fees, cancellation fees and oversized item fees, among others. The announcement

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IATA Ground Handling Conference Welcomes Delegates to Doha

April 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Sunday night marked the unofficial first day of the IATA’s Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), held annually in a different city every year. This year, the city of Doha, Qatar was chosen as the designated city

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New Report Shows Record Low Number of Mishandled Baggage in 2017

April 21, 2018 John Flett

As previously reported, 2017 was a record year for the aviation industry with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimating the number of passengers traveling as 4.02 billion. But this week, it was announced by

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U.S. Airlines and Their Varying Pet Policies

March 14, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Following the crackdown on faux emotional support animals and the two United Airlines incidents this past week, it is important that travelers know what to expect when bringing their pets onboard airplanes. For example, did

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American and Delta Raise Checked Baggage Fees

The Dream Is Over and the Airline Is Awake: JetBlue Raises Ancillary Fees, Charges More for Bags and Changes

IATA Ground Handling Conference Welcomes Delegates to Doha

New Report Shows Record Low Number of Mishandled Baggage in 2017

U.S. Airlines and Their Varying Pet Policies

VivaAerobus Inaugurates New Service Between New York and Mexico City

American Airlines Begins Refurbishment for LAX Terminals

Air Canada Touts Success on Transatlantic Service

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Southern Winds Airlines

Taiwan Expected to Add 30 New Routes in 2018