Jun 8th, 2011 at 8:00AM: The most recent U.S. Department of Transportation data is out, and it's time for the airlines to brace themselves. The good, the bad and the ugly can be discerned from the data, and numbers are notoriously poor at showing excuses (I mean, "underlying reasons").
So, let's start with what looks good. Hawaiian Airlines is most likely to get you to your destination on time, leading U.S. carriers ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Jun 8th, 2011 at 8:00AM: The most recent U.S. Department of Transportation data is out, and it's time for the airlines to brace themselves. The good, the bad and the ugly can be discerned from the data, and numbers are notoriously poor at showing excuses (I mean, "underlying reasons").
So, let's start with what looks good. Hawaiian Airlines is most likely to get you to your destination on time, leading U.S. carriers ...Which airline made the most money on baggage fees?
Dec 13th, 2010 at 2:30PM: Last year, baggage fees were used by airlines to make up for lost fare revenue, as the recession kept people on the ground. This year, it's just been a great source of extra revenue, as passenger traffic and fares are up – and the fees haven't gone away. Almost all airlines are getting in on the action, some more egregious than others.
Well, data for the third quarter of 2010 is in, and ...Gadling's favorite airlines for 2011
Dec 9th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
Even with airlines falling over themselves in an effort to generate profits out of new fees and charges, flying retains some glamour and excitement. No? Not working for you? Well there are mileage programs to exploit and perks to chase. And even in the direst landscape for customers, there are always new routes to sample, smiling flight attendants to befriend, and reliable pilots to thank for ...Airline law ends long Tarmac delays, fine threat improves performance
Jun 6th, 2010 at 2:00PM: The world didn't end. No logistical disasters emerged. In fact, everything got a hell of a lot better.
Several months ago, the prospect of a maximum three-hour tarmac delay had the airline industry proclaiming the arrival of the four horsemen. They claimed that it would severely disrupt the industry to have to give passengers the option of getting off the plane would lead to chaos. People would ...Free Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi on Alaska Airlines this summer
May 19th, 2010 at 5:00PM: Alaska Airlines is celebrating the rollout of Gogo Inflight Internet on their fleet with a summer of free access.
Gogo Inflight Internet is available on six of their Boeing 737-800 planes and the current plan is to have the entire fleet outfitted by the end of the year.
You'll know that you are on a Wi-Fi enabled plane thanks to a Wi-Fi decal next to the boarding door. Once the plane reaches ...Alaska Airlines picks Gogo Inflight for their Wi-Fi service
Feb 24th, 2010 at 11:30AM: This morning, Alaska Airlines became the latest of the major carriers to sign on with Aircell for their Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi service. Previously, Alaska had been testing the satellite based inflight Internet systems from Row44, but because of the speed at which the Aircell system can be installed, Gogo emerged as the system of choice.
As of right now, the Aircell network only covers the lower ...Two years in jail for pointing a laser at a plane
Nov 3rd, 2009 at 3:30PM: The "sport" of pointing a laser pointer at a plane is not new - many people have been arrested for the stupid stunt.
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/odd_stuff/Man_Gets_Two_Years_in_Jail_for_Pointing_a_Laser_at_a_Plane'; Last week was a first though - someone caught pointing their laser at two planes was arrested, and sentenced to two and a half years in jail.
His first target was a United ...Alaska Airlines offers double miles for frequent flyers
May 4th, 2009 at 7:00PM: It's never too late to jump on the bandwagon. Behind nearly every other carrier in the airline industry, Alaska Airlines recently announced that frequent flyers can now earn double elite miles on all non-promo fares. This now means that you only need to earn 10K or 20K miles to achieve MVP or MVP Gold status respectively. Codeshare partners only need 12.5K or 25K. That's a pretty fine deal. ...Bravo Alaska Airlines - bag not on the belt in 25 minutes? $25 off your next flight!
Apr 28th, 2009 at 4:30PM: It doesn't matter how much of an experienced traveler you are - if you checked a bag, you are at the mercy of someone in the basement of the airport to get your bag. I've had my bags tagged "priority", and still spent 2 hours waiting for them to appear on the carousel. Alaska Airlines understands our frustration, and is introducing a "Baggage Service Guarantee" which will go into effect on July ...Extra seat charges: big bias or svelte snobbery?
Apr 28th, 2009 at 8:00AM: As airlines are scrambling for any shred of extra revenue they can find, some policies are getting more attention than others. The so-called "fat passenger policies," which govern the accommodation of passengers who require more than one seat, have attracted the ire of the NAAFA. Never heard of it? It's a new one on me, too: the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance. On the other hand, ...New city featured every day during Alaska's 30% off sale
Apr 14th, 2009 at 1:30PM: Thirty percent off is a big chunk of change when it comes to an air ticket. What would you do for that kind of discount? Maybe check online daily to see if the discount applies to your dream destination? Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are betting that's the case. Starting today, they'll be discounting a different city each day by 30% in their Deep Daily Discounts promotion. Today, Phoenix is the ...Alaska Airlines made fun of paid airplane bathrooms long before we did
Mar 3rd, 2009 at 3:30PM: OK, so the whole Ryanair paid bathroom thing was probably just a hoax by the Ryanair CEO, or another of his cheeky ways to create some free publicity for his low cost airline. But it turns out that we here at Gadling were not the first to make fun of the concept of a paid airplane bathroom - Alaska Airlines beat us to that way back in 1987 with this hilarious vintage commerical. And is it just ...
Budget Travel: Seattle
Feb 24th, 2009 at 11:45AM: Summary: Mention "Seattle" and what's likely to come to mind are coffee, microbrews, and weather. But look a little closer at the local's city, and you'll find a place appreciated for the arts and green space. Defined and inspired by its waterways, evergreen forests, seven hills, and mountains on either side, the Emerald City is a place that begs to be explored by land and sea. It may have a ...Which airlines let you watch porn?
Oct 17th, 2008 at 4:30PM: Last month, fellow Gadling blogger Grant Martin wrote about airlines filtering in-flight wireless content. Now MSNBC has an article on exactly which airlines are filtering adult content. So, who is letting you join the mile high club alone?
Well, if you are flying on American or Delta, be prepared to pack your own copy of Juggs, because they have asked their wireless provider, AirCell, to filter ...Alaska Airlines cancels flights because of volcanic ash
Aug 11th, 2008 at 4:00PM: Canceled flights aren't really anything to get overly excited about -- they happen pretty often -- but I think its worth noting today's cancelations on Alaska Airlines. 44 flights were canceled today between Alaska and several West Coast cities on account of a rising ash cloud from the Kasatochi volcano that erupted last week in the Aleutian islands. Obviously volcanic ash in the air can lead to ...Alaska Air: (Another) First Airline to Offer In-Flight WiFi
Sep 22nd, 2007 at 12:32PM: There seems to be a WiFi battle going on between airlines -- each is scrambling to be the first to offer in-flight wireless connections. Last month American Airlines said it would be the first. And before that, we got a tip that Southwest Airlines might start offering the service. To Alaska Air's credit, they're only claiming to be the first airline to test the in-flight service. The company will ...
