Nov 4th, 2009 at 2:30PM: I'm kind of obsessed with Iceland. Ask me about the country and get ready to endure my lengthy soliloquy on why I love it so much. It's one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, and I'd feel pretty comfortable saying that even as I travel to more destinations, I'll always consider it so.
Drive a few minutes away from Reykjavik and you'll see mountains topped with snow, former lava ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Iceland Express will offer low-cost flights from Newark to Reykjavik
Nov 4th, 2009 at 2:30PM: I'm kind of obsessed with Iceland. Ask me about the country and get ready to endure my lengthy soliloquy on why I love it so much. It's one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, and I'd feel pretty comfortable saying that even as I travel to more destinations, I'll always consider it so.
Drive a few minutes away from Reykjavik and you'll see mountains topped with snow, former lava ...Is there a Long Tail for travel?
Oct 4th, 2009 at 3:00PM:
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There's been plenty of discussion about author Chris Anderson's Long Tail theory since it was first proposed in 2004. The theory, which suggests selling niche products can be just as profitable for businesses as the huge blockbusters, has been attracting plenty of attention both ...Hungarian airline stunt too successful
Jun 25th, 2009 at 8:00AM: A crowd pissed all over Wizz Air's attempt to release 1,000 balloons into the sky. The low-cost airline had hoped to celebrate its fifth anniversary, but the Hungarian crowd was drawn to the event by the rumor of freebies hooked to the balloons – coupons worth $49.95 – ultimately ruining it for everybody.
The balloons were held in a net in Budapest. Attendees started to pop balloons ...Ryanair: get in shape, carry your own bags
May 10th, 2009 at 8:00AM: European object of disdain low-cost carrier Ryanair is always looking for ways to save a few bucks. From pay-to-piss to the fat tax, the airline has put forth a stream of ideas that really haven't gotten off the ground. Well, CEO Michael O'Leary has a new one to add to the list: mandatory luggage self-service.
Under this new model, passengers would carry their bags through airport security and ...Say "I do" at 30,000 feet - easyJet wants to get into the wedding business
May 5th, 2009 at 2:30PM: Desperate to generate some extra cash, every airline in the world is scrambling for ways to introduce new money making services. Some have considered paid bathrooms, others are going to double charge fatties. UK low cost carrier easyJet is in the lead at the moment in the creativity top 10. The airline is planning to introduce in-flight weddings on their planes, allowing couples to tie the knot at ...Israel, Mecca ... no difference to British BMI
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:00AM: Passengers headed to Israel on a British BMI flight were alarmed to find their destination was Mecca, according to the in-flight map. The airline, it seems, isn't terribly aware that the Middle East is know for a tiny amount of tension that's lasted for decades (the most recent iteration, at least).
Pick your joke about "wiping Israel off the map" – the Sydney Morning Herald did.
BMI, of ...Porn industry disgusted by flight attendant side job
Mar 23rd, 2009 at 11:30AM: "Look, we all have standards," an adult entertainer familiar with the full- and part-time work of Ryanair flight attendant Edita Schindlerova told The Independent. "I think it's disgusting that she works for Ryanair. All of us here at Biggus Dickus Productions feel really let down by her. If only she had told us she worked for them, maybe we could have done something to help her. Now, she has ...Good news! Ryanair will NOT make you use coins to enter their bathrooms
Mar 6th, 2009 at 11:30AM: We'd forgive you if you accused us of being pro/anti Ryanair (depending on what you read). In the past week we broke the news that the Ryanair CEO was considering introducing coin operated bathrooms on his flights. Then we reported on remarks of a Ryanair spokesperson who claimed the esteemed Ryanair CEO was just screwing with us. Thankfully the official reply is out - Ryanair will NOT be ...Ryanair removes the airport check-in desk
Feb 23rd, 2009 at 4:30PM: By now I'm sure everyone has heard of Ryanair, the cheeky European low cost carrier. Their insanely low fares have turned them into the third largest airline in Europe. Of course, in order to offer low fares, you need to cut a few corners. You won't find any free pretzels on Ryanair. In fact, pretty much anything service related is either non existent, or requires an additional fee. Their latest ...Southwest Airlines announces service to BOSTON
Feb 19th, 2009 at 12:00AM: At long last, Boston has been freed from the grips of legacy carriers. Virgin America just started service to Beantown this month, and tomorrow morning, Southwest Airlines plans to announce that they will be starting flights. Coincidence? Maybe. Great for the everyday passenger? Definitely. Because with Southwest, comes competition, and with their low fares (read: hedge) driving the market, other ...EasyJet survival guide: six simple steps
Feb 10th, 2009 at 3:30PM: The name is seductive: EasyJet. This low-cost airline boasts occasional fares of below €10 (one way) and can get you almost anywhere in Europe. What's not to love? Of course, entering the experience, you know deep down that there has to be some unpleasantness involved, but you accept that as a condition for cheap travel. After all, you're only inconvenienced for a few hours at the most ...Budget Travel: European Spring Break
Feb 10th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Europe. For Spring Break? You must be joking right? Surely in this time of economic crisis and tightened budgets the European continent is out of reach for most, especially for the student traveler looking to save a few bucks on their Spring Break. And that's why we're here to tell you just how remarkably affordable AND easy it is to spend that week off partying it up in Prague, museum-hopping in ...Budget Travel - The Low Cost Carrier
Feb 3rd, 2009 at 11:30AM: Summary: The low cost carrier (LCC) may seem like a new development in the aviation world, but the concept is anything but new. The first real low cost "no frills" airline was Laker Airways, which took off back in 1966 from the UK, and shuttled passengers to destinations all around the world for as little as $50. Laker Airways provided the inspiration for many of the current low cost carriers, ...Ryanair to ticket passengers who try to cheat the baggage system
Jan 22nd, 2009 at 2:30PM: Ryanair, the cheeky Irish low cost airline, has decided to hand out 30 Euro fines to any passengers trying to bring too much stuff with them in their cabin baggage. When airlines started charging people for each checked bag, it was only a matter of time till passengers figured it would be much cheaper to just drag as much as possible into the cabin. And it was only a matter of time until the ...Fly in South Africa - and pay by the minute
Jan 8th, 2009 at 2:30PM: An upstart airline in South Africa is working hard to find somewhere to rent their planes and clear regulatory hurdles for their planned routes. Of course, upstart airlines are nothing new, they appear (and disappear) every month. Airtime Airlines is different though, and grabbed our attention thanks to an innovative new pricing method. The airline has taken a cue from the mobile phone industry, ...Virgin America bids farewell to Chicago
Dec 8th, 2008 at 11:30AM: The nation's primo hipster carrier that has been rapidly spreading through the country just pulled back on its bid to make Chicago its next destination city. The outlooked looked great for a first flight in Q1 '09 not too long ago, but everything hinged on the airline securing landing slots at the airport, most of which are rabidly guarded by American and United, both of which control 85% of the ...SilkAir Winning Asia's Low-Cost Carrier Wars
Aug 27th, 2008 at 3:00PM: Despite the rise of regional airlines aimed at budget-minded travelers, SilkAir, one of Southeast Asia's original low-cost carriers, remains at the top of the game. Even with competition coming from the likes of Bangkok Airways and AirAsia and with high fuel prices, SilkAir managed to post a profit for the last quarter. Perhaps SilkAir's lineage has something to do with its success. It is wholly ...Cage match: Eurostar versus Easyjet
Feb 26th, 2008 at 9:00AM: We've all seen the one cent ultra-cheap fares that Ryanair, Easyjet and and other low cost carriers (LCCs) frequently offer from European hubs. It's a great way to skip around the EU if you're flexible and haven't got a lot of cash; it thus has recently become pretty popular with students and vacationers on a limited budget. And as most of us know, the one cent fares come with strings attached. ...East and West Coasters: Virgin America releases 25% off code
Nov 20th, 2007 at 1:00PM: For those of you blue-staters out there looking to non-stop across the country, Virgin America (VX) just released a 25% off code redeemable on any of their flights. Virgin America, in case you're wondering, is the domestic Low Cost Carrier (LCC) arm of Virgin Airlines, the British based international airline and part of the Virgin empire. They've been flying since August of this year and fighting ...
