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It’s been a tough week for famous people to be on airplanes. First director Kevin Smith was ejected from his Southwest Airlines flight for allegedly being too overweight for his seat, and then former GOP presidential candidate and good hair haver Mitt Romney was allegedly attacked on his flight back… Read the rest

Here’s a little Thursday humor for anyone who has every experienced the joy of flying a budget airline.… Read the rest

The travel industry is soon to see a drastic reduction in its footprint: the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced Friday that it will approve biofuels for use on commercial flights by 2010. “For the first time, air transport has the possibility of an alternative to traditional jet fuel,” said… Read the rest

Passengers of one Japanese airline are being asked to lighten their loads like never before. In an attempt to reduce carbon emissions, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has started asking passengers to use the toilet before boarding in order to reduce carbon emissions.
The theory behind the experiment, which launched on… Read the rest

Forget summer vacation, this year it’s all about fall. At least on Jet Blue, who is currently offering a killer deal that anyone with even an inkling of fall travel should be considering.
From September 8 to October 8, 2009, for $599 you can take advantage of unlimited travel on… Read the rest

Airlines charging luggage fees is nothing new; during last year’s spike in gas prices it seemed like the only way for companies to make a buck. But some airlines, like JetBlue, committed to keeping their clientele happy and opted out of the checked baggage fee, allowing passengers to check one… Read the rest

Twist, crack, squeeeeeze – You’re packed like a tetris piece between a crying baby and a veritable beluga in a coach-class airplane seat; the sweat pools in your jeans as you curse the airline industry for discontinuing free, unlimited drinks. The price of travel. Stale breath on your shoulder. Snores… Read the rest