The holidays are just around the corner, leading to some of the busiest travel weeks of the year. Flight delays are extremely common at this time of year, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Flying can already be a stressful experience, but delays can make it even more of a hassle. Some of the best ways …
As a traveler, there’s nothing more frustrating than a delayed flight. And as of this summer, flight delays are becoming increasingly frequent. A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation reveals the airlines with the most on-time flights (and those with the fewest on-time flights.) Based on data from June 2023, it’s interesting to …
There’s no worse feeling than making it to the airport on time only to find out that your flight’s been pushed back for hours, especially if you have a schedule to meet. So, if you’re planning a time-sensitive trip any time soon, you’ll want to be extra particular about the carrier you choose. Cirium just …
Christmas is one of the busiest seasons of the year for U.S.-based airlines. As seasoned travelers already know, this only translates to fully booked flights and jacked-up prices that’ll have you spending most of your travel budget on transportation alone. Though planning your winter getaway while still on a sunbed somewhere warm might be the …
Air travel can already be stressful enough, but there’s nothing worse than discovering that your flight has been delayed or even worse, canceled outright. This can be especially frustrating if you have a connecting flight to make or are trying to reach your final destination in time for an important event. Some airports are worse …
Along with flight delays and cancelations, lost luggage is one of the biggest headaches for air travelers. There’s nothing worse than showing up to your destination after a long flight, only to realize with a sinking feeling in your stomach that the airline has lost your checked bags. Even if you receive your luggage, you …
When SkyTrax unveiled the World Airline Awards this year it was no surprise that highly-praised Singapore Airlines took the trophy for the number one spot. What was surprising is the winner of not only the best low-cost airline in the U.S. but all of North America. If you hear a plane engine roaring and look …
Earlier this week, an American teenager was allegedly detained by American Airlines gate agents at Gainesville Regional Airport in Florida. It was Logan Parson’s first time flying alone. He hadn’t broken any laws and didn’t realize he had done anything wrong. So why did this U.S. minor end up in a back room of an …
This summer has been a rocky one for air travel, with a high number of flight delays and cancelations. The Federal Aviation Administration warned travelers to expect delays due to an ongoing staffing shortage of air traffic controllers. Weather events and airline technical issues have caused further flight delays and cancelations so far this summer. …
The Skytrax 2023 World Airline Awards were held at the Paris Air Show this week; known as the “Oscars of Aviation,” the iconic event hands out awards to industry leaders from around the world. This year’s top honor of Best Airline in the World was awarded to Singapore Airlines, who bumped the previous seven-time winner, …
Which airlines offer free WiFi on flights, and how can you get it? Free WiFi on airplanes is still not very common, but there are a handful of airlines around the world that offer it — including one major airline that just announced free WiFi for all passengers. In the United States, only two airlines …
Well-known data analytics company J.D. Power has released its annual North American Airline Customer Satisfaction Survey, helping to determine which airlines in the U.S. customers are the happiest with and which ones leave room for improvement. The highly regarded annual study takes into account customer satisfaction among the major North American carriers, factoring in everything …