Today, the only way to travel between Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) and the mainland is to use the ferry. Of course, peak times means there may be waits for the next ferry. Sometimes traffic planners have to come up with creative solutions. That’s why
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Lounge Review: GIG’s ProAir VIP Lounge in Rio de Janeiro
Flying out of Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão International Airport from Terminal 1 on Copa Airlines, I had ample time before my 2:30am international flight so I wanted to seek out the lounge. There is not much open in the airport in the middle of the night so I was hoping for a comfy airport lounge…
A Little Holiday Cheer Shared by Rick Seaney
Most of us have had to deal with flight delays and cancelations at one time or another. We have endured seat kickers, screaming babies, ‘aromatic’ passengers, drunks, delayed – or worse – lost baggage, and a host of other things that really challenge the flying experience. This is why I am grateful to Rick Seaney…
Delta’s Busiest Day this Holiday Season
I wrote before about what was reported to be the busiest traffic day of this holiday travel season, December 19. Well, each airport and airline has their own busiest day. For example, I noted that Orlando International Airport’s busiest day will be December 27. For Delta Air Lines, their busiest day will be January 2.…
She Sued US Air for Lost Bag – And WON!
From time to time, checked bags on airlines get misplaced or worse, lost forever. The airlines always fall back on the same thing, namely that their Contract of Carriage limits their losses. Well, one passenger was not satisfied with this, sued the airline, and actually won. Seems this woman’s teenage daughter was flying from
Eastern Air Lines – They’re Baaaackk!
After nearly a quarter century out of business, Eastern Air Lines is preparing to rise once again. On Friday, they took delivery of their first of twenty 737-800 aircraft. Fortunately the group spearheading this project to get the carrier off the ground, known formally as Eastern Air Lines Group, Inc., also had the foresight to…
American FA’s New Contract – Win or Lose?
You may recall that last month, American Airlines flight attendants voted on the proposed contract from management but it was defeated by 16 votes. CEO Doug Parker said that if the flight attendants rejected the offer, it would go to binding arbitration and they would receive $81 million less. Well, it went to arbitration and…
Busiest Travel Day is TODAY?
Not sure that bragging rights are all that important when airports are overcrowded but according to this article and others, the busiest day is not Thanksgiving weekend but instead TODAY. Regardless which day is actually the busiest in terms of flights or passengers or whatever, this holiday season will be very busy for all travel.…
Wait, are Airfares Going Up or Down Next Year?
I love predictions as much as anyone but of course, the further out the event, the greater the speculation. Well, the year 2015 is literally only a couple weeks away but there is anything but consensus about the direction of airfares. This source, citing AmEx Global Business Travel, says prices will rise next year. Expect…
When Will American Airlines Become Revenue-Based?
Hard to believe, it’s been over thirty years now since American Airlines introduced their frequent flier program. With a tailwind of success, the other airlines quickly joined in and the Frequent Flier program doors were opened. The industry actually changed a few years earlier with the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. With carriers suddenly competing…
