Continental Airlines circumvents media with fare class news
Forget press releases. Continental Airlines decided to circumvent the entire mass media when it came to announcing fare class changes for its frequent fliers, and instead posted the news to an online bulletin board.
Here’s a fare sale you’ll gobble up
Here’s an idea that’s truly brilliant this time of year. Era Aviation, which flies only in Alaska, offers special airfares with a twist. In order to get the bargain fare, you have to bring a turkey or a ham to the check-in counter. The turkeys and hams are donated to local food banks in the community where they’re received.
Unfair fares: 5 secrets for avoiding the bait-and-switch
Andy Daniel thought he had found a terrific airfare from San Francisco to Miami for Christmas. Instead, he found a terrific disappointment. When Daniel tried to book a $400 ticket advertised on Expedia, the price suddenly more than doubled.
This might be the end of the runway for airfare increases
Here’s a little good news for air travelers who think they’ll have to take out a second mortgage the next time they fly. In a sign that the sky apparently isn’t the limit for price increases, one airline has cut its fares.