CategoryRelated News ItemsAirfare Strategies for Bereavement and Emergency TravelWed, 23 May 2012 10:12:06 -0700 It's the type of airline reservation no one likes to make. A family member or loved one is seriously ill or has passed away and you need to travel immediately. Some airlines offer discounts, though policies vary widely. Read More... United Airlines ends coach preboarding for childrenWed, 23 May 2012 12:19:25 -0700 As families prepare for air travel this coming Memorial Day weekend, United Airlines won't be offering early boarding to families in coach with small children. Read More... U.S. airlines expected to profit from lower fuel prices and high demand for summer travelMon, 21 May 2012 14:05:49 -0700 One executive for Delta Air Lines said last week that demand for summer travel was strong and "bookings appear to be in really good shape." At the same time, airlines are catching a break as falling crude oil prices have led to cheaper jet fuel. Read More... Drop in fuel prices drives airlines stocks higherMon, 21 May 2012 12:04:37 -0700 Airline stocks soared Monday as investors bet that the combination of falling jet fuel prices and high travel demand during the upcoming summer vacation season would boost industry profits.The airlines ... Read More... Spirit Airlines gives away travel vouchersMon, 21 May 2012 12:19:36 -0700 PORTLAND - Azumano Travel has partnered with Spirit Airlines to give away 20,000 frequent flier miles in Portland Monday. That's enough for a free round-trip award ticket, the company said. At 4 p.m., the first 1,000 people in line will receive the award tickets. According to Forbes, Spirit Air is the most profitable airline in the U.S. --- yet the discount fares come with several options for ... Read More... Vision Airlines Offers Passengers First Flight Fares From Myrtle Beach Starting At Only $29* One-wayTue, 22 May 2012 07:39:00 -0700 SUWANEE, Ga., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Airlines recently announced their new, non-stop, 737 big jet service from Myrtle Beach, SC, to the following cities: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, and ... Read More... US Airlines Expected To Profit Over Summer SeasonWed, 23 May 2012 02:07:33 -0700 High Travel Demand And Falling Fuel Prices Cited Airline stocks have been rebounding as investors expect that a combination of high travel demand will combine with softening fuel prices to boost industry profits. Airlines have been limiting the supply of seats and boosting prices for some time. Collectively, they imposed about a dozen broad fare increases last year and two so far in 2012 which ... Read More... Travel and Tourism in the USTue, 22 May 2012 12:31:00 -0700 NEW YORK, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Travel and Tourism in the US http://www.reportlinker.com/p0153822/Travel-and-Tourism-in-the-US.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=TourismThe ... Read More... Airlines bump up fares as vacation season beginsTue, 22 May 2012 01:28:14 -0700 Delta Air Lines Inc. and US Airways Group Inc. are among carriers raising fares and reaping domestic bookings for summer travel as a recovering economy spurs more Americans to take vacations. Read More... Airlines stand to reap fuel-cost windfallWed, 23 May 2012 13:11:59 -0700 Falling oil prices and higher fares provide a strong tailwind for many carriers at the start of the summer travel season. Read More...
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