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    Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Fees for airline extras have made the trip to Europe

    The era of passenger fees — charges for checked bags, seat upgrades and onboard food — began to take hold in the U.S. when airlines tried to offset their losses from surging fuel prices in 2008.
    The era of passenger fees — charges for checked bags, seat upgrades and onboard food — began to take hold in the U.S. when airlines tried to offset their losses from surging fuel prices in 2008. Now, with Europe in the grip of the longest...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Trips and Vacations, Travel, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Airlines Co.

    2. Jun 9, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. 105 million hours of digital activities lost to FAA ban, study says

    When flight attendants order travelers to shut off their electronic devices during takeoffs and landings, they disrupt a lot of valuable technological activity.
    When flight attendants order travelers to shut off their electronic devices during takeoffs and landings, they disrupt a lot of valuable technological activity. Well, maybe the activity is not so valuable but there is a lot of it. More than 105...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Airlines Co., Air Transportation Industry, Transportation Industry

    3. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Customers are happier with airline experiences, study shows

    Fliers are vastly more satisfied with their airline experience, and <a href="http://www.alaskaairlines.com" target="_blank">Alaska</a> and <a href="http://www.jetblue.com" target="_blank"><span class="runtimeTopic">JetBlue</span></a> are tops at making customers happy, a new study released on Wednesday (today) shows.
    Fliers are vastly more satisfied with their airline experience, and Alaska and JetBlue are tops at making customers happy, a new study released on Wednesday (today) shows. The results are the best for the airlines since 2006, according to the 2013 North...

    Tags: Media Industry, U.S. Airways

    4. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Airline service: Fewer late flights, lost bags but more overbooking

    The nation's airlines generated more complaints and denied passengers seats at a higher rate in 2012 but improved their on-time performance and lost bags at a lower rate.
    The nation's airlines generated more complaints and denied passengers seats at a higher rate in 2012 but improved their on-time performance and lost bags at a lower rate. Those were among the key findings of an annual study on airline service released...

    Tags: Air Transportation Delays, SkyWest Incorporated, JetBlue Airways, United Air Lines

    5. Mar 31, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Is Southwest Airlines about to veer for a new course?

    Once known as an upstart carrier, Southwest Airlines recently launched a new ad campaign that has some airline industry experts wondering if it signals a new direction&mdash;and new fees&mdash;at the nation&rsquo;s largest domestic airline.
    Once known as an upstart carrier, Southwest Airlines recently launched a new ad campaign that has some airline industry experts wondering if it signals a new direction—and new fees—at the nation’s largest domestic airline. The new ads,...

    Tags: Satellite and Cable Service, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Southwest Airlines Co., Air Transportation Industry, Television Industry

    6. Feb 4, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Southwest Airlines offers double Rapid Rewards points for flights

    Southwest Airlines said Monday it will double points on all U.S. travel for members of its frequent flier program for flights booked before May 15.
    Southwest Airlines said Monday it will double points on all U.S. travel for members of its frequent flier program for flights booked before May 15. The Dallas-based carrier made the announcement on its website and also revealed that Grand Rapids, Mich.,...

    Tags: Gerald Ford, Southwest Airlines Co., Air Transportation Industry

    7. Feb 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Northeast: 3,000 flights canceled as large winter storm approaches

    More than 3,000 flights have been canceled and train service has been suspended Friday as a large winter storm started to bear down on a swath of the Northeast from New Jersey to Maine. The winter storm is predicted to bring high winds, plenty of snow -- 2 to 3 feet predicted for Boston and New York City -- and a big headache for travelers.
    Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
    More than 3,000 flights have been canceled and train service has been suspended Friday as a large winter storm started to bear down on a swath of the Northeast from New Jersey to Maine. The winter storm is predicted to bring high winds, plenty of snow --...
    8. Feb 1, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Friday Travel Ticker: Dreamliner puzzle continues

    Dreamliners began their third week on the ground Thursday <strong>as investigators continued to study lithium-battery systems that burned on two 787s. </strong>The Wall Street Journal reports that investigators have not found any problems with the design, manufacture or installation of the batteries or with circuitry that is supposed to forestall danger of fire. Boeing is continuing to build 787s, but will not deliver them until the investigation is over. . . . . <strong>The lowest international winter fares are up only 2% compared with a year ago,</strong> TransAtlanticReport.com says.&nbsp; But low fares for April and May are up at least 6% . . . . <strong>John Wayne Airport says passenger traffic in 2012 increased 2.9%</strong> compared with 2011. Officials credit the addition of three new destinations in Mexico by AirTran and Interjet for helping boost the numbers . . . . The National Park Service begins accepting applications today (Friday) for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. The 450 permits will be for specific launch dates within 2014. To access the website, start from the park&rsquo;s main page at <a href="http://www.nps.gov/grca" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/grca</a> and select &ldquo;River Trips/Permits&rdquo; then &ldquo;Weighted Lottery.&rdquo; Applications will be accepted through noon Feb. 26 . . . . The Big Bear Cycling Assn. has scheduled <strong>the 4th Tour de Big Bear for Aug.&nbsp; 3</strong>, a Saturday . . . . <a href="http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/">Wynn Las Vegas</a> is now featuring the sculpture "Tulips" by Jeff Koons, a piece that will illuminate the Wynn Theater rotunda. The sculpture was acquired at auction last year for $33.7 million . . . . In more Vegas art news, Imagine Exhibitions Gallery at <a href="http://www.venetian.com/">the Venetian</a> will welcome <strong>50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic</strong> to Las Vegas Feb. 14. The traveling exhibition showcases some of National Geographic&rsquo;s celebrated photographs from its 125-year-old history, including Nick Nichols&rsquo; iconic image of Jane Goodall and a chimpanzee . . . . <strong>Travel quote of the day: </strong>&ldquo;It began in mystery, and it will end in mystery, but what a savage and beautiful country lies in between.&rdquo; (Diane Ackerman)
    Dreamliners began their third week on the ground Thursday as investigators continued to study lithium-battery systems that burned on two 787s. The Wall Street Journal reports that investigators have not found any problems with the design, manufacture or...

    Tags: Trips and Vacations, National Parks, Arts, Travel, The Wall Street Journal

    9. Nov 4, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Boston travel info

    THE BEST WAY TO BOSTON From LAX, American, JetBlue, Virgin America and United offer nonstop flights to Boston, and Southwest, Delta, US Aireways, United, AirTran and Jet Blue offer connecting flights (change of plane). Restricted round-trip fares begin...

    Tags: Tourism and Leisure Industry, New Year's Day, JetBlue Airways, John F. Kennedy, Virgin Group, Ltd.

    10. Jul 15, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. On the Spot: On this United flight, seats come at a premium

    <strong>Question:</strong> I have a complaint about being forced to pay $60 extra for an Economy Plus seat for a United flight from New York to L.A. The only seats offered were Economy Plus. It's not that the economy seat options were exhausted &mdash; there were none to start with. I thought this was a technical glitch, so I confirmed my purchase and called United to get my seat assignment. The ticketing agent had no clue why those seats were Economy Plus only. It's like paying the fare to get on a public bus, and then once you get on the bus, being told that you have to pay an additional $60 just for a seat.
    Question: I have a complaint about being forced to pay $60 extra for an Economy Plus seat for a United flight from New York to L.A. The only seats offered were Economy Plus. It's not that the economy seat options were exhausted — there were none...

    Tags: Trips and Vacations, Travel, Yogi Berra, Transportation, Air Transportation Industry

    11. Jun 6, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. John Wayne Airport adds flights to Mexico, Canada

    It began as the most modest of airports &mdash; passengers trudged across the tarmac to climb aboard departing jets, a double-wide served as a terminal and on weekends, drag races were held in the parking lots.
    It began as the most modest of airports — passengers trudged across the tarmac to climb aboard departing jets, a double-wide served as a terminal and on weekends, drag races were held in the parking lots. And even as John Wayne Airport grew into...

    Tags: Mexico City, John Wayne, Southwest Airlines Co., Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Los Angeles International Airport

    12. Feb 19, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. If you go: Stockbridge, Mass.

    THE BEST WAY TO STOCKBRIDGE, MASS. From LAX, JetBlue, American, United and Virgin America offer nonstop service to Boston, and United, Continental, AirTran, Southwest, US Airways and Delta offer connecting service (change of plane). Restricted round-trip...

    Tags: Human Body, JetBlue Airways, Virgin Group, Ltd., Air Transportation Industry, Los Angeles International Airport

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