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Are airlines making money off ticket-name problems?

By Payless Flights | Published: January 14, 2011

Airlines regulations on name change. Airline tickets name requirement. Airport security and TSA regulations.

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Virgin America Announces Its New Year’s Resolution For Slimmer Fares*

By Payless Flights | Published: January 3, 2011

Award-winning Airline Offers Low Fares from $59 SFO- LAS; $119 BOS- LAX; and from $149 to Mexico* Restrictions, Taxes and Fees Apply Jan. 3, 2011  — Virgin America, the California-based airline, today announces a New Year’s fare sale, featuring even slimmer fares on the airline that’s reinventing flying as we know it. With incredibly low […]

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25 Tips for Smarter Holiday Travel

By Payless Flights | Published: December 23, 2010

Holiday travel is a bit like dental surgery. You likely don’t do it unless you have to, you have to sit for a long time, and eventually you may be subject to some invasive probing. And when it’s all over you get presents, be it a toothbrush from your dentist or, assuming you’ve been good […]

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Cellphones used on more flights

By Payless Flights | Published: December 6, 2010

Several international airlines allow in-flight cellphone use for voice calls, including Emirates and Malaysia airlines and, within the next year, Cathay Pacific Airways and, on a trial basis, Virgin Atlantic will do so. Could such allowances be made in the United States? Certainly, said Michael Planey, a consultant on in-flight passenger technologies. But bans would […]

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What’s it like being an airline gate agent? A passenger’s day behind the podium

By Payless Flights | Published: December 5, 2010

Spending a day dealing with hundreds of airline passengers and piles of oversized carryon bags is not most people’s idea of fun. And while I’m no glutton for punishment, I jumped at the chance to learn what takes place on the other side of the counter as a Delta Air Lines gate agent at the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta Hartsfield. With 300,000 annual miles and over four million lifetime miles on Delta, I know the airline well. This experience, however, was an eye opener.

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Latest horror stories from TSA

By Payless Flights | Published: November 23, 2010

—-A cancer surviving flight attendant was recently forced to remove her prosthetic breast during an airport pat-down. Cathy Bossi, who worries about the cancer risks of excess radiation, after what she called an “aggressive pat down,” told screeners about her prosthesis. “Well, you’ll need to show me that,” said a screener, according to Newser. —A […]

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World’s Fastest Roller Coaster Opens at Ferrari World

By Payless Flights | Published: November 15, 2010

For those roller coaster enthusiasts looking for the next thrill ride, you are going to have to travel a bit farther this time. Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates is now the destination to ride the world’s fastest roller coaster at the recently opened Ferrari World.

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Price assure and refunds on domestic flights

By Payless Flights | Published: November 13, 2010

Everybody who prepares all aspects of their holiday on the internet knows that keeping track of fares is difficult task. You book your trip and two days later you see a lower price. Did you know that on many domestic flights you can get a refund for the difference if price drops. TripIT service monitors all of your reservations, flights, hotels, restaurants and everything else to sort them out no matter where you booked. In September, TripIT started a new service for their Pro package that monitors and finds flights that are eligible for refunds. The system alerts you on possible savings for your domestic flight in the U.S. and gives you information on how to obtain your bonus.

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On the go with pet

By Payless Flights | Published: November 7, 2010

Rules for traveling with pets on a plane vary by airline. Although there are several standard rules, pet owners must check with the specific carrier before they make travel arrangements. All airlines, however, require pets to be at least 8 weeks old and weaned at least five days prior to flying.

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Airlines fly out of the economic crisis

By Payless Flights | Published: November 3, 2010

After a few lean years, it seems that commercial air carriers from the United States, Europe and Asia, are back in the green again. According to latest press releases, lots of companies are back in the profit zone thanks to the growing demand in passengers and freight transportation. Not only that, but travelers in first class have also returned with their need to spend bigger than ever. Early in October, US carriers like American Airlines, Delta, United and Continental have posted a great net earnings for this year. The situation was similar both in Europe and Asia.

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