Airline Miles

SF: UPDATE: AIRLINE MERGER HEARING ENDS WITH TESTIMONY BY PASSENGERS AND EXPERTS - KPIX
Testimony on whether a merger of United and Continental airlines should be blocked with a preliminary injunction wrapped up in federal court in San Francisco late today after a two-day hearing. U.S. District Judge

China to inspect airline safety in wake of crash - CharlotteObserver.com
BEIJING China will inspect airline safety measures nationwide in the wake of a crash that killed 42 people at a small airport in the northeast, the country’s civil aviation body said Friday. Tuesday’s

Comair Airline Cutting Fleet And Jobs - Ohio News Now
CINCINNATI — Comair President John Bendoraitis sent a letter to the 2,600 workers in his company on Wednesday explaining why the regional carrier is slashing its fleet of jets and cutting its workforce

Flight of Fancy: Transferring Frequent Flier Miles Between Airlines - ABC News
I always like reading your remarks about mileage programs. Could you in the future explain how to move miles/points from foreign international carriers to North American carriers? For example: I have

What you need to know about your airline fare code - USA Today
NEW YORK — There are a few bits of information to pay close attention to on an airline ticket: the flight number, gate number and boarding time. Fare basis code? Not a common concern. But the single

Chinese province orders crash airline to drop name - AP - msnbc.com
China’s Henan province has ordered its namesake airline to change its name after it suffered China’s worst civil aviation disaster in nearly six years, saying that the accident has tarnished the province’s reputation

US Airways Dividend Miles Members Score Big With Annual Grand Slam Promotion - Street.Com
US Airways (NYSE:LCC) steps up to the plate for the airline’s third annual Dividend Miles Grand Slam promotion. Now through Nov. 14, frequent flyers who register for the Grand Slam at www.usairways.com

SF: UPDATE: AIRLINE MERGER HEARING ENDS WITH TESTIMONY BY PASSENGERS AND EXPERTS - KPIX
Testimony on whether a merger of United and Continental airlines should be blocked with a preliminary injunction wrapped up in federal court in San Francisco late today after a two-day hearing. U.S. District Judge

China to inspect airline safety in wake of crash - CharlotteObserver.com
BEIJING China will inspect airline safety measures nationwide in the wake of a crash that killed 42 people at a small airport in the northeast, the country’s civil aviation body said Friday. Tuesday’s

Comair Airline Cutting Fleet And Jobs - Ohio News Now
CINCINNATI — Comair President John Bendoraitis sent a letter to the 2,600 workers in his company on Wednesday explaining why the regional carrier is slashing its fleet of jets and cutting its workforce

Flight of Fancy: Transferring Frequent Flier Miles Between Airlines - ABC News
I always like reading your remarks about mileage programs. Could you in the future explain how to move miles/points from foreign international carriers to North American carriers? For example: I have

What you need to know about your airline fare code - USA Today
NEW YORK — There are a few bits of information to pay close attention to on an airline ticket: the flight number, gate number and boarding time. Fare basis code? Not a common concern. But the single

Chinese province orders crash airline to drop name - AP - msnbc.com
China’s Henan province has ordered its namesake airline to change its name after it suffered China’s worst civil aviation disaster in nearly six years, saying that the accident has tarnished the province’s reputation

US Airways Dividend Miles Members Score Big With Annual Grand Slam Promotion - Street.Com
US Airways (NYSE:LCC) steps up to the plate for the airline’s third annual Dividend Miles Grand Slam promotion. Now through Nov. 14, frequent flyers who register for the Grand Slam at www.usairways.com

Comair Airline Cutting Fleet And Jobs - WBNS 10TV Columbus
CINCINNATI — Comair President John Bendoraitis sent a letter to the 2,600 workers in his company on Wednesday explaining why the regional carrier is slashing its fleet of jets and cutting its workforce

Comair Airline Cutting Fleet And Jobs - WBNS 10TV Columbus
CINCINNATI — Comair President John Bendoraitis sent a letter to the 2,600 workers in his company on Wednesday explaining why the regional carrier is slashing its fleet of jets and cutting its workforce

Joel Chusid’s Airline Corner (August 2010) - Seattle Post Intelligencer
VIP members of frequent flyer programs are often plied with bonus mileage, upgrades, lounge passes and all sorts of amenities. Here comes Russian airline Aeroflot designing and providing a calendar for its elite

How to keep your frequent flier miles from expiring - USA Today
MILEAGE EXPIRATION RULES Following are the current mileage-expiration rules for 18 North American carriers, including fees for mileage reactivation, where available: AeroMexico Club Premier - Miles expire

Dry run for airline bombing or odd packing? - msnbc.com
TANAH KARO, Indonesia — Tens of thousands of people packed emergency shelters Monday after a long-dormant volcano in western Indonesia spewed clouds of hot ash and smoke more than a mile (several kilometers) into the

Flight of Fancy: Transferring Frequent Flier Miles Between Airlines - ABC News
I always like reading your remarks about mileage programs. Could you in the future explain how to move miles/points from foreign international carriers to North American carriers? For example: I have mileage

What you need to know about your airline fare code - USA Today
NEW YORK — There are a few bits of information to pay close attention to on an airline ticket: the flight number, gate number and boarding time. Fare basis code? Not a common concern. But the single-letter

Chinese province orders crash airline to drop name - AP - msnbc.com
China’s Henan province has ordered its namesake airline to change its name after it suffered China’s worst civil aviation disaster in nearly six years, saying that the accident has tarnished the province’s reputation. A

Joel Chusid’s Airline Corner (August 2010) - Seattle Post Intelligencer
VIP members of frequent flyer programs are often plied with bonus mileage, upgrades, lounge passes and all sorts of amenities. Here comes Russian airline Aeroflot designing and providing a calendar for its elite

How to keep your frequent flier miles from expiring - USA Today
MILEAGE EXPIRATION RULES Following are the current mileage-expiration rules for 18 North American carriers, including fees for mileage reactivation, where available: AeroMexico Club Premier - Miles expire

Dry run for airline bombing or odd packing? - msnbc.com
TANAH KARO, Indonesia — Tens of thousands of people packed emergency shelters Monday after a long-dormant volcano in western Indonesia spewed clouds of hot ash and smoke more than a mile (several kilometers) into the

Flight of Fancy: Transferring Frequent Flier Miles Between Airlines - ABC News
I always like reading your remarks about mileage programs. Could you in the future explain how to move miles/points from foreign international carriers to North American carriers? For example: I have mileage

What you need to know about your airline fare code - USA Today
NEW YORK — There are a few bits of information to pay close attention to on an airline ticket: the flight number, gate number and boarding time. Fare basis code? Not a common concern. But the single-letter

Chinese province orders crash airline to drop name - AP - msnbc.com
China’s Henan province has ordered its namesake airline to change its name after it suffered China’s worst civil aviation disaster in nearly six years, saying that the accident has tarnished the province’s reputation. A

Airline codes can be baffling - The Spokesman-Review
There are a few bits of information to pay close attention to on an airline ticket: the flight number, gate number and boarding time. Fare basis code? Not a common concern. But the single-letter code can make

Airline tickets say a lot about you - San Jose Mercury News
There are a few bits of information to pay close attention to on an airline ticket: the flight number, gate number and boarding time. Fare basis code? Not a common concern. But the single-letter code can make

China to inspect airline safety in wake of crash - Denver Post
BEIJING—China will inspect airline safety measures nationwide in the wake of a crash that killed 42 people at a small airport in the northeast, the country’s civil aviation body said Friday. Tuesday’s crash

How to keep your frequent flier miles from expiring - USA Today
MILEAGE EXPIRATION RULES Following are the current mileage-expiration rules for 18 North American carriers, including fees for mileage reactivation, where available: AeroMexico Club Premier - Miles expire

Continental teams up with Greek airline on marketing - NJ.com
LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP/Getty Images Tourists walk by Erechteion Temple while visiting the ancient Acropolis archaeological site in Athens yesterday. Continental Airlines passengers will find easier ways to

What you need to know about your airline fare code - USA Today
NEW YORK — There are a few bits of information to pay close attention to on an airline ticket: the flight number, gate number and boarding time. Fare basis code? Not a common concern. But the single-letter

Flight of Fancy: Transferring Frequent Flier Miles Between Airlines - ABC News
I always like reading your remarks about mileage programs. Could you in the future explain how to move miles/points from foreign international carriers to North American carriers? For example: I have mileage

Chinese province orders crash airline to drop name - AP - msnbc.com
China’s Henan province has ordered its namesake airline to change its name after it suffered China’s worst civil aviation disaster in nearly six years, saying that the accident has tarnished the province’s reputation. A

Joel Chusid’s Airline Corner (August 2010) - Seattle Post Intelligencer
VIP members of frequent flyer programs are often plied with bonus mileage, upgrades, lounge passes and all sorts of amenities. Here comes Russian airline Aeroflot designing and providing a calendar for its elite

Airline codes can be baffling - The Spokesman-Review
There are a few bits of information to pay close attention to on an airline ticket: the flight number, gate number and boarding time. Fare basis code? Not a common concern. But the single-letter code can make

Airline tickets say a lot about you - San Jose Mercury News
There are a few bits of information to pay close attention to on an airline ticket: the flight number, gate number and boarding time. Fare basis code? Not a common concern. But the single-letter code can make

China to inspect airline safety in wake of crash - Denver Post
BEIJING—China will inspect airline safety measures nationwide in the wake of a crash that killed 42 people at a small airport in the northeast, the country’s civil aviation body said Friday. Tuesday’s crash

How to keep your frequent flier miles from expiring - USA Today
MILEAGE EXPIRATION RULES Following are the current mileage-expiration rules for 18 North American carriers, including fees for mileage reactivation, where available: AeroMexico Club Premier - Miles expire

Continental teams up with Greek airline on marketing - NJ.com
LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP/Getty Images Tourists walk by Erechteion Temple while visiting the ancient Acropolis archaeological site in Athens yesterday. Continental Airlines passengers will find easier ways to

What you need to know about your airline fare code - USA Today
NEW YORK — There are a few bits of information to pay close attention to on an airline ticket: the flight number, gate number and boarding time. Fare basis code? Not a common concern. But the single-letter

Flight of Fancy: Transferring Frequent Flier Miles Between Airlines - ABC News
I always like reading your remarks about mileage programs. Could you in the future explain how to move miles/points from foreign international carriers to North American carriers? For example: I have mileage

Chinese province orders crash airline to drop name - AP - msnbc.com
China’s Henan province has ordered its namesake airline to change its name after it suffered China’s worst civil aviation disaster in nearly six years, saying that the accident has tarnished the province’s reputation. A

Joel Chusid’s Airline Corner (August 2010) - Seattle Post Intelligencer
VIP members of frequent flyer programs are often plied with bonus mileage, upgrades, lounge passes and all sorts of amenities. Here comes Russian airline Aeroflot designing and providing a calendar for its elite

2,500 miles across 28 towns for Schock - Peoria Journal Star
In the past week, he toured the Exelon Nuclear Facility in Clinton, visited a farm in Jacksonville and discussed the viaduct project in Chillicothe. At Connie’s Country Kitchen in Toulon, he called for a permanent repeal

Continental teams up with Greek airline on marketing - NJ.com
LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP/Getty Images Tourists walk by Erechteion Temple while visiting the ancient Acropolis archaeological site in Athens yesterday. Continental Airlines passengers will find easier ways to

Jet set: Airline offers 30-day pass to frequent fliers in U.S. - New Haven Register
FILE - In this June 2, 2010, a JetBlue airplane takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. JetBlue is bringing back its popular All-You-Can-Jet pass Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, that allows

Tempted by Miles? Do the Math - Wall Street Journal
Investors who follow the adage buy low, sell high may want to avoid airline “bonus mileage” programs. Travelers who buy frequent-flier miles pay about 3 cents per mile, but then they typically redeem them for

2,500 miles across 28 towns for Schock - Peoria Journal Star
In the past week, he toured the Exelon Nuclear Facility in Clinton, visited a farm in Jacksonville and discussed the viaduct project in Chillicothe. At Connie’s Country Kitchen in Toulon, he called for a permanent repeal

Continental teams up with Greek airline on marketing - NJ.com
LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP/Getty Images Tourists walk by Erechteion Temple while visiting the ancient Acropolis archaeological site in Athens yesterday. Continental Airlines passengers will find easier ways to

Jet set: Airline offers 30-day pass to frequent fliers in U.S. - New Haven Register
FILE - In this June 2, 2010, a JetBlue airplane takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. JetBlue is bringing back its popular All-You-Can-Jet pass Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, that allows

Tempted by Miles? Do the Math - Wall Street Journal
Investors who follow the adage buy low, sell high may want to avoid airline “bonus mileage” programs. Travelers who buy frequent-flier miles pay about 3 cents per mile, but then they typically redeem them for

Don’t Let Your Frequent Flier Miles Expire - ABC News
While there’s a burgeoning branch of the frequent flier family that grumpily mutters “Good riddance” when their miles expire, they’re still a small if vocal minority. For most, the loss of frequent flier miles

Tempted by Miles? Do the Math - Wall Street Journal
Investors who follow the adage buy low, sell high may want to avoid airline “bonus mileage” programs. Travelers who buy frequent-flier miles pay about 3 cents per mile, but then they typically redeem them for

2,500 miles across 28 towns for Schock - Peoria Journal Star
In the past week, he toured the Exelon Nuclear Facility in Clinton, visited a farm in Jacksonville and discussed the viaduct project in Chillicothe. At Connie’s Country Kitchen in Toulon, he called for a permanent repeal

Continental teams up with Greek airline on marketing - NJ.com
LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP/Getty Images Tourists walk by Erechteion Temple while visiting the ancient Acropolis archaeological site in Athens yesterday. Continental Airlines passengers will find easier ways to

Jet set: Airline offers 30-day pass to frequent fliers in U.S. - New Haven Register
FILE - In this June 2, 2010, a JetBlue airplane takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. JetBlue is bringing back its popular All-You-Can-Jet pass Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, that allows

Don’t Let Your Frequent Flier Miles Expire - ABC News
While there’s a burgeoning branch of the frequent flier family that grumpily mutters “Good riddance” when their miles expire, they’re still a small if vocal minority. For most, the loss of frequent flier miles

Tempted by Miles? Do the Math - Wall Street Journal
Investors who follow the adage buy low, sell high may want to avoid airline “bonus mileage” programs. Travelers who buy frequent-flier miles pay about 3 cents per mile, but then they typically redeem them for

2,500 miles across 28 towns for Schock - Peoria Journal Star
In the past week, he toured the Exelon Nuclear Facility in Clinton, visited a farm in Jacksonville and discussed the viaduct project in Chillicothe. At Connie’s Country Kitchen in Toulon, he called for a permanent repeal

Continental teams up with Greek airline on marketing - NJ.com
LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP/Getty Images Tourists walk by Erechteion Temple while visiting the ancient Acropolis archaeological site in Athens yesterday. Continental Airlines passengers will find easier ways to

Jet set: Airline offers 30-day pass to frequent fliers in U.S. - New Haven Register
FILE - In this June 2, 2010, a JetBlue airplane takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. JetBlue is bringing back its popular All-You-Can-Jet pass Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, that allows

Jet set: Airline offers 30-day pass to frequent fliers in U.S. - New Haven Register
FILE - In this June 2, 2010, a JetBlue airplane takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. JetBlue is bringing back its popular All-You-Can-Jet pass Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, that allows

Don’t Let Your Frequent Flier Miles Expire - ABC News
While there’s a burgeoning branch of the frequent flier family that grumpily mutters “Good riddance” when their miles expire, they’re still a small if vocal minority. For most, the loss of frequent flier miles

Tempted by Miles? Do the Math - Wall Street Journal
Investors who follow the adage buy low, sell high may want to avoid airline “bonus mileage” programs. Travelers who buy frequent-flier miles pay about 3 cents per mile, but then they typically redeem them for

Jet set: Airline offers 30-day pass to frequent fliers in U.S. - New Haven Register
FILE - In this June 2, 2010, a JetBlue airplane takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. JetBlue is bringing back its popular All-You-Can-Jet pass Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, that allows

Don’t Let Your Frequent Flier Miles Expire - ABC News
While there’s a burgeoning branch of the frequent flier family that grumpily mutters “Good riddance” when their miles expire, they’re still a small if vocal minority. For most, the loss of frequent flier miles

Tempted by Miles? Do the Math - Wall Street Journal
Investors who follow the adage buy low, sell high may want to avoid airline “bonus mileage” programs. Travelers who buy frequent-flier miles pay about 3 cents per mile, but then they typically redeem them for

Tips to Find Airline Tickets Under 100 Dollars - Associated Content
What happens if you do need a last-minute plane ticket because it is an emergency, or you didn’t book soon enough or whatever? Despite the fact that it is true that purchasing a ticket sooner is much better

Jet set: Airline offers 30-day pass to frequent fliers in U.S. - New Haven Register
FILE - In this June 2, 2010, a JetBlue airplane takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. JetBlue is bringing back its popular All-You-Can-Jet pass Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, that allows

Tempted by Miles? Do the Math - Wall Street Journal
Investors who follow the adage buy low, sell high may want to avoid airline “bonus mileage” programs. Travelers who buy frequent-flier miles pay about 3 cents per mile, but then they typically redeem them for

Airline meltdown is hardly a surprise - Detroit Free Press
In the case of the flight attendant who went ballistic this past week, had a “take this job and shove it” moment, then grabbed a beer, pulled the chute and went slip-sliding away, the only question I have is

‘Miracle’ Airline Crash Kills One - Wall Street Journal
The flight, operated by Colombia’s Aires airline, ran into a lightning storm as it approached San Andrés, a Colombian resort island about 120 miles east of Nicaragua. The flight had left capital, Bogotá

3 Florida kids get airline tickets, fly alone to Nashville - Denver Post
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bored on a hot summer day, three Florida youngsters were sitting around when one sent a text message to another with an adventurous idea. “Hey do you want to go 2 Tennessee today,” the

Tips to Find Airline Tickets Under 100 Dollars - Associated Content
What happens if you do need a last-minute plane ticket because it is an emergency, or you didn’t book soon enough or whatever? Despite the fact that it is true that purchasing a ticket sooner is much better

Jet set: Airline offers 30-day pass to frequent fliers in U.S. - New Haven Register
FILE - In this June 2, 2010, a JetBlue airplane takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. JetBlue is bringing back its popular All-You-Can-Jet pass Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, that allows

Tempted by Miles? Do the Math - Wall Street Journal
Investors who follow the adage buy low, sell high may want to avoid airline “bonus mileage” programs. Travelers who buy frequent-flier miles pay about 3 cents per mile, but then they typically redeem them for

Airline meltdown is hardly a surprise - Detroit Free Press
In the case of the flight attendant who went ballistic this past week, had a “take this job and shove it” moment, then grabbed a beer, pulled the chute and went slip-sliding away, the only question I have is

‘Miracle’ Airline Crash Kills One - Wall Street Journal
The flight, operated by Colombia’s Aires airline, ran into a lightning storm as it approached San Andrés, a Colombian resort island about 120 miles east of Nicaragua. The flight had left capital, Bogotá

3 Florida kids get airline tickets, fly alone to Nashville - Denver Post
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bored on a hot summer day, three Florida youngsters were sitting around when one sent a text message to another with an adventurous idea. “Hey do you want to go 2 Tennessee today,” the

Tempted by Miles? Do the Math - Wall Street Journal
Investors who follow the adage buy low, sell high may want to avoid airline “bonus mileage” programs. Travelers who buy frequent-flier miles pay about 3 cents per mile, but then they typically redeem them for

Jet set: Airline offers 30-day pass to frequent fliers in U.S. - New Haven Register
FILE - In this June 2, 2010, a JetBlue airplane takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. JetBlue is bringing back its popular All-You-Can-Jet pass Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, that allows

‘Miracle’ Airline Crash Kills One - Wall Street Journal
The flight, operated by Colombia’s Aires airline, ran into a lightning storm as it approached San Andrés, a Colombian resort island about 120 miles east of Nicaragua. The flight had left capital, Bogotá

3 Florida kids get airline tickets, fly alone to Nashville - Denver Post
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bored on a hot summer day, three Florida youngsters were sitting around when one sent a text message to another with an adventurous idea. “Hey do you want to go 2 Tennessee today,” the

Tempted by Miles? Do the Math - Wall Street Journal
Investors who follow the adage buy low, sell high may want to avoid airline “bonus mileage” programs. Travelers who buy frequent-flier miles pay about 3 cents per mile, but then they typically redeem them for

Jet set: Airline offers 30-day pass to frequent fliers in U.S. - New Haven Register
FILE - In this June 2, 2010, a JetBlue airplane takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. JetBlue is bringing back its popular All-You-Can-Jet pass Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, that allows

‘Miracle’ Airline Crash Kills One - Wall Street Journal
The flight, operated by Colombia’s Aires airline, ran into a lightning storm as it approached San Andrés, a Colombian resort island about 120 miles east of Nicaragua. The flight had left capital, Bogotá

3 Florida kids get airline tickets, fly alone to Nashville - Denver Post
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bored on a hot summer day, three Florida youngsters were sitting around when one sent a text message to another with an adventurous idea. “Hey do you want to go 2 Tennessee today,” the

3 Florida kids get airline tickets, fly alone to Nashville - Denver Post
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bored on a hot summer day, three Florida youngsters were sitting around when one sent a text message to another with an adventurous idea. “Hey do you want to go 2 Tennessee today,” the

Six badly injured in ‘miracle’ airline crash - Star-Press
BOGOTA, Colombia — Survivors say everything seemed normal as a jetliner with 131 people on board prepared to land in a storm on a Caribbean resort. Suddenly it plunged to earth, killing one person — a

‘Miracle’ Airline Crash Kills One - Wall Street Journal
The flight, operated by Colombia’s Aires airline, ran into a lightning storm as it approached San Andrés, a Colombian resort island about 120 miles east of Nicaragua. The flight had left capital, Bogotá

Mitch Albom: Airline meltdown is hardly a surprise - LimaOhio.com
In the case of the flight attendant who went ballistic recently, had a “take this job and shove it” moment, then grabbed a beer, pulled the chute and went slip-sliding away, the only question I have is

3 Florida kids get airline tickets, fly alone to Nashville - Denver Post
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bored on a hot summer day, three Florida youngsters were sitting around when one sent a text message to another with an adventurous idea. “Hey do you want to go 2 Tennessee today,” the

Six badly injured in ‘miracle’ airline crash - Star-Press
BOGOTA, Colombia — Survivors say everything seemed normal as a jetliner with 131 people on board prepared to land in a storm on a Caribbean resort. Suddenly it plunged to earth, killing one person — a

‘Miracle’ Airline Crash Kills One - Wall Street Journal
The flight, operated by Colombia’s Aires airline, ran into a lightning storm as it approached San Andrés, a Colombian resort island about 120 miles east of Nicaragua. The flight had left capital, Bogotá

Mitch Albom: Airline meltdown is hardly a surprise - LimaOhio.com
In the case of the flight attendant who went ballistic recently, had a “take this job and shove it” moment, then grabbed a beer, pulled the chute and went slip-sliding away, the only question I have is