The usual selection of extras on the Delta.com booking page

Delta Introduces “Smart Travel Pack,” Rolls Many Extras Into One

It is no secret that purchasing airfare on just about any airline involves an obstacle course of fees and charges. Checking a bag? Credit card, please. Want an exit row seat? Yea, there is probably a fee for that too. The list ...
by Jason Rabinowitz
 

 
 
A JetBlue Airbus A320 like this one was diverted to Amarillo after the Captain suffered a panic attack. (Photo by Kaz T)

JetBlue Suffers Computer Outage, Flights Delayed

Update 11am: JetBlue says the computer issues have been resolved, but flight delays will persist throughout the day. Due to computer issues, JetBlue is experiencing system-wide delays Friday morning. As an example, none of the ...
by Jason Rabinowitz
 

 
 
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Man Crossing The Atlantic Suspended By Helium Balloons, Track It Here

Does flying from the United States to Europe in just a few hours bore you? Do you like going wherever it is the wind blows? Great news! On Thursday morning, Jonathan Trappe took off from Caribou, Maine suspended by 370 helium-f...
by Jason Rabinowitz
 

 

 
A TACA A321 climbs out of JFK.

Avianca-TACA Announce Service From San Salvador to Newark

On Wednesday afternoon, Avianca announced their first route to Newark Liberty International Airport, with service from San Salvador, El Salvador, operated by TACA starting November 8th. The once daily service, operated on an Ai...
by Jason Rabinowitz
 

 
 
Virgin America aircraft.

Virgin America and GoGo To Announce New Hybrid WiFi System Today

While a recent survey showed that a majority of passengers would give up an amenity for better in-flight WiFi, actually getting that better signal to the passenger is not an easy task. Last year, GoGo announced ATG-4, a higher ...
by Jason Rabinowitz