Good news for Continental flyers – Economy Plus is coming eventually
Delta makes room in economy class for additional revenue
Some actual good news — Delta Air Lines eliminates mileage expiration dates!
Airlines test more fees for a variety of services
Planning to reuse a canceled ticket? All airlines are not created equal
How to survive an “enhanced” TSA pat-down
Transaction troubles await travelers abroad
Hotels charging housekeeping fees…what will they think of next?
The Bedbug Registry
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Good news for Continental flyers – Economy Plus is coming eventually
Starting in 2012, Economy Plus seating will be expanded to Continental aircraft as part of a multi-year conversion.  (United.com)  Read more

Delta makes room in economy class for additional revenue
In an effort to find more revenue sources, Delta Air Lines is planning to offer economy comfort seats with more legroom for a price on its longest overseas flights. The seats, which will be available to book starting in May, will add to the fare as much as $160 each way.  (Bloomberg)  Read more

Some actual good news — Delta Air Lines eliminates mileage expiration dates!
In a surprising and consumer friendly move, Delta Air Lines has completely changed their policy: their miles now do not expire. Period.  (Consumer Traveler)  Learn more

Airlines test more fees for a variety of services
Airlines have been introducing fees in recent years to bolster their bottom line. The strategy has been working, prompting carriers to consider a wide variety of other charges. Among fees being introduced or considered are ones for seats that recline further, insurance against weather disruption and access to faster security lanes. Tom Douramakos, CEO of GuestLogix, said airlines could realize “billions and billions of potential revenue” from introducing fees.  (The Wall Street Journal)  Read more

Planning to reuse a canceled ticket? All airlines are not created equal
At this point, most travelers who fly even semi-regularly are familiar with the fact that most discount tickets are nonrefundable. Reusing those tickets usually involves a penalty. (Except with Southwest, as the carrier trumpets in their ads.) In addition, tickets have to be used by the original ticketed passenger and the credit is generally valid…  (Consumer Traveler)  Read more

How to survive an “enhanced” TSA pat-down
One minute I was loading my laptop, shoes and liquids into bins on the conveyer belt at Washington National airport, and the next moment, an agent was pointing me toward an empty full-body scanner.  (Elliott)  Learn more

Transaction troubles await travelers abroad
Columnist Karen Blumenthal explains that travelers who use debit and credit cards in foreign countries face increased transaction fees and tougher fraud-detection methods. Bob Shiflet, a global fraud-prevention executive at Bank of America, said fraud is much more prevalent among foreign transactions than domestic ones.  (The Wall Street Journal)  Read more

Hotels charging housekeeping fees…what will they think of next?
Ridiculous or not? Mandatory housekeeping fees are just around the corner.  (Elliott)  Read more

The Bedbug Registry
Worried about bed bugs in your hotel room when you travel? Consult The Bed Bug Registry.   (The Bedbug Registry)  Learn more

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