Airport Perks

No airline passenger enjoys being delayed regardless of what airport he or she is sentenced to do time in. However, there are some airports in the United States where conquering boredom is a bit easier than others. Take a look: SAN DIEGO San Diego International is getting passengers jazzed up about flying into or out of its facility by continuing its popular Terminal Jazz Performance concerts. The mini music fests are free and accessible to ticketed passengers and have been a proven hit among travelers since the program’s inception more than a year ago. The airport’s 2008 season will kick … Continue reading

Air Travel Tidbits

It’s good news and bad news for frequent flyers in this installment of “Travel Tidbits.” Let’s start with the bad news: United Airlines recently announced it would be charging a $10 fee to all passengers whose flights originate from Los Angeles International Airport. Today US Airways and Delta announced they plan to do the same. United representatives’ say the surcharge is meant to offset what it claims is a $10 million rent increase being imposed on it by Los Angeles World Airports. According to news reports, in December, Los Angeles World Airports raised the rent for all carriers who fly … Continue reading