Category Archives: Airlines

Plane Tickets: How To Get The Most For Your Money

By Payless Flights | Published: July 2, 2013

We all want the best price for the ever-climbing airfare. Here at Payless Flights, we love to travel, here are some tips we’ve found out along the way.

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The Inside Scoop To Airline Penalties and How You Can Avoid Them

By Payless Flights | Published: June 26, 2013

We’ve all been there where you realize last minute that you booked your flight to leave on Saturday and all of your friends are leaving on Thursday. You call the airline to change it and you’re faced with a steep penalty fee. Unfortunately there’s no sure fire way to completely avoid fees, those fees are […]

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Did You Know: Air Travel Edition

By Payless Flights | Published: June 24, 2013

With summer in full swing, travel is becoming more commonplace. While traveling this summer, here are a few interesting facts to help you understand the travel industry a little better. For those of you who use air travel a lot know that the price of the tickets may vary depending on dates and seasons. Most people travel […]

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Delta to add premium economy seats on overseas flights

By Payless Flights | Published: February 8, 2011

Delta Air Lines will add a premium economy section to its international flights, charging non-elite fliers between $80 to $160 each way for “Economy Comfort” seats that come with extra legroom and more recline. Delta and SkyTeam frequent-fliers at the Platinum and Diamond level can book the seats at no extra charge, while Gold-level frequent-fliers […]

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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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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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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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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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Lufthansa’s A380

By Payless Flights | Published: September 23, 2010

Lufthansa was one of the first airlines that took advantage of the world largest airliner The Airbus A380. Since the 19-th May 2010, the A380 is the flagship of the Lufthansa air fleet. Given the code D-AIMB, the A380 is regularly used for flights from Frankfurt to the rest of the world. The pride and joy of the German airline is actually the largest and heaviest aircraft in the wold. The plane can carry 526 passengers at once across the globe. It also features fuel efficiency systems and noise reduction materials, making your flight more comfortable and quieter.

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