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November 2007 Archives


Tips to Beat the Airfare Blues

11:17 AM Mon, Nov 26, 2007 |

As we're reporting tonight on NewsChannel 8 at 5 and 6, airfares are up 26% year-over-year according to a study by Harrell Associates. And don't expect them to drop right after the holidays, like they typically do, because the cost of jet fuel is up 52%. That means bargain airfares are going to be difficult to come by - even during the traditional "off-peak" times.

It's going to take some extra shopp...



More on the Q400

2:11 PM Wed, Nov 07, 2007 |

In response to yesterday's posting on this blog, about the problems with the Q400 aircraft landing gear, Dan Russo at Horizon Air e-mailed me to let me know the European Safety Agency has concluded its review on the airworthiness of the aircraft.

Here's that agency's press release:

European Agen...



Airfare Went Down After You Booked It? Get a Refund.

2:18 PM Tue, Nov 06, 2007 |

As I reported last week on NewsChannel 8 at 6, there's now a great way to get your money back if your airfare goes down after you buy it.

It used to be you had to take a leap of faith, and book when you though you were getting the best deal. Now, a new website takes all the guesswork out of buying travel. You go ahead and book your ticket at whatever fare is available. Then, log onto yapta...