Better Seats

07/02/2008

Seven Carriers Launch 4th Fare Fireworks—More (and Better) Expected to Come

232 years ago, the United States declared independence from England. To show there are no hard feelings, British Airways invites travelers in the colonies to celebrate with round-trip discounted Business Class airfares to London from six US gateways for $1,776—quite a deal. But tarry not (after reading below) ... more >>
Tags: Better Fares, Airline Update, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Europe

06/26/2008

Holiday Business Class Fares Begin to Europe, But It’s Not Time to Bite

The backyard barbeque is barely warmed up, yet one airline is already trying to tempt you with some year-end holiday fares. Continental wins the 2008 award for early kickoff of turkey-season travel, with round-trip Business Class fares to Europe starting at just $1,020 (plus taxes) for November travel; $1,220 in December/January. more >>
Tags: Better Fares, Airline Update, Continental Airlines, Europe

06/20/2008

Premium Economy Seats to Asia Evaporating

Flyers hoping to escape the extended misery of coach on the long haul between the US and Asia, are seeing their most affordable comfort option, Premium Economy, becoming scarce. Two popular Asia carriers have dropped the service, one by eliminating the class, and the other by halting operations on a major route, leaving fewer low-cost options. more >>
Tags: Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Asia

12/04/2007

US Airways Upgrades Business Class

US Airways has announced that in January 2008 they will begin installing new “near lie-flat seats” in international Business Class cabins on B767 aircraft which currently cover many European routes... more >>
Tags: US Airways, Europe

11/27/2007

New British Airways Business Class Seats ... a Pleasant Surprise

The airline says the rollout of new British Airways Business Class seats is complete on B747s serving New York/JFK-London/Heathrow, with the fleet-wide installation scheduled for completion by mid-2008. more >>
Tags: British Airways, Europe





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