Posts by: Anne McDermott
About Anne McDermott
Anne McDermott is Editor of FareCompare; she loves to travel which is a good thing since that’s what she writes about. Favorite destination? “Just about any place,” she says, although she has been known to frequent both Montana and Ireland. Her favorite FareCompare tip is, “Always use a carryon bag.” Regrettably, Anne does not always follow this good advice.
AirAsia Bucks Trend, Lowers Bag Fees on Domestic, International Flights
This is news: one airline is actually lowering its bag fees. The word began to spread this morning on Malaysia-based AirAsia’s Facebook page – that the carrier was lowering checked-baggage fees for international and domestic flights. See what airlines around to world charge for bags AirAsia Bag Fees, Old and New A sampling of some … Read AirAsia Bucks Trend, Lowers Bag Fees on Domestic, International Flights
Posted In: Airlines (by name), FeesSpirit Airlines Hops on New York Knick’s Jeremy Lin Bandwagon in New Ad
Unheralded basketball hero Jeremy Lin who came out of nowhere – if you consider Harvard nowhere – is a marketing sensation if Spirit Airlines is any indication (and see our poll below on the focus of Spirit’s next marketing effort). Spirit vs. U.S. – It’s War ‘Linsanely’ Low Fares Ad A new advertisement on the … Read Spirit Airlines Hops on New York Knick’s Jeremy Lin Bandwagon in New Ad
Posted In: Airfare Sales, Airlines (by name)US Airways Last Minute Deals to Zurich – Book by Feb. 27
Travel in March to Switzerland on US Airways from smaller cities. Hand-picked deals we like: Dallas – Zurich: $824 roundtrip Denver – Zurich: $817 roundtrip Phoenix – Zurich: $817 roundtrip Pittsburgh – Zurich: $774 roundtrip Seattle – Zurich: $817 roundtrip Book by Monday Feb. 27. Travel from Feb. 24-Mar.28, with 3-day advance purchase. Seats as always … Read US Airways Last Minute Deals to Zurich – Book by Feb. 27
Posted In: Airfare Sales, Europe, Last Minute Deals, US AirwaysJetBlue Deals from $50 Each-Way – Book by March 5
Hot new deals from JetBlue, the airline that gives you a first-checked bag for free! Hand-picked deals we like: Boston – Washington DC: $67 each-way Boston – Denver: $115 each-way Los Angeles (Long Beach) – Las Vegas: $50 each-way Los Angeles (Long Beach) – San Francisco: $60 each-way New York – Chicago: $103 each-way New … Read JetBlue Deals from $50 Each-Way – Book by March 5
Posted In: Airfare Sales, JetBlueRising Oil Prices and the Airlines: Why Airfare Shoppers Must Pay Attention
Feb. 21 – Today oil prices climbed to just over $105 per barrel – its highest price since last May – due to concerns about supply after Iran said it will sell no oil to Britain and France. As the AP notes, those two countries import very little oil from Iran, so the move was … Read Rising Oil Prices and the Airlines: Why Airfare Shoppers Must Pay Attention
Posted In: Airfare Hikes, Airline News, Fees