Airports and Airlines programs

Following JetBlue and USAirways, American Airlines is going to start charging for pillows and blankets on domestic flights. They will charge $8 for a set if you are flying in economy class. Passengers on international flights or in premium class cabins still will be offered complimentary blankets for use in flight (so generous of them!).  Read More »

On Monday, the US Transportation Department implemented regulations requiring airlines to allow passengers on board delayed flights to deplane after three hours.  Read More »

During the Holidays season and until January 15 2010, Google is offering free Wi-fi access in 54 airports in the United States and on every Virgin America light.
Check the website for more information: http://www.freeholidaywifi.com/  Read More »

Have you ever wished you could sleep a couple of hours between two flights at the airport? Minutes Suites is a great new concept launched in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Imagine having your own quiet space at the airport where you can lay down and take a nap before catching your next flight, or just get some work done.

Each of the 7-by-8-footsuit suites comes with a daybed, a desk, an office chair, a 32-inch flat panel TV, Wi-Fi and an alarm o'clock.

The cost is $30 for the first hour and $7.50 for every 15 minutes afterward (1 hour minimum).

The company is going to evaluate feedback to determine whether to expand the service. We hope they will!

To make a reservation or see a video of the suites, check Minute Suites website.  Read More »

Brett Snyder has been blogging about air travel for over three years in his crankyflyer website. This week, he launched an interesting service called the Cranky Concierge, which we think can be really useful for those of you who own a small business, or are independent travelers, looking to save money on flights and do not have the time to spend hours hunting for the best deals online.

In addition, his service can be useful helping you find alternate options when your flight is delayed/cancelled or when you need to file a complaint against an airline.

It’s like having a geek friend looking out for you when you fly.

This service costs $30 (money back guarantee!)  Read More »

The CLEAR Card joins the ranks of Crystal Pepsi and the Nintendo Virtual Boy! At 11:00 p.m. PST on June 22, 2009, Clear will cease operations. Clear’s parent company, Verified Identity Pass, Inc. has been unable to negotiate an agreement with its senior creditor to continue operations.  Read More »

This is the second in a series of articles that will help you get to you destination in comfort, while maintaining a frugal budget.  

Many international carriers have recently introduced a class of service in between Economy and Business Class that, for just a few dollars more than the price of a coach ticket, offers a stripped down business class experience. This class of service, which has names such as Premium Economy, Economy Plus, or Prem+, offers amenities such as extra legroom, extra seat width, adjustable headrests, and laptop power ports.  Some go as far as offering dedicated check-in lines, airport lounge access and upgraded food.  Read More »

We, business travelers, are directly impacted by the recent financial crisis.  Many of Via Her's clients have seen their travel budgets reduced. Companies have eliminated some benefits such as executive ground transportation (also known as black cars), business class flights, and implemented lodging rate price caps.  However, there is some good news for those of us still making trips.  This is the first in a series of articles that will help you get to your destination in comfort, while maintaining a frugal budget.

Complimentary car services
If you are traveling internationally, and are lucky enough to fly in first or business class (more on this in the next article), certain carriers, including Emirates, Ethiad, and Virgin Atlantic, offer complimentary black car chauffeur service in to their clients.  Also, certain hotels, such as the W, and select Hyatt properties offer complimentary car services.  We recommend contacting the property directly, as often times the corporate reservation center isn't always up to date on the latest offerings of each individual property.  Read More »

Given the increases in flight delays and cancellations, are you prepared for a sudden change in plans when traveling?  Here are some helpful hints on how to stay prepared:

Prior to leaving  Read More »