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Continental Airlines Cuts 3000 Jobs

Continental is cutting 6.5% of its workforce, or about 3000 jobs today in an effort to counteract the high prices of gas. I guess airplanes won’t be sitting on the runways burning gas anymore.

Larry Kellner, Continental’s chief executive, says the airline industry is in a crisis.

Expect more crowded flights and more extra charges as Continental retires 67 older planes. Try to get lower prices before they rise.  Book now.

by Rainbow Mike

Airlines To Weigh You At Check In

Emergency times call for emergency measures. Airlines are have combined losses of over $6 billion dollars this year.
Airlines are considering charging your airline travel by the pound - your pounds, how much you weight, the same way freight carriers do. Airlines tried weighing passengers in the 1970’s, and they found it was very hard to get customers on the scale, “nearly impossible,” said one air travel agent.
Experts say the solution lies in capacity cuts - less flights, using filled planes. Which means airlines are starting to sideline their own jets. Customers will notice any service cuts, and competitors can take advantage of that. Competition for customers is going to get stiff, try to get the best deal you can flying to Las Vegas at MyRealVegas.
Kiki Kalor says to try her diet plan. Dance off that meal you just ate!
Southwest solution is to fly slower. You won’t notice since it’s only 72 seconds slower. Could mean more flight delays, and penalities have been doubled against the airlines this year for passenger delays and bumps.
Southwest will charge passengers for 2 seats if the armrest can not be lowered.

by Rainbow Mike

Fees For Airline Baggage and More

In addition to cutting the number of flights and routes, airlines like American are charging a $15 fee for the first piece of luggage on EACH LEG OF A FLIGHT. I don’t know, but that sounds like multiple changes to travelers who either have to make connecting flights, or are trying to save money by flying longer routes with more stops.
What this means is more crowded flights and not as many seats available for low-cost pleasure travelers and more chances of getting bumped.
Airlines like Northwest, American, United, Delta, and Continental have begun charging $25 to check more than one suitcase. Plan to bring back your gift-basket or trophy in a box you won on your golf tournament, be prepared to fork over extra $$$. The free and easy days are over for now.
Also, the other airlines are sure to follow suit as gas prices climb or stay high.

Lastly, American has begun charging more for fees for services including checking pets, changing reservations and even booking travel for unaccompanied minors.

by Rainbow Mike

Flight Delayed Sue Delta for $1 Million

New York attorney Richard Roth is suing Delta for almost $1 million dollars. It seems there was a screw up and his flight to Argentina was almost 3 days late, and his 80-year old mother also had an incredibly hard time meeting up with them. Did you know there are attorneys that specialize in Aviation matters like delays, bumps, crashes and even lost baggage?

Did you know compensation for flight delay and bumps was increased 100% this year?