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Low-cost Transatlantic Flights Have Landed

... two Airbus A 330 s. On March 17, the day of its launch, the airline tweeted it had sold 52,000 tickets. Is a new era of transatlantic travel upon us? That remains to be seen, but legacy carriers are taking the threat seriously (for the moment, Ryanair remains focused on Europe and the feeding of long-haul flights rather than any transatlantic services of its own). Discount carriers are betting on fuel-efficient modern aircraft, out-of-the-way airports with lower charges and price-sensitive passengers. and right now, they’re flying high. The catch? Book with your eyes open. No-frills fares are made possible by charging for ‘extra’ services taken for granted on airlines like Aer Lingus — checked bags, meals, drinks and entertainment — costs that can ratchet up very quickly. Travel light, bring snacks and choose your dates ...

Oh, Wow! Amazing Runs Lifts Okc Past Mavs

... a frantic sequence after Jamal Crawford missed a corner 3-pointer with 8.9 seconds left in the game. The Kings opted against calling a timeout. Careening toward the rim, Ben Mc Lemore missed a short floater in the lane, but Cauley-Stein was there to drop it back in. Chris Paul missed a 21-foot jumper as time expired. De Andre Jordan led the Clippers with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Paul and Griffin each scored 17. It was the second time in a week that the Clippers missed a potential game-winner at the buzzer. The other came Thursday in Dallas when J. J. Redick’s corner 3 rimmed out as time expired. They are 4-2 in their last six games, but two missed jumpers away from riding a 6-game winning streak. Those two losses, both against losing teams, are especially painful given the crowded playoff chase in the West. With a victory, the Clippers would have tied the Jazz for fourth in the West and created 2.5 games of separation between themselves and Oklahoma City for sixth. By Vince Ellis. Detroit Free Press. NEW YORK — One of the franchise cornerstone was given the night off in the face of dwindling playoff hopes. Detroit ...

Virgin Atlantic Braced For Losses In 2017 As Headwinds Pick Up

... of Britain's decision to leave the European Union at around 50 million pounds after the carrier reported a 2 percent increase in underlying pretax profit for 2016 to 23 million pounds ($29 million). It had originally expected a significant increase in profits for 2016. Virgin Atlantic, which is owned by founder Richard Branson's Virgin Group [VA. UL] with 51 percent and U. S. carrier Delta Air Lines on 49 percent, typically sells more of its tickets to customers in Britain than elsewhere and the fall in sterling following the Brexit vote affected both revenues and profits last year. With the weak pound making it more expensive for Britons to travel abroad, Virgin Atlantic is now seeking to increase ticket sales to customers based in the United States, Hong Kong and China. After Delta bought its stake in Virgin from Singapore Airlines for $360 million in 2013 it put a new ...

Why Oil, The Dollar And Trump Are Boosting The Jet-set Ambitions Of Us Travelers

... 13 percent lower than 2016. Travel to Italy could be nearly 10 percent less, and France, 6 percent cheaper. Chart: Searches in flights from the U. S. to international destinations compared with political events from Hopper. But not every destination is less expensive. Flights to South America are 20 percent pricier compared to last year, Hopper found. And the average cost of a trip to Finland is expected to rise 13 percent, according to Squaremouth. With oil on the decline for the last several years, airlines saving on the cost of fuel are passing these benefits to consumers, said Surry. Meanwhile, the rise of ultra-low-cost carriers like Iceland's WOW Airlines and Norwegian Air are pushing down market prices, forcing other carriers to offer limited-time promotions and fare sales. WOW airlines, for example, offers a round-trip flight from New York to Edinburgh, Scotland for $190 with stopovers, compared to an $800 nonstop offer from United for similar dates. "I've been in this for years and I've never seen fares this low." -George  ...

Wow Air Pilots Send Selfies To Female Passengers Mid-flight

... a few have pointed out their concern. 'Guess flying the plane ain't that important,' one wrote on Facebook. 'It gives you a warm safe glow that your flight crew are taking selfies at the controls. FFS!' another remarked. In the pilots' defence, several users pointed out that the plane would have been in auto-pilot mode, giving the crew plenty of freedom to snap the photos. Ms Louise claims that communication dropped off around an hour before landing. Ms Louise's post regarding the story (pictured) was 'liked' nearly 1,000 times on Facebook. Ms Louise (left) told Mail Online: 'I don't think we ever really went "uhhh who's flying the plane" but just found it so funny and with the first photo back - so shocking'. At one point the pilots sent the girls an illustrated map to show them they were flying over Canada (pictured). However, a spokesman for Wow air, an Icelandic low-cost airline, told Mail Online. 'Wow air does not recommend that pilots use their mobile devices to interact with passengers during flight. But said: 'Most airlines today use some kind of mobile device as part of the paperless cockpit concept.'. Some social media ...

Wow Air, Known For $99 Europe Fares, Adds First City In Midwest

... of 2015. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren for USA TODAY. An Air Canada Express Dash-8 plane lands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in September of 2015. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren for USA TODAY. Like this topic? You may also like these photo galleries. Last Slide Next Slide. As it typically does when announcing new cities, WOW rolled out sale fares of $99 one-way to Iceland ($169 and up on the return) and $149 to connecting ($189 and up return) destinations elsewhere in Europe. A quick search of the carrier's website on Monday morning showed some $99 fares were available, though the availability of those fares was somewhat limited. While WOW's base fares are often sold at rock-bottom prices, customers should know they'll pay a fee for nearly everything beyond a guaranteed seat somewhere on the plane. Part of a new breed of "ultra low cost carriers" that are expanding both in the USA and around the world, WOW charges a fee for everything from seat assignments to carry-on bags. The announcement highlights WOW’s continued rapid expansion in North America. Chicago will become WOW’s eighth destination in the United States. WOW launched in 2012 and ...

Airfare Battle Heats Up With $149 Flights From Us To Europe

... onto the scene, promoting one-way tickets from the US to Europe for an impressive $149. While flights won’t start until June, tickets can be purchased now from Barcelona to Los Angeles (June 1), San Francisco (June 2), Punta Cana (June 10) and Buenos Aires (June 17). After announcing these rock-bottom prices, Level’s website had issues processing requests, and managed to sell 52,000 tickets in just 24 hours. Level was launched by the International Airlines Group (IAG) , which is the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling. For them, offering a low-cost option provides more options to the growing number of consumers willing to fly on a no-frills airline. “Long-haul, low-cost is a segment of the market that will experience significant growth and that we can operate ...

149 Europe Fares? British Air Parent Rolls Out New Budget Airline

... budget carrier underscores a new wave of competition on trans-Atlantic routes. Fast-growing discount carriers Norwegian Air and WOW Air of Iceland have added dozens of new U. S. routes in recent years. Fares from the U. S. to Europe have dropped as low as $65 one-way as those airlines have added new routes and destinations. So, for IAG – whose holdings also include British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling – Level is in part a way to fight back against its growing discount rivals. But IAG CEO Willie Walsh says it’s also an attempt to exploit a market that the company believes can be profitable. Level’s first flights will come this June when it begins flying four routes with Airbus A 330 aircraft. All of the carrier’s initial routes will operate from Barcelona. Two will go to California: Los Angeles launches June 1 while Oakland begins June 2.  The others will go to Punta Cana (June 10) in the Dominican Republic and to the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires (June 17).  Level will fly twice a week from L. A. ...

These 12 Airlines Will Let You Fly To Two Cities For The Price Of One

... for the Natural Hair Traveler. The options they offer vary, from shorter stops to some that stretch for an entire week and even offer a local to escort you on your discoveries. We’ve pulled together 12 airlines you can snag a free stopover from, whether you’re interested in exploring Tokyo or Helsinki. Take in the Art Nouveau buildings, hip cafés, and boutiques of Helsinki and enjoy a  free Finalnd stopover  for up to five days with Finnair at no additional cost. The stopover is applicable to customers flying through Helsinki, and  includes activities  that range from catching the Northern Lights to experiencing the country’s famed ice saunas. Hawaiian Airlines. Customers traveling from any of the airlines’  11 international destinations can enjoy a free stopover on each leg of their journey and soak up the sun in  Honolulu. There are no limitations on the number of days you can spend on your stopover, though customers traveling domestically will need to pay an additional $60 for a stopover. Travelers taking a flight with  Icelandair  can enjoy up to seven nights of a free stopover in Reykjavík, where they can enjoy everything from ...

What It's Like To Travel On Wow Air, The Budget Airline That Flies From New York To London For $70

... selection. "If you already pre-paid and selected your seats, now would be a good time to double-check your seats as WOW Air’s IT systems are notoriously horrible," Dozer said. "Even though I confirmed our seats that morning for our flight, when we arrived at LAX, our seats were screwed up. We were no longer assigned to our seats and someone else had already checked into one of our seats. Unfortunately for us, the only two seats together were located in the back of the plane.". He added that two other passengers seemed to be facing the same issue, and that there have been many reports of the same problem online. However, the WOW Air Station Manager was "awesome" and helped to resolve the issue. "Seeing that we were disappointed with our re-assigned seats, she proactively paged the passenger that was assigned to my selected seat and politely asked her to switch seats with us. Luckily, the girl didn’t care and we were back to our original purchased seats. Fortunately, this worked out in this case but I don’t know what would have happened ...