After a 4.6 percent drop in passenger traffic in December and a dismal 2009 forecasted, a few airlines are taking steps to attract travelers.
AirTran launched a deal that stretches out until Nov. 4 if you book by March 5.
And http://www.southwest.com/ Southwest Airlines has kicked off its fifth sale so far this year. Rick Seaney at http://rickseaney.com/2009/02/24/southwest-airlines-truly-unusual-airfare-sale/ FareCompare.com suggests that Southwest’s sale likely will force other carriers to respond. Seaney’s advice: book early.
A flurry of sales and full flights this summer certainly won’t hurt Boeing and Airbus. The AP reports that few airlines will fail in 2009, meaning they might take delivery of all those jets on order.
In case you missed it …
Water. It’s free again on U.S. Airways.
On Monday, U.S. Airways reversed its policy of charging travelers an additional fee for water, soda and other beverages that are free on other airlines. The company isn’t planning to change its policy on bag fees.
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