San Francisco Travel

Amsterdam Symphony Plays While Flight is Delayed
With its flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam delayed by bad weather, the Amsterdam Sinfonietta decided to pass the time as best they could: Standing in the aisles, playing music.
Is Virgin America Ready to be Relevant?
Virgin America has a lot going for it: Great in-flight product, awards up the wazoo, and instant brand recognition. What it doesn't have is reach, but that is beginning to change.
JetBlue Adds Early Boarding to Extra Legroom Seats
Does the new feature make JetBlue's premium coach perk the first to present genuine value, or is it just another case of airline gouging? The answer likely depends on how much you pay.
Tell Us About Your Top Destinations
Are you looking for a deal today? Which destinations are you drawn to? The flash of Vegas or NYC? The peace of the Rockies or a secluded coastal town? Santa Fe? Kyoto? Paris? Rome?
Airlines Waive Change Fees As Earl Approaches U.S.
With Hurricane Earl bearing down on the U.S. mainland, airlines are waiving change fees for affected travelers. Here's what you need to know.
Yemeni Men Freed After No Proof of Terrorism Found
Suspicious but coincidental events led to the improper arrest of two Yemeni men. Does this incident validate our airport security or expose the fallacy of security theater?
Major Bridge in Puerto Vallarta Collapses
Ground transportation to Puerto Vallarta from the north has been cut off following the collapse of a major bridge, and many airlines are waiving change fees as a result.
American Adding Seats, Carry-on Space
American is giving its fleet of Boeing 737s a significant overhaul, adding seats and increasing overhead storage space. Imagine fitting five or six bags up there!
JetBlue Introduces Boston-Newark Route
JetBlue announced it will add a Boston-Newark route ... just days after Southwest announced it will soon be moving in at Newark. Something's heating up in Jersey.
Virgin America Adds Los Cabos, Cancun
Virgin America will launch service to Los Cabos and Cancun this winter, with flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco. This is just the latest in an increasingly rapid expansion for the airline.
DOT Hits AirTran with $500K Fine for Disability Issues
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has levied a $500,000 fine against AirTran for violating procedures regarding disabled passengers.
The Week in Weird: Flight Scare and Checked Tigers
We catch up on two strange stories from the past few days, including a woman who tried to smuggle a tiger, and a false alarm aboard British Airways.
U.S. Gov't Approves United-Continental Merger
The U.S. Department of Justice approved the merger of United and Continental, allowing the two sides to move forward and complete the deal, which should close sometimes this fall.
Mexicana Ceases Operations Indefinitely
The troubled airline grounded operations this weekend, having run out of cash. The company says it will continue seeking ways to resume service, but is this really the end of the line?
Faster Flights: Be a Better Boarder
Boarding a flight ranks high on the list of frustrating travel experiences. But little improvements in the way we board can go a long way. What are your top tips?
Southwest to Launch Service From Newark in 2011
Southwest announced it will lease enough slots from Continental to operate up to 18 daily round-trips. The new routes will solidify the low-cost carrier's New York-area presence.
AAA Predicts Increase in Labor Day Travel
AAA says there will be a 10 percent increase in travel this Labor Day holiday, but numbers are still below 2008 levels. So where are you going?
Delta Expands London Service, Adds Boston, Miami
Delta jumped at an opportunity to add flights to London's Heathrow Airport, and will launch flights from Boston and Miami next year.
Is Merger Madness Over, or Just Getting Started?
Delta-Northwest. United-Continental. British Airways-Iberia. LAN-TAM. The global airline industry is consolidating at a rapid pace. Are more mergers on the way?
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Change Relationship
Alaska and Horizon Air announced a revamped business arrangement this week, but will it make a difference for customers? And what does this say about the two airlines' future?
Labor Tensions Escalate at American
In rejecting the airline's latest contract offer, American's mechanics have set the stage for a showdown. But both sides seem inclined to avoid a strike.
TSA Experimenting With 'Enhanced Patdowns'
Just when you thought body scanners were as invasive as airport security can get, the TSA is now experimenting with enhanced patdowns that go beyond the traditional search.
Mexicana Lives to Fly Another Day
A last-minute cash infusion from a group of investors gives the airline roughly 100 days to get its business in order. Can Mexicana pull off a comeback, or does it belong in the industry dustbin?
JetBlue Auctions All-You-Can-Jet Passes for Charity
JetBlue is auctioning off three All-You-Can-Jet passes on eBay, with the proceeds going to support the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer initiative.
Coach-Class Perks: Is Anything Still 'Free'?
With all the premium seats and perks customers can purchase these days, it's hard to keep track of what's included in your fare and what's extra. This list of seat perks and fees should help.