Biden administration proposes passenger compensation for flight disruptions

Even as the Biden administration prepares to leave office in just over a month, it’s getting the ball rolling on possible new rules that could mean compensation for passengers when a flight is canceled, changed or delayed and it’s the airline’s fault. The U.S. Department of Transportation issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking Thursday…

What’s covered by credit card travel accident and emergency evacuation insurance?

Many perks available from your credit cards are well-known and well-utilized. However, benefits such as trip cancellation insurance, delayed baggage insurance, lost baggage insurance and trip delay protection can quite literally save the day and justify paying an annual fee. I’ll explain a couple of lesser-known benefits that you hopefully won’t have to use but,…

Avelo announces 10 new routes, 2 new bases in latest expansion

Avelo Airlines continued its 2024 expansion by announcing 10 new routes and two new bases. North Carolina featured heavily in Wednesday’s announcement, with Avelo’s three destinations in the state combining to land seven of the 10 new routes. Avelo will add three new routes from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and two from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport…