Volcanoes and Carry On fees

Europe continues to be affected by the volcanic ash from the Icelandic volcano severely limiting air travel in and out of Europe. Check your favorite news source for the latest information. If flying to or through Europe, check your airline's website.

According to Gadling.com, several major U.S. carriers have pledged not to follow Spirit Airlines' plan to charge for large carry on bags (bags that won't fit underneath the seat in front of you). These airlines are: American, Delta, JetBlue, United, and US Airways. Noticeably absent from the list is Continental Airlines. See the article here.

Spirit Airlines to charge for Carry Ons that can't fit underneath the seat

For tickets purchased now for travel on or after August 1st, Spirit Airlines will charge $45 for carry ons that are too big to fit underneath the seat in front of you. The fee is reduced to $30 if paid in advance online, and is $20 if a passenger belongs to Spirit's $9 Fare Club. See the April 7th article from the LA Times:

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-spirit7-2010apr07,0,5945292.story

Other airlines will undoubtedly be watching closely to see if passengers accept this new fee.

American Airlines and Jet Blue agree to strategic partnership

Peter Greenberg, CBS News Travel Editor, reports that American and Jet Blue will begin cooperating in marketing flights out of New York-JFK and Boston Logan International Airport. Jet Blue travelers will be able to take advantage of American's international non-stop destinations out of New York and Boston. American travelers will be able to fly on some 18 of Jet Blue's domestic routes out of New York and Boston.

See http://www.petergreenberg.com/2010/04/06/airline-analysis-american-airlines-jetblue-link-new-york-flights/