Archive for the ‘BWI’ Category

  • Airfare insanity to Boston

    JetBlue is trying to make a splash today as they open their first route from BWI airport, going to Boston. I wrote this week about how the Baltimore to Boston flight demonstrates the growing budget carrier competition at BWI, but it is getting silly at this point.
    Today, JetBlue has a limited sale that starts at [...]

  • Skimping on vacation spending — not destination

    You’ve probably heard that Ocean City, MD had a great turnout this Memorial Day weekend — the highest number of visitors since ‘93. It’s to be expected; the resort town posted higher-than-average numbers in April and early May, and gas prices are down considerably over last year.
    It’s no secret that a long weekend in O.C. [...]

  • Are you a happier flier?

    I’ve heard nothing but complaints about airlines recently, mostly about the extra charges for checked luggage, pillows, blankets and a seat. But supposedly a new study shows that airlines are doing a better job with customer service.
    University of Michigan found that passenger satisfaction rose over 3% in the first part of 2009. Doesn’t sound like [...]