Articles

The U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a series of new consumer protection measures that will force airlines to disclose hidden fees, double compensation for passengers that are bumped from flights and require carriers to refund extra bag fees when luggage is lost.

Just days after a rival fare increased collapsed, US Airways initiated a new $10 fare hike on Thursday afternoon, the 10th attempt to raise fares by a major commercial airline this year, according to FareCompare.com.

US Airways said it will introduce first class service (seen here) on 110 of its US Airways Express regional jets and also enhance its food and beverage service in existing premium class cabins.

The nation's 9th attempted airfare hike began to unravel as United Continental Holdings, which launched the increase, rolled back the fares in markets where it faced competition from rival Southwest Airlines.

A Delta Air Lines plane that hit a flock of large birds as it was approaching Little Rock International Airport over the weekend landed safely.