Just a week after raising fares, airlines began offering steep discounts for summer vacationers. United has dropped some domestic and international fares by as much as 25 percent, and the other big guys followed suit. This undercuts the 4 percent price hike they announced last week. Seems the carriers added too many planes too quickly, leaving many seats empty despite strong bookings. Now to get the new discounts, you have to travel by the end of September and buy your tickets in the next week or so.
Dates vary by airline.
Mocha java has now been cleared for take-off. The FAA said Wednesday that passengers can keep their cups of coffee despite rules saying that carry-on items must be put away. And you can bet they're celebrating in Seattle. Just make sure you and your coffee are on board ten minutes before the scheduled departure time. U.S. Airways announced this week it's now following the ten minute rule United Airlines started back in April, to try to improve on-time performance.