Brett Snyder

You wouldn’t think row numbering on airplanes would be something worth spending time on, but the new United disagrees. Beginning June 9, the pre-merger United domestic fleet will be getting new row numbers to match the way numbering was done by Continental before the merger. This may seem like a waste of time, but frequent fliers will actually benefit from this change.

Last week’s volcanic eruption in Iceland combined with the storms that pummeled Dallas/Fort Worth airport provided a good reminder that Mother Nature can wreak havoc on flight schedules. With Memorial Day marking the official beginning of the summer travel season, it’s a good for a refresher on what to do when weather ruins your travel plans.

Business travel during the summer can be a whole lot different from traveling during the rest of the year, and I don’t mean that in a good way.

When I worked at America West, we had a codesharing partnership with Continental. Friends would call me, confused.

Frontier Airlines is hosting a contest to choose its newest animal representative—a parrot, chipmunk, and tree frog are the final three contestants.

Airline hassles? Brett Snyder, the Cranky Flier, offers tips on what to do if you ever find yourself in a situation where you really need to get somewhere but are stuck on the ground in the airport.