Friday, June 26, 2009

U.S. Airlines Fees

Have mounted from U.S. airline companies over the past few years. Here are some of the most common charges -- for one-way flights -- passengers can expect to pay.
First bag
Air Tran $15
American $15
Delta $15
Continental $15
Frontier Economy ticket: $15Other ticket types: Free
JetBlue Free
Midwest $15
Spirit Online: $19Airport: $25
Southwest Free
United Online: $15Airport: $20
US Airways Online: $15Airport: $20
Second bag
AirTran $25
American $25
Continental $25
Delta $25
Frontier Economy ticket: $25 Other ticket types: Free
Jet Blue $30
Midwest $25
Spirit Online and airport: $25
Southwest Free
United Online: $25Airport: $30
US Airways Online: $25Airport: $30
Wi-fi
AirTran Starting at $9.95 for lap tops; $7.95 for mobile devices
American Starting at $9.95 for lap tops; $7.95 for mobile devices
Continental Free in first class; $6 in economy class (selected aircraft)
Delta Starting at $9.95 for lap tops; $7.95 for mobile devices
Frontier No wireless
JerBlue Limited trial access on select aircraft
Midwest No wireless
Spirit No wireless
Southwest Limited trial access on select aircraft
United $12.95 on selected flights
US Airways No wireless
Telephone booking
AirTran $15
American $20
Continental $15
Delta $25
Frontier $25
JetBlue $15
Midwest $25
Spirit $4.90 (online booking charge as well)
Southwest Free
United $25
US Airways $25
Flight change
AirTran $49 per leg or fly standby for no charge
American $50
Continental $150
Delta $150
Frontier Depends on ticket type
JetBlue $100
Midwest $50
Spirit $100
Southwest Free
United $150
US Airways $150

Monday, June 22, 2009

What Do You Tip in Germany


This is a common question for tourists and the simple answer is: you don’t have to tip anything. Unlike the US, with it’s miniscule pay for wait staff, Germany’s waiters and bartenders get a real paycheck at a decent rate. It is considered polite to tip, however, if the service and food has been good, but this is usually only a rounding up of around 10% and it is not at all a requirement. The German rules are that tax and service is included in the bill.
Many restaurants and bars in Berlin have been writing “Tip not included” on bills they hand out to foreign customers. Some restaurants have defended it, saying that tips from tourists have dramatically decreased recently, but it is a questionable practice. Stick to the roughly 10% - if you liked the meal and service. If it is just a coffee, for example, I often don’t tip at all, or round it up to the next Euro.
Oh, and as for hairdressers, hair washers, hair dryers, waxers, etc, etc? These guys don’t get tipped. You just enjoy the new style.
Local Weather
Tegel Arpt/Berlin, GERMANY64 °F (64 °F)

Friday, June 19, 2009

More Destinations To And From Israel


Europe by Air has been working with European Tours Operators to buy excess seat capacity on their charter flights. Israel has been an exciting break through because these low one way fares are not available any where else.

Bill Wolf, President of Europe by Air said "We were getting so many requests for Israel I have worked long and hard to obtain these exclusive contracts. EBA is pleased to add Israel to our large inventory of destinations for hopping around Europe"

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Monday, June 8, 2009

Europe by Air Adds Fares Beyond




EuropebyAir announces our latest NEW DESTINATION - ISRAEL Unique & Exclusive, Airfares.
TEL AVIV and Berlin $179,
TEL AVIV - Barcelona/Munich $199 one way inclusive of taxes and fees.
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