Changes to the policy known as Same-Day Confirmed were officially announced moments ago by Delta Air Lines — and many FlyerTalk members are not happy about these changes, which were first rumored on March 27 and expounded upon with additional details and speculation. Starting on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, you will be able to request a change on the day of your any time prior to the departure time of your original flight within the same calendar day — but the same booking class as your original ticket must now be available in order to successfully implement the change, according to...

March of 2013 set a record for Amtrak in terms of the number of passengers, according to an article in USA TODAY — giving Amtrak a reason to celebrate for National Train Day, which is a day designated by Amtrak to promote train travel in the United States. Ridership increased on Amtrak by...

If you are a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer loyalty program and you plan to redeem your points for flights on Jetstar, you are in luck, as the new Classic Award points pricing was announced, enabling you to book flights operated by Jetstar for 20 percent fewer points. This means that you may redeem as low as...

FlyerTalk members have long been concerned with being exposed to radiation during their travels — whether it is by being screened at an airport security checkpoint, or simply by flying as a passenger aboard a commercial aircraft — as they do not want to increase their chances of being diagnosed with such diseases as cancer. The levels of radiation and their effect on your safety have also been long debated. For example...

The commercial aviation industry in the United States performed at its second-highest level in its history, according to the 2013 Airline Quality Rating report, which was recently released. Of the 14 airlines operating in the United States which were included in this report, Virgin America scored the highest score in 2012; while United Airlines scored the lowest. A spokesperson for United Airlines reportedly disclaimed that...

An investigation has been launched by the Hong Kong Airport Authority pertaining to the collapse of an air bridge in at Hong Kong International Airport yesterday evening, injuring one person and reportedly ripping the left front door of an Airbus A330 operated by...

Back in the days when gasoline was $1.49 per gallon in the United States, it was rather easy to return a rental vehicle without being scrutinized for your consumption of fuel — depending on the company from which you rented your car, of course. With prices currently hovering between $3.25 and $4.25 per gallon in the United States and the potential to lose significantly more money, rental car companies seem to be far more stringent these days on how much gasoline is in the fuel tank — sometimes to the point of charging you for fuel even though you returned the rental vehicle with a full tank of gasoline, as has apparently happened to...

Through April 30, 2013, receive a 100 percent bonus on the amount of LifeMiles purchased with this promotion by Avianca and Taca. This promotion is capped at purchasing 75,000 LifeMiles per transaction, with a maximum of only one transaction during this promotion. However, there is one quirky restriction...

If you are a Diamond elite member of the Hyatt Gold Passport frequent guest loyalty program and you are sick of sparse substandard sustenance supposedly offered as your welcome gift amenity at certain Hyatt hotel and resort properties around the world, FlyerTalk member kuponuts has some good news for you: Hyatt has reportedly been offering a choice of 1,000 bonus Gold Passport points or food and beverage across all international hotel properties — but...