Although today is considered one of the busiest travel days of the year, Tampa International Airport officials say passenger travel for Thanksgiving is down 10 percent compared with last year. Still, airport officials expect 115,000 to 120,000 outbound passengers today through Monday — about 25,000 alone today. ...more

November 26, 2008

Let's stipulate something from the outset: With the cost of fuel zooming straight up into the wild blue yonder, airlines have to find a way to get more revenue from passengers. Getting rid of the pretzels won't do the job. But, really, is it necessary to stick airline passengers - or rather, certain categories of passengers - with a mandatory $15 fee for the first checked bag of luggage? ...more

June 27, 2008