Daily Roundup--February 8, 2012

At what point do the airlines cross the line with their myriad of hidden and ridiculous fees that the passengers say enough is enough? For consumer advocate Ralph Nader, that point is getting closer and closer.

Airbus has been ordered to inspect its entire fleet of A-380’s for wing cracks. There are currently 68 in service. That’s airplanes, not cracks.

Strikes in France and Israel are causing delays and cancellations of many flights.

Have you worried that sitting in coach may make you more susceptible to blood clots and deep vein thrombosis? Have no fear, a new study says that it really doesn’t matter where you sit but what you do during the flight.

AirfareWatchdog published a carry-on policy chart for most major airlines throughout the world.

The TSA is expanding its “Pre-Check” security clearance program to 28 more cities.

Comments

[Gary Williams]

With regard to premium fees for premium seats: in order for the airlines to maximize that potential revenue, they really need to switch to a boarding-area auction of seats before each flight.