Pinnacle Airlines, which operates regional flights for Delta, United and USAir, under the brands Pinnacle and Colgan Airways, has filed for bankruptcy protection. As part of its reorganization, the airline will drop its services for United and USAir and attempt to eliminate additional flights under the Essential Air Service program. The vast majority of Pinnacle’s flights are for Delta.
Airtran was voted the best U.S. airline for for customer service and reliability. Too bad it no longer exists. I’m sure you’re aware it was purchased and incorporated into Southwest Airlines which was rated somewhere in the middle of the survey.
Starting Wednesday, Allegiant Air will be the second U.S. carrier to charge for carry-on luggage. One small personal item will beallowed but if you want to use the overhead, it will cost you. Allegiant says all details will be on its website sometime Tuesday.