George Hobica

Type: Person

Name: George Hobica

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Airline Error Sends Passengers To Wrong Continent

A couple leaving from Los Angeles were supposed to fly to Dakar, Senegal via Istanbul. Instead they ended up in Dhaka, Bangladesh nearly seven thousand miles away. How did it happen?In December, Turkish Airlines handed Sandy Valdivieso and her husband ... [Published Jalopnik - 6 hours ago]

Entities: Turkish Airlines-Türk Hava Yolları AO, Dakar, Airline, Senegal, Dhaka (Bangladesh)

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

In-Flight Thieves Targeting Airline Travelers’ Carry-On Bags

BOSTON (CBS) — Thieves have a new target when you’re flying, and your valuables could be in jeopardy when they’re just a new feet from your seat on the plane.Imagine opening the overhead bin on your flight and finding your carry-on bag is gone. It happened ... [Published CBS Boston - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Airline, George Hobica, Jewellery

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

Boeing 757

Some U.S. carriers add high-end interiors, amenities

05/20/2013 | FoxNews.comAmerican Airlines is stepping up to the plate with its new Boeing 777-300ER, while United has debuted upgraded Boeing 757-200 jets and Delta will upgrade some 767 and 757 planes. The planes feature upscale interiors and fold-flat ... [Published Air Transport Association - 7 hours ago]

Entities: American Airlines, George Hobica, Boeing 757, United States, Boeing 777

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

US Airways Group Inc

Get ready to pay more to fly

Today 7:05 AM ET (MarketWatch)PrintAs air travelers become inured to baggage fees, airlines are betting they'll accept additional extra charges.In fact, 2012 was a record year for extra-fee revenues: U.S. airlines raked in a staggering $6.03 billion in ... [Published TD Ameritrade - 15 hours ago]

Entities: US Airways Group Inc, Airline, Expedia Inc, Nonrefundable Ticket, Jennifer Waters

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Skytrax

Spending Smart: Summer travel? Think beyond airfare

As travelers start thinking about winging off to summer vacations, many could learn a few things from expert fliers to ensure they get the best value for their money when booking flights.Price and flight schedules are clearly the primary factors for fliers ... [Published Merced Sun-Star - May 19 2013]

Entities: Airline, Patrick Smith, Skytrax, JetBlue Airways Corp, Delta Air Lines Inc

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 2 reports

American Airlines

George Hobica: New American Airlines Planes Give Foreign Carriers Serious Competition

For years now, profitable foreign-based airlines have offered newer, more luxurious aircraft than their poorer U.S.-based competitors. British Airways has had sophisticated entertainment systems in all classes and lie flat seats in their premium cabins ... [Published The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed - May 18 2013]

Entities: George Hobica, American Airlines, Airline, British Airways

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Airline baggage and reservation change fees hit record

As you shop for airfare for your summer vacation, dont overlook the cost of fees for bags or changing a reservation that can add quite a bit to your travel bill.Airlines collected a record $6.1 billion last year in these fees, according to the Bureau ... [Published Baltimore Sun - May 17 2013]

Entities: Airline, George Hobica, Bureau of Transportation Statistics

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

How can solo travelers avoid dreaded single supplements?

iStock How can solo travelers avoid crippling single supplements? What type of trip do you suggest for a European vacation? We answer these and other pressing travel questions. Q: I am planning our family vacation in Europe in the first two weeks of August. ... [Published FOXNews.com - May 14 2013]

Entities: Supplement, Travelocity, Expedia Inc, G.A.P Adventures, Venice (Italy)

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 2 reports

Are Frequent Flier Miles Pointless?

A perfect storm of airline mergers, frequent-flier program changes and reduced flight capacity could make it tougher and more expensive for travelers to redeem miles in coming months, experts say.1Related ContentStoriesRelated TermsMoreIt may be time ... [Published AviationPros.com - May 09 2013]

Entities: Klout Inc, Randy Petersen, George Hobica, Mergers & Acquisitions

First reported May 05 2013 - Updated May 05 2013 - 2 reports

George Hobica: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Buying Airfares Cheap

It used to be all so simple. Back in the days when the peppy stewardess (that's what they called them back then) would pin little plastic pilot wings on you (or your kids), airfares changed so infrequently that airlines actually printed them on their ... [Published Huffington Post - May 05 2013]

Entities: Airline, George Hobica, Hotwire.com, Orbitz Worldwide Inc

First reported May 05 2013 - Updated May 05 2013 - 2 reports

George Hobica: Flying Business Class For Thousands Less

Buying frequent flyer miles is usually a bad idea, because the price per mile isn't good value. But what if your airline gives you a 100% bonus? Then things become interesting.Through May 31, 2013 for every mile you buy, US Airways will give you an additional ... [Published Huffington Post - May 05 2013]

Entities: US Airways Group Inc, George Hobica, Star Alliance, Airline, Taxes

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 5 reports

Frontier Airline?s new fees

Starting July 1 on Frontier Airlines, that drink will cost you $1.99 for certain fares, the company announced Wednesday.So will a can of soda. But at least you’ll get the entire can. (Coffee drinkers will get free refills.)Certain members of the airline’s ... [Published Fox13now - May 02 2013]

Entities: Airline, Orbitz Worldwide Inc, Kate O'Malley, George Hobica

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Airline Error Sends Passengers To Wrong Continent [Published Jalopnik - 6 hours ago]
Some U.S. carriers add high-end interiors, amen... [Published Air Transport Association - 7 hours ago]
Get ready to pay more to fly [Published TD Ameritrade - 15 hours ago]
In-Flight Thieves Targeting Airline Travelers’ ... [Published CBS Boston - 23 hours ago]
Spending Smart: Summer travel? Think beyond air... [Published Merced Sun-Star - May 19 2013]
Why it’s a very good idea for passengers to lea... [Published Skift - May 18 2013]
George Hobica: New American Airlines Planes Giv... [Published The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed - May 18 2013]
George Hobica: New American Airlines Planes Giv... [Published Huffington Post - May 18 2013]
Airline baggage and reservation change fees hit... [Published Baltimore Sun - May 17 2013]
Summer travel? Think beyond airfare [Published Chicago Tribune - May 17 2013]
Susan Tompor: Will a zillion credit card miles ... [Published Detroit Free Press - May 15 2013]
How can solo travelers avoid dreaded single sup... [Published FOXNews.com - May 14 2013]
Frontier to add carry-on bag fee [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - May 11 2013]
Are Frequent Flier Miles Pointless? [Published AviationPros.com - May 09 2013]
How to Activate Travel Insurance [Published RIS Media - May 08 2013]
UPDATE 3: Redeeming miles: Now as aggravating a... [Published TD Ameritrade - May 08 2013]
Smaller Airports Take Bigger Hit As Airlines Cu... [Published NPR - May 08 2013]
Abu Dhabi airport installs 'sleeping pods' for ... [Published NBCNews.com - May 08 2013]
LAX fails to land in top 100 ranking of world's... [Published Los Angeles Times - May 06 2013]
George Hobica: Everything You Ever Wanted To Kn... [Published Huffington Post - May 05 2013]
George Hobica: Everything You Ever Wanted To Kn... [Published The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed - May 05 2013]
George Hobica: Flying Business Class For Thousa... [Published Huffington Post - May 05 2013]
George Hobica: Flying Business Class For Thousa... [Published The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed - May 05 2013]
Frontier Airlines to add carry-on bag fee, but ... [Published Los Angeles Times - May 05 2013]
Travel advice from the airfare watchdog [Published Marketplace - May 03 2013]
Airlines want you off Expedia, Orbitz [Published TD Ameritrade - May 03 2013]
Share your thoughts: Rules for inflight behavior [Published Inside Bay Area - May 03 2013]
Frontier Airline?s new fees [Published Fox13now - May 02 2013]
Inflight Courtesy Reminders [Published Yahoo! News - May 02 2013]
Frontier Airlines hell-bent on bleeding its cus... [Published ETurboNews - May 02 2013]