Peter Thornton

pthornton@airfarewatchdog.com

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Canada Will Require Vaccine to Fly: Will U.S. Follow?

Peter Thornton - August 25, 2021
Following a similar move in France, Canada recently announced that it will soon require vaccination…
Economy Skycouch on Air New Zealand

Could Lie Flat Seats in Economy Be a Reality Soon?

Peter Thornton - August 17, 2021
Back in the early aughts of air travel, you could expect a nice, well-cushioned seat…
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How to Get to/from New York JFK Airport

Peter Thornton - August 17, 2021
New York’s largest airport is roughly 15-20 miles from Manhattan depending on your final destination.…
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Win a Trip to Space for Two

Peter Thornton - August 17, 2021
Exploring the universe is a dream for many, but unless you’re training to become an…
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Would You Fly on an Electric Plane? United Is Betting on It

Peter Thornton - August 16, 2021
While electric cars are becoming more common these days, the idea of flying through the…
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Spirit Airlines Launches New Caribbean Routes

Peter Thornton - August 5, 2021
If you’re looking for a cheap flight to the Caribbean, you’re in luck as the…
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Is Frontier’s New High Cost Airport Fee a Scam?

Peter Thornton - August 5, 2021
Airline fees are nothing new when it comes to ultra-low-cost carriers such as Frontier and…
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How to Avoid Mexico’s Tourism Tax for Short Visits

Peter Thornton - July 28, 2021
When flying from the U.S. to Mexico, your airfare will include a Tourism Tax, which…
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Basic Business Class: Restricted Fares for Premium Cabins Are Here

Peter Thornton - July 13, 2021
When purchasing a Business Class ticket, one might expect that there would be few restrictions.…
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What You Should Know Before Flying Spirit Airlines

Peter Thornton - July 13, 2021
Ultra-low-cost airline Spirit will likely have the cheapest base fares on any route it flies,…