If this program becomes successful, it could mean a lot could change, especially for frequent flyers — Subscriptions have become more common in different industries. People can buy subscriptions to just about anything from sports streams to wines to cloud pictures. Some Americans will add another service onto that list: airline flights. For Alaska Airlines flights between certain West coast cities, customers have been able to subscribe…

Though reducing isolation periods saves airlines money, it is the most irresponsible choice that could lead to more employees and customers getting sick — The major U.S. airlines are understaffed. Even though that issue has been acknowledged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it was the 15-day period to end 2021 and begin 2022 when there were more than 1,000 flights canceled at the last minute each day that demonstrated the travel pain understaffing can cause…

Most airlines are only offering vouchers, not refunds, when passengers cancel their flights due to concerns about COVID-19 — Data from the Department of Transportation (DOT) show that refunds — or lack of — have been the №1 complaint category against U.S. airlines since summer 2020. Our new research, released in a December 2021 report, shows complaints increased by 460 percent from February 2020 — the month before COVID…

With vaccines here, it may soon be time to reschedule vacations and other trips for later this year — During the COVID-19 pandemic, flights and travel plans have routinely been canceled. With vaccines beginning to be available across the country, many Americans want to get back to traveling — when it’s safe, perhaps later this year. It’s still unclear how well COVID-19 will be dealt with this year, so…

State-by-state analysis shows companies financially benefited from fewer claims but barely compensated customers — When the pandemic hit, Americans began driving significantly less. Auto insurance companies benefited from reduced driving and fewer crashes. Because insurance companies make money by not paying for accidents and other claims, the pandemic increased their profits by tens of billions of dollars, according to the Consumer Federation of America…

Eviction moratoriums, unemployment benefits, student loan repayment reprieves are ending, homeless shelters aren’t a good option and there’s no more relief in sight. — The year 2020 is coming to an end. Take that in … 2021 is on the way. For many, the end of the year is a call for celebration because this year has been filled with mayhem: COVID, wildfires, hurricanes, political unrest and too much more. While people celebrate the…

The CDC implemented the eviction freeze on Sept. 4 to reduce the spread the COVID-19 virus. Landlord groups filed lawsuits against it, so the future of the policy remains uncertain. — Throughout the United States, the coronavirus pandemic and economic downturn has destabilized household finances. Every month since May, 30 percent of households failed to pay rent on time, and 10 percent failed to pay by the end of the month. Policies currently addressing financial issues differ drastically by state, and…

Being proactive and demanding can help keep you and your family safe — A multitude of services, from plumbing repairs to internet installation, have traditionally been done by someone coming into your home. That need has not changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s good that these services are still available, but having a stranger in your home is more worrisome than ever. …

Here’s a look at safety measures adopted to combat COVID-19 — More states are opening back up, so people are again traveling to work and going out to restaurants and movie theaters. Even though the safest course of action during the COVID-19 pandemic is to stay home, many Americans can’t or won’t do that. As recently as 2019, many of us…