While people often travel because of the many cheap traveloptions available such as cheap airplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, discounttravel deals, cheap auto rentals, and cheap vacation packages, sometravelers have been known to be less than satisfied with their experiences inthe air.
The good news is that select airlines are shaking up theairline industry by offering flier friendly amenities, comfortable cabins, and superiorservice, while keeping their prices cheap.
The following are airlines that will make you love flyingagain, according to Smarter Travel:
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TurkishAirlines, a Star Alliance affiliated airline, flies to more countries (257destinations in 107 nations) than any other airline. Onboard passengers can pick from a variedarray of special meals and can use a seatback screen system to check email andsend text messages. Turkish Airlinesrecently expanded its state of the art Business Class lounge at IstanbulsAtaturk Airport, making it arguably the worlds best airline lounge.
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PorterAirlines flies planes with 32 inch seat pitch in economy class and no middleseats. Lounge access is available forall passengers and comes with free Wi-Fi and complimentary beer and wine. Its fares are consistently cheap. Porter often offers discounts on its alreadylow base fares of as much as 45 to 50 percent.
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Emiratesmay become the worlds biggest airline within the next 10 years. Its passengers enjoy an upscale, comfortableexperience in all classes, particularly on the airlines jumbo jets. Emirates flies double decker A380 planes onits Dallas to Dubai route that features premium class onboard lounges, showerspas, and complimentary wine and cocktails served even in coach. This is a particularly family friendlyairline that offers a wide array of childrens TV shows, complementary activitybackpacks, and a special frequent flyer program for young travelers.
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JetBlueoffers its passengers one free checked bag, free DIRECTV, and super-fast Wi-Fi,as well as lie flat transcontinental seats at very cheap prices. JetBlues new Mint class comes with fullyflat seats on flights between New York and Los Angeles, starting at a super cheapprice of $599 each way.
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OpenSkiesoffers comfortable transatlantic flying at affordable prices. Its coach passengers are given personalpreloaded iPads and leather seats. OpenSkies provides unique hassle free experiences at Newark and ParisOrly airports where its passengers get to skip longer security lines for aspecial, much shorter security screening process. This airline often offers terrific fares andis currently selling what it calls PremPlus tickets (whose seats recline afull 130 degrees) between New York and Paris starting at $1,299 round trip.
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VirginAmerica is a pioneer in focusing on how to enhance the flying experience andwas one of the first airlines to impress passengers with mood lighting andcomprehensive onboard entertainment. Onboard fliers can access Wi-Fi, power outlets, touch screens to order drinks andfood, and purple lighting. RecentlyVirgin America redesigned its boarding pass so that it easily fits in pantpockets and revamped its website to ease the booking process.
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AsianaAirlines is a Star Alliance South Korean airline that recently revamped itsA380 planes adding first class suites that have doors, closets, and beds,starlit cabin ceilings, real ovens for cooking food, and social areas with barsand lounges. This airline featuresflying magicians who perform magic shows for kids and anyone else who enjoysmagic.
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