by Karen Fawcett | Jul 23, 2010
Just when passengers are being nickeled and dimed as if there’s no tomorrow, the parent company of United Airlines announced it earned $273 million in the second quarter of 2010, making it the most profitable quarter in nearly three years. UAL Corp.’s...
by Karen Fawcett | Jul 18, 2010
Is it possible that airlines are going to try to make passengers flying in the back of the bus more comfortable? One airline is investing big money into overhauling and the redesign of its equipment. Air New Zealand is the pioneer and is inaugurating the SkyCouch,...
by Karen Fawcett | Jul 16, 2010
OK, most people at one time or another have had a wee too much to drink. But how drunk does have someone have to be to decide that a 16-foot-long saltwater crocodile is a horse? Who won the match? Taking bets? Fatso came in first and the man escaped with his life....
by Karen Fawcett | Jul 8, 2010
Do you believe everything you read about a hotel? How do you know the reviewer hasn’t received preferential treatment and been given the bridal suite? Or perhaps been privy to hot and cold “we’re here for you” service because the management...
by Karen Fawcett | Jun 28, 2010
Summer is here, and more than a few people would like to come visit and stay awhile if you live in Paris, London, LA, Chicago or New York City, or have a country house almost anywhere. Here are my rules for perfect house guests. The dollar may be stronger against the...