Just when you think you've heard every excuse for an airline delay
Nothing is certain but death and taxes. Frequent fliers, however, will add the fact that not all flights will leave on time. Most delays have relatively mundane causes from a short list—weather, mechanical delays and crew delays. But, every once in a while, there’s a new excuse that gets your attention.
Can't get to Rome? Visit Quebec City, instead
More than 30 Italian museums, including the Capitoline and Vatican Museums, as well as private collections, all loaned artifacts and masterpieces to “ROME. From the Origins to Italy’s Capital,” organized by and on view at the Museum of Civilization, in Quebec City, through Jan. 29, 2012.
Weekend what we're reading: Airline safety card art, profitable bankruptcy, European airports ban whole body x-ray scanners,
This weekend we take a look at the art of the often-taken-for-granted airline safety card, ask why AA decided to go bankrupt with billions of dollars in the bank and read about the E.U. decision to ban x-ray backscatter whole-body scanners.
Starwood comes through, when an Africa hotel won't honor their reservation
Many travelers like the comfort of a big chain hotel when traveling overseas, others prefer something local with more character. While I personally like character, as a travel agent I’ve learned to appreciate things about the chains, especially in terms of having a backup for problems. With a problem in Dakar, Starwood came through big time.
Not all miles are created equal — some cautions for those trying for elite status
Late November may mean the start of the shopping season to most Americans, but to many frequent fliers, this time of year means something else — mileage runs.
American Airlines files for bankruptcy protection — What does it mean for AA customers?
In response to customer questions about the filing for bankruptcy protection by American Airlines, the airline has published this series of Frequent Asked Questions. Basically, from a customer’s point of view, nothing changes.
American Airlines files for bankruptcy protection — What does it mean for AA customers?
In response to customer questions about the filing for bankruptcy protection by American Airlines, the airline has published this series of Frequent Asked Questions. Basically from a customer’s point of view, nothing changes.
Menendez calls for transparency in all airline fees
The battle between the airlines and consumer groups, such as the Consumer Travel Alliance, about whether or not passengers will be told the full price of transportation including baggage fees and other obscure ancillary fees is still raging on Capitol Hill.
Menendez calls for transparency in all airline fees
The battle with the airlines and consumer groups, such as the Consumer Travel Alliance, about whether or not passengers will be told the full price of transportation including baggage fees and other obscure ancillary fees is still raging on Capitol Hill.
Can unsafe, ineffective TSA security methods make us safe?
In November, TSA Administrator, John Pistole, agreed to have an independent study of TSA’s full body scanners’ health effects on air passengers. Now Mr. Pistole is apparently backing away from his health safety testing commitment. Ned Levi discusses the health and safety issues of the scanners, and whether or not they can do the job for which they were purchased.