Bringing you what’s new in travel for September 1st 2010 through September 2nd 2010:
September 2nd, 2010 | Posted in Travel | No Comments
Bringing you what’s new in travel for September 1st 2010
- Where to Search for the Best Airfare – Smarter Travel has posted some info about ed perkins: You've probably already used one of the big online airfare search systems, but you may be searching in the wrong place for your specific needs. Ed Perkins explains.
Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.
- Ask Trip Coach: Cruising – Brad Tuttle recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:
We're aiming to tackle a biggie in the travel industry, so send us all the questions you have about cruising now.
- OTA update: Orbitz makes hotel-search improvements – JD Rinne recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:
In the past, Orbitz has earned our kudos in the past for its customer-friendly attitude. The company's Price Assurance program sends an automatic refund if another Orbitz customer books the same hotel room for less. And with the Enhanced Low Price Guarantee (which we blogged about last fall) travelers who find their hotel room for a lower price on another site can get a refund for the difference and a $50 discount on a future Orbitz booking. Plus, Orbitz also shows up-front prices with taxes and fees included—a particularly nice feature for us budget travelers.
- Adioso Finds the Best Deals for Travelers with Flexible Travel Plans [Travel] – Lifehacker's Jason Fitzpatrick just posted this article:
There are plenty of ticket search engines that will help you find the best price for a specific day and time. Adioso takes a different tact, showing you the best times to fly within a longer, more flexible travel window. More »
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- Jerks on a plane – RobinD_travel recently posted this over on the Bing Travel Blog:
When former JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater announced his resignation over the plane’s public address system, grabbed a beer and then hopped out of the jet via the evacuation slide, his actions struck a nerve with travelers everywhere.
Flying is a modern engineering marvel — but it can also be a living hell. The tiny seats, cramped conditions and mind-numbing noise have caused more than one person to behave less than admirably in a confined space.
Frightfully boorish conduct is the inspiration for Bing Travel’s new slideshow, “Jerks on a Plane.” From hogging the overhead bin to blocking the aisle with your bare feet or screeching at the top of your lungs, we present a lighthearted look at the many ways passengers behave badly at 30,000 feet.
What are your favorite examples of “jerks on a plane”? Share your thoughts in the comments section. Caution: Oxygen masks may or may not deploy when you let off steam.
September 1st, 2010 | Posted in Travel | No Comments
Bringing you what’s new in travel for August 27th 2010 through August 28th 2010:
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Bringing you what’s new in travel for August 30th 2010 through August 31st 2010:
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Bringing you what’s new in travel for August 29th 2010 through August 30th 2010:
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Bringing you what’s new in travel for August 25th 2010 through August 26th 2010:
- Organizing a Tour in Exchange for Free Travel: Worth the Hassle? – Smarter Travel has posted some info about ed perkins: "Free" travel may sound appealing, but don't jump so quickly. Ed Perkins explains the strings and responsibilities attached.
Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.
- For the lowest airfare, study says book eight weeks in advance – Kate Appleton recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:
Even with the growth of fare tracking services, price guarantees, and super-powerful flight search tools, it's hard to shake the nagging feeling that if you'd just timed your search a little differently, you'd have paid less for your flight.
- Flightglobal test pilot Mike Gerzanics flies CAE’s 787 simulator – FlightBlogger – Aviation News, Commentary and Analysis –
- Tax-Free Airport Shopping: Bargain or Hype? – Smarter Travel has posted some info about ed perkins: Do these stores really offer good deals, or are they there to feed off a bored and captive audience? Ed Perkins investigates.
Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.
- Sharks and jets –
Aviation, like any other business, requires that you stay close to your customers, to understand their wants and needs – while at the same time always keeping your eye on the competition.
So I’ve been watching recently as Airbus has become more aggressive, a little bolder, both in their positioning vs. Boeing and in what they’re saying about themselves
One of their recent marketing thrusts has been around “sharklets” for the A320 family, and along with that what I find i..
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August 26th, 2010 | Posted in Travel | No Comments
Bringing you what’s new in travel for August 24th 2010 through August 25th 2010:
- Airline Seating Chart Shows You Best Seat for Your Needs [Air Travel Tip] – Lifehacker's Jason Fitzpatrick just posted this article:
Whether you want more leg room, a better spot to stash your carry on bag, or to keep your elbows safe from the ravages of rickety drink carts, this handy diagram will help. More »
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- Sick of airline baggage fees? Get your hotel to pay for them – Brad Tuttle recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:
Two major hotel companies have promotions in which they'll cover the costs of guests' airline checked baggage fees.
- San Francisco: The 5 best farmers markets – Justine Sharrock recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:
Where the chefs shop: The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Considered one of the top farmers' markets in the country, and a magnet for the area's locavore chefs, purveyors set up outside the food-centric Ferry building—whose tenants include Cowgirl Creamery and Miette's pastry shop.
Our fresh pick: maple breakfast croissants from 4505 Meat's, which you can take down to the benches overlooking the Bay.
When: Tuesdays, 10am–2pm���
Thursdays, 10 am–2pm���
Saturdays, 8am–2pm
- The PME Interview – Thoughts and Insights from the World of Inflight Entertainment –
- My Take: A monthly reader photo pick – Budget Travel recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:
Our new feature on the magazine's back page, My Take, tells the story behind one reader's top shot.
August 25th, 2010 | Posted in Travel | No Comments
Bringing you what’s new in travel for August 22nd 2010 through August 23rd 2010:
- Man Overboard! Staying Afloat After Being Bumped From Your Cruise – Smarter Travel has posted some info about cruise: While getting bumped from a cruise is extremely rare, it's good to know what will happen if you do get bumped, and what actions you can take to ensure your vacation survives.
Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.
- GetSet Helps You Discover the Cheapest Way to Travel [Travel] – Lifehacker's Adam Dachis just posted this article:
Using available travel data cost data from sites like Kayak and Greyhound, GetSet estimates how much it'll cost to travel from one location to another and suggests the cheapest method. More »
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- Europe special: Transportation upgrades! – Budget Travel recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:
<b>Our September issue</b>, is chock-full of Europe's Best Values. Here's the latest in new flights, new and improved train routes, and river cruises.
- Use Prepaid Travel Cards to Budget Travel Expenses [Travel] – Lifehacker's Jason Fitzpatrick just posted this article:
Vacation is a time to let loose and have a little fun. It's all too easy, however, to let having a little fun turn into spending way too much. Use prepaid travel cards to keep spending contained, secure, and in budget. More »
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Read the rest at Lifehacker
- Airfare 301: The Buying Process Made Easy – Smarter Travel has posted some info about ed perkins: Ed Perkins explains how to work your way through the maze of Internet-based buying channels—with a few necessary detours—to find the best airfare for your itinerary.
Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.
August 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Travel | No Comments
Bringing you what’s new in travel for August 20th 2010 through August 22nd 2010:
- BBC News – Service to be held to mark 1985 Manchester air disaster –
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- From Twitter – RT @northlight Where have hotel rates dropped most? San Diego, says Hotwire. http://ow.ly/2t1tW
- Top Five Off-Peak Destinations for Fall 2010 – Smarter Travel has posted some info about tropical escapes: We've searched high and low for the most exciting off-peak locales, including beach towns, cultural centers, and tropical escapes, and narrowed this year's best bets down to just five.
Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.
- CNN iReport Blog –
iReporter Lisa Oaks posted an iReport this week that caught our eye — a photo of a man in the Dallas Fort-Worth Airport wearing short shorts and a halter top. "This is ok for a male revue nightclub, but not for public daytime," said Oaks, whose husband Mark snapped the shot.
According to Mark, the passenger was allowed to board his American Airlines flight, which he said came as a surprise. "If a woman was dressed like that, there's no way she would get past the pa..
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FlyersView: hmm..I don't think I would like to seat next to him…RT @JohnnyJet: CNN: Is this okay to wear on a plane? http://bit.ly/aPfBnl #travel
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AircrewBuzz: Oy RT @NYCAviation: RT @itsmescotty: Freaky pax photo- @Heather_Poole – would you want this guy on your plane? http://bit.ly/cnz2qe
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Heather_Poole: As long as he doesn't complain about buying a blanket …RT would you want this guy on your plane? http://bit.ly/cnz2qe @itsmescotty
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Heather_Poole: RT I'll let him on my plane anyday. Name is howard and he always sits in First Class. http://bit.ly/cnz2qe @flygirl_AZ @Itsmescotty @CNN
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- Paris: Grab a joystick—a new exhibit explores the evolution of video games – Meg Zimbeck recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:
Visitors who have tired of the Mona Lisa can now turn to Mario and Luigi for some unusual museum fun. The Mario Bros.—along with Donkey Kong, Sonic and Pacman—are the stars of a popular new exhibition at the Musée des Arts et Métiers.
Museo Games presents the history and evolution of video games and includes more than two dozen consoles for ���interactive learning.��� Museo Games, in other words, has transformed this national museum into a buzzing and beeping arcade. Fans of old-school gaming can start off playing Missile Command on an Atari 2600 before joysticking their way through the Nintendo and Sega periods into the modern era of the Xbox.
August 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Travel | No Comments
Bringing you what’s new in travel for August 18th 2010 through August 20th 2010:
August 20th, 2010 | Posted in Travel | No Comments
Great Blue Heron – Washington DC – Recreation – Outdoors – Shopping
