by Janice Hough | Sep 15, 2009
I admit it, U.S. domestic carriers make me crazy some days, with their various fares and rules that seem arbitrary at best and flat out stupid at worst. It seems, the best foreign carriers leave many of their domestic competition in the dust. Then there are the...
by Janice Hough | Sep 14, 2009
Americans are a tough and stubborn people. Despite our love for shopping, we’re often frugal with money. Which means that when we feel sick before a trip, many of us have the inclination to “tough it out” and travel anyway. Especially if the trip...
by Janice Hough | Sep 10, 2009
In Britain, three men were just convicted of plotting to blow up airplanes using liquid bombs. But the country is actually considering dropping the carry-on liquid ban. Why? Because while the plot was real, many experts believe their idea would never have worked. Even...
by Janice Hough | Sep 7, 2009
After much discussion of the new TSA “Secure Flight” program, Continental Airlines announced as of last Friday that it will be the first domestic airline to implement the program. On all new reservations, the airline will now require travelers to provide...
by Janice Hough | Sep 4, 2009
For frequent travelers, Labor Day generally seems brings a little more sanity back to the flying experience. Families are largely gone, along with the teenagers flying on their own, and the once-or-twice-a-year vacation travelers. In general, check in and boarding...