Soccer rankings, travel planning and the South Pacific

Earlier, I wrote about my FIFA ranking method of travel planning, which ranks with that other highly scientific method — the throwing-the-dart-at-the-map method. This relatively random list and the random travel information I found is testament that unusual...

After Flight 1549, how do you cope with crash anxiety?

After the crash of US Airways Flight 1549, do you experience flashbacks to the many “close calls” you have had during your travels? Did you wonder how you would have reacted had you been on that flight? With “honor,” and a desire to help...

What’s next for the survivors of US Airways 1549?

Headlines today are rightfully calling the crew of US Airways flight 1549 “heroes.” Even President Bush said he was inspired by the skill and heroism of the flight crew and the rescue teams. That the pilots were able to ditch the A320 into the Hudson...

Carnival launches price protection for early bookings

While the flood of discount cruises is a big plus for budget-conscious travelers seeking a terrific deal, the downside is worrying that the fare won’t decrease further after you’ve booked your cruise. And, boarding the ship to discover that a fellow...

Continental Airlines circumvents media with fare class news

Forget press releases. Continental Airlines decided to circumvent the entire mass media when it came to announcing fare class changes for its frequent fliers, and instead posted the news to an online bulletin board. In a post on FlyerTalk, Scott O’Leary,...