Weekend what we’re reading: Sign translations in Wales, PETA ad rejected by Southwest, a concert for dogs
It’s all Welsh to me, PETA ad rejected by Southwest, a concert for dogs at Sydney’s Opera House
7 credit card rules in Europe: U.S. magnetic strip vs. smart chip — both should work
I just returned from a week-long trip through Germany and Switzerland. I used good old American credit cards with the normal magnetic strip on the back. It was never questioned at hotels, train stations or restaurants. However, many travelers are finding that American credit cards are being rejected because they don’t contain smart chips.
No joke — Frontier Airlines changes fees and they go down!
Finally a good story about airline fees. It seems like there is a story about airline fees going up every other day. Frontier Airlines is doing something different. It’s actual good news for travelers.
DOT proposed rules: airfare + fee transparency = complexity
The airlines have created one of the business world’s most complex pricing structures. Maintaining fee obscurity was a virtue as far as airline profits go, but a vice when the goal is consumer transparency.
DOT proposed rules: airfare + fee transparancy = complexity
Rules proposed yesterday by the Department of Transportation (DOT) will force airlines to reveal total air travel costs, including airfares, surcharges and fees. Once these fees are made public, travel agents and airfare websites will be able to create ways for travelers to use this information.
Delta: Gunfire and battles in the streets not enough for cancellation waiver
While gun battles rage in the streets of Jamaica, Delta Air Lines is sticking to its guns and still charging hefty cancellation penalties for passengers who choose to avoid the war zone.
Best bargain destinations according to the Brits
These British vacation cost lists are fascinating. The British often serve as pilot fish when it comes to new destinations and are soon followed by U.S. tourists who are searching for bargains.
Don’t let too many car rental surcharges keep you from checking your bill
If you’ve ever looked closely at a final rental car bill, there’s everything from a seemingly endless list of taxes to various “recovery fees.” Most even have a small frequent-flier-mileage surcharge. None of these are even the optional fees such as insurance, damage waivers, extra drivers and fuel.
Most beautiful ferry rides in U.S.A.
There are lists about specific cities that might be a distance away, lists about best hotels that I can never afford and then there are lists that have something accessible and affordable for almost everyone across the country. This ferry list has adventures for travelers from Alaska to Maine, from Seattle to Boston and from Lake Powell to New York
Why Southwest, AirTran and Frontier are different from United/Continental
We are reaching a tipping point in terms of competition for small communities and for international destinations.