by Janice Hough | Feb 8, 2010
Travel in and out of Washington DC will slowly get back to normal after this weekend’s epic snowstorm. Until the next time and while it may be too late for a current trip, here are a few tips for increasing your chances of avoiding trouble the next time a...
by Ned S. Levi | Feb 8, 2010
It’s been said, “There are two sayings that are familiar in every news room across the country: ‘sex sells’ and ‘if it bleeds it leads.’” Bad news and controversy definitely peak readers’ interest. Sorry, I have no sex or blood in my column today. I’m going to tell an...
by Charlie Leocha | Feb 6, 2010
Here is an interview with a pickpocket done in Pamplona, Spain, during the Running of the Bulls. Many of us have been pickpocketed, but few have had the opportunity to meet a pickpocket face to face and speak with the likable fellow. Watch and learn how easy it is to...
by Charlie Leocha | Feb 5, 2010
After promising time after time that the Delta/Northwest merger would not result in the closure of any hubs, Delta take steps to close the Cincinnati Airport base. One more example of where airlines speak with forked tongue. The airline will be shutting down its crew...
by Charlie Leocha | Feb 5, 2010
Priceline just came out with their list of the top 50 destinations for Valentine’s Day and President’s day. These results are compiled from actual bookings, so they are very accurate for priceline.com customers. After sifting through cities that are...
by Janice Hough | Feb 5, 2010
It’s that time again. A winter storm warning is in effect for the Washington D.C. area, and Dulles airport is expected to be closed from Friday afternoon through Saturday. For passengers booked through the weekend, airlines are being flexible to allow changes,...
by dunhampotter | Feb 5, 2010
The DeBorde family of Galveston, Texas had high hopes for their first-ever cruise vacation – a four-day sailing on the Carnival Ecstasy from their hometown to Mexico. According to the DeBordes the cruise didn’t live up to what was promised in Carnival’s brochure or...
by Charlie Leocha | Feb 4, 2010
This is a list of fees charged by American Airlines for various “services.” It was included in a letter from the IRS clarifying what fees for services would be subject to the 7.5 percent Transportation Excise Tax. Which fees are subject to the...
by Janice Hough | Feb 4, 2010
Carnival Cruise Lines, one of the leading cruise lines both in terms of selling drinks on board and in trying to keep passengers from bringing their own on board, is at it again. Yes, this is a bit tongue-in-cheek. But maybe not so much. The cruise line has long been...
