by Jason Barger | Feb 4, 2009
I’ve been told that the four most prescribed drugs in America today are to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acid reflux disorder and depression. Perhaps this is a sign that the pace of our lives and frenetic lifestyle that many of us lead is putting...
by Janice Hough | Feb 4, 2009
It snowed in London this week. This is actually a relatively uncommon event — while the city gets a fair amount of rain, it usually doesn’t get that cold in the winter. There are still delays at the airports, and London City Airport, closed yesterday. Other...
by Charlie Leocha | Feb 2, 2009
These are hard times for the airline industry. Dropping oil prices are a double-edged sword, with some airlines losing millions because of hedges gone bad. Currency woes are wreaking havoc with international prices and bills, air cargo loads are dropping dramatically...
by Janice Hough | Feb 2, 2009
For many tourists in Europe, standing in line is as much a part of the vacation as sightseeing. Savvy travelers have learned, however, that for many popular attractions, from the Louvre, to the Tower of London, to the Vatican, tickets can be purchased in advance to...
by Ned S. Levi | Feb 2, 2009
A friend of mine on a business trip returned his rental car with a tiny dent on a fender. The rental car company sent him a $100 repair bill. That sounded reasonable, but then there was the three day “loss of use” charge for $750. He hadn’t taken the...
by Karen Fawcett | Feb 2, 2009
Some people are putting traveling on hold and not going any place that isn’t 100 percent essential. Welcome to the world of video conferencing and talking via Skype or other programs such as Go to Meeting. But there are times when business people need to sit down...
by Charlie Leocha | Jan 30, 2009
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) and five of his Congressional Black Caucus colleagues joined Citicorp on a junket to the Caribbean only a week or so after the Senate and House votes on the TARP $700 billion bailout package. American Airlines provided the tickets to this...
by Karen Fawcett | Jan 30, 2009
Many people wish animals would be banned from flying in airline cabins. Some people feel the same way about young children and badly behaved adults. Others are allergic to certain fragrances and the list goes on. Still, $200 for a cat who demands nothing and sleeps...
by Zollman | Jan 30, 2009
It’s easy to complain, especially when things truly go wrong. But I believe the “price” for complaining, if you will, is also making sure you dish out at least as many compliments when things go right. Thus, I will frequently ask to see the manager at a restaurant,...
by Janice Hough | Jan 30, 2009
The combination of a slow travel season and a down economy have led to some incredible fares. For example, with United flying for the weekend between San Francisco and Los Angeles costs about $139 with two weeks notice. Want to travel from San Francisco to New York?...
