If you’re a new cruiser, you likely have question after question about making your reservation, what actually happens on cruises, meals, entertainment, tipping and many other issues. I’ve found that new cruisers unless they’ve spoken to some “old salts,” haven’t considered some issues they should think about, so here are seven new cruiser tips about potentially unknown concerns.
5 forbidden words when using a travel agent
Any traveler who uses a travel agent, especially the first time they use a travel agent, should read on. Leaving these 5 forbidden words out of the requests to any travel agent will save both traveler and agent a lot of time.
Service and emotional support animals in flight – problems and rights
DOT needs better rules for allowing a service or emotional support animal to fly Earlier this month, Marlin Jackson went to his window seat on […]
Frequent flier upgrades — AA makes them harder to obtain
Frequent flier upgrades get new rules at AA For many travelers, even leisure travelers, the ultimate prize with frequent flier miles is not free tickets, […]
Can new TSA carry-on procedures prevent the electronics ban?
Electronics ban may lead to new TSA procedures On March 24, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) instituted an electronics ban at ten airports located […]
Four Memorial Day sites where memories remain alive
Memorial Day sites one should never forget It’s fitting that this year Memorial Day in the United States falls on what would be President John […]
Aircraft change bumps a nonrefundable, business class passenger
These days U.S. carriers are dominating the bad customer service stories in the media. And generally, the top European carriers have earned their better reputation. But they have their moments as a client of mine found out on a recent weekend with Lufthansa. An aircraft change turned his best-laid plans and business-class reservations into a mess.
Lightning strikes vs. airplanes — which wins?
What happens when lightning strikes airplanes Last Friday, Air France flight 1064 departed from Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport for an 80-minute flight to Birmingham, […]
The 8th annual FF Reward Seat Availability Survey
Southwest Airlines has top reward ranking. The steady improvement in airline reward seat availability since 2010 ended with the results from this year’s CarTrawler Reward […]
The twilight world of airline attempted upgrades
As airline travel becomes increasingly less pleasant in economy class, upgrades are looking increasingly appealing to travelers. However, understanding how the deck is stacked will help with any attempted upgrades. Even booking well in advance and being willing to spend miles and serious money, may not be enough for average travelers. With the airline focus on elite big spenders, many frequent fliers are being shut out of attempted upgrades.
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