by Charlie Leocha | Oct 1, 2015
Air India proposes even longer nonstop: 18 hours It appears to be a battle of the long-haul routes. Both Emirates and Air India are proposing new routes that will extend the length of flights. One goes over the Atlantic from Dubai to Panama City, the other over the...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 30, 2015
18 hotels to stay at during the Chicago Architecture Biennial Chicago will be celebrating the state of architecture from October 3, 2015, through January 3, 2016. The city known for its amazing buildings, parks, public art and design will be the venue of this first...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 29, 2015
Upgrading airline tickets is getting harder and harder, especially for anyone who doesn’t have elite status. One alternative: simply buy first class tickets. To that end, carriers have come up with an increasing number of discounted premium cabin fares. But...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 29, 2015
When will air passengers finally benefit from cheaper fuel? With jet fuel prices dropping dramatically, many are asking, “When will passengers see some reduction in airfares and an end to fuel surcharges?” The answer is not looking good for consumers....
by Ned S. Levi | Sep 28, 2015
If you fly enough, eventually you’ll be scheduled on a delayed or canceled flight. Last year, more than 766,000 flights (~22 percent) in the US were delayed (arrived or departed the gate 15 minutes or more late), while more than 98,000 flights (~2.9 percent)...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 28, 2015
Pilots: ‘Blinding’ lights at 49ers’ stadium a safety hazard The complaints have been mounting and even the FAA has noted problems, However, they persist. Airline pilots from many airlines have asked the 49er management to change the lighting and...
by Janice Hough | Sep 25, 2015
“Interline agreement” is one of those jargon terms that might seem pretty meaningless to outsiders. So anyone reading that Delta Air Lines and American Airlines have ended their interline agreement might shrug and say, “so what?” Much of the time, interline agreements...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 25, 2015
Across the USA by train for just $213 This travelogue about a train trip from San Francisco (actually Emeryville) to New York shows how affordable and fascinating train travel can be across the US. The train crosses the Sierra Nevada Mountains, then the Rockies. It...
by Janice Hough | Sep 15, 2015
Thanks to technology, travel can be booked with a few quick swipes and clicks. For most people, it means the process is much faster. It also means more mistakes. Any reader of this site will no doubt be familiar with stories of a small error turning into a big...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 13, 2015
What tips for traveling have changed since medieval times? Surprisingly few. In a brilliant look at Codex Calixtinus, that many claim was the first guidebook, and other early guidebooks, Elizabeth Archibald compares advice provided to travelers that still resonate...
