Archive for April, 2011
Bodies, Debris Found From Air France Flight 477
Nearly two years after an Air France plane mysteriously fell out of the sky, killing 228 people, debris from the wreckage has been found with bodies still aboard, French officials said Monday. The human remains will be brought to the surface and identified, French Ecology and Transportation Minister Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet said at a news conference. [...]
Ryanair Announces Kid-Free Flights To Divert Attention From New Fees
There are few tortures worse than sitting next to a crying baby on a long flight, but would you pay a premium to avoid kids on a plane? Dublin-based Ryanair announced last week that it would start offering child-free flights on its high-frequency routes in October. Many suspect that this latest idea might have been [...]
FAA Airline Safety Procedures Putting Passengers At Risk?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for enforcing airline safety rules and regulations, but recent events on Southwest Airlines, as well as Peter Greenberg’s CBS News investigation, raise questions about how effectively the government agency is doing its job. When a hole in the fuselage ripped open in mid-air aboard Southwest Airlines Flight 812, [...]
Travel Tip: Notable New Hotel Web Sites
With all the online resources available these days, choosing your hotel doesn’t have to be a blind process. Here’s what’s new out there today… First off, a site called Room77.com uses Google Earth and other technology so you can actually see the real view from specific hotel rooms.
Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Park City Skiing And Ski-Friendly Restaurants
Ever wondered what it’s like to land a dream job? Well, these two adventurers got to live it. As the winners of Canyons Ultimate Mountain Gig, adventure traveler Andy Campbell and Olympic skier Kaylin Richardson got the opportunity to move into Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah, and blog about their activities through [...]
Enterprise Complains About Orbitz’s Commission Rates, But Doesn’t Move Toward Direct Booking
As reported last week on PeterGreenberg.com, Enterprise Holdings pulled its rental listings from Orbitz Worldwide. In an update on the situation, Orbitz is stating that the situation with Enterprise, which operates the Alamo Rent A Car, National Car Rental, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car brands, is very different from its ongoing disagreement with American Airlines. According to [...]
Problems Plague Aging Airline Fleets As Southwest Cancels Flights For Safety Inspections
Southwest Airlines is expected to cancel around 100 flights nationwide on Monday as the airline continues to conduct safety inspections on its fleet. On Friday, Southwest Flight 812 out of Phoenix, Arizona, was 18 minutes en route and 36,000 feet up when a 5-by-2 foot piece of the fuselage ruptured, causing the cabin [...]
Secret Seats in Coach
Sitting in coach on an airplane at times can feel like a game of human Tetris, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. There are certain seats in coach that actually provide some room to breathe. Sure, there are bulkhead seats and exit rows, but Peter shares those “secret seats” that [...]
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