Archive for Category: "Travel News"
The Travel Detective on FAA Funding and the Future of NextGen
For the first time in 8 years, both the house and the Senate have passed a new long-term funding bill. The Travel Detective looks at the legislation to find out what exactly we’re funding and when, if ever, fliers will see the impact of NextGen and other programs. After years and years of delays and [...]
No One Should Have Died: A Passenger’s Account of the Costa Concordia
Dr. Heinz Schaden, mayor of Salzburg, Austria, sailed on the Costa Concondia for a week of rest and quiet. We know how the story ends, but Peter recently spoke with the mayor to learn about the chaos on board, cases of crew misdirection, and his thoughts on how much of this tragedy could have been [...]
The Legal ABCs of the Costa Concordia Shipwreck
As the rescue and the recovery efforts for the Costa Concordia come to a close, the legal implications are just beginning. Legal contributor Nicole Coward breaks down all the “legalese” you need to know to understand this case. As details surrounding last month’s Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster emerge, several questions remain: who is responsible, how [...]
Window Seat or Aisle Seat: Valentine’s Day Two for One
Most people think of Valentine’s Day as a holiday just for couples, but romance can spoil fast if you spend the whole trip worrying about your children. Instead, Kerri Zane suggests bringing the family along. This month’s Window Seat or Aisle column teaches how to find romance on a family trip. Nearly 1 billion will [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
This week consumers found out the fallout from American Airlines’ bankruptcy announcement. Peter explored the latest developments Find out why the DOT’s fee transparency legislation has many airline carriers upset. Plus, the CEO of Spirit Airlines and the president of the Business Travel Coalition debate the various changes. For more on these stories and to [...]
Peer to Pier: Ecotourism & Birding in Tobago
Every eco-lodge has its own story and every proprietor a unique motivation, Meg Pier continues her Peer to Pier interview series in Tobago with Ean Mackay of Adventure Eco Villas. Meg Pier: When did you open Adventure Eco Villas? Ean Mackay: My father started Adventure Farm in 1972. His concept was to plant every type [...]
Icarus Award: Crime Doesn’t Pay
We all know times are tough, but this week’s Icarus Award nominees remind us that crime doesn’t pay. From two sticky-fingered TSA agents to a bankrupt airline to a potentially grave-digging tourist, see this week’s crimes and misdemeanors and vote for the guiltiest party. Stranded with Spanair Last Friday, Spanish airline Spanair abruptly announced that [...]
Travel Deals: February Travel & Booking Savings
February travel deals center around Valentine’s Day, but that’s not the only time of the year to find value. From cruises to resorts to winter inns, you’ll find value across the board for the entire month. Whether you want to book or even travel in February, the deals are available. You just need to know [...]
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