American Airlines New Boarding Process

American Airlines New Boarding Process

Remember that tweet I sent a couple months ago from the Fort Lauderdale Airport about American Airlines testing a new boarding process and it ended up making headlines across the world? I guess American Airlines found the tests helped the boarding process to go much quicker since they are now rolling out it on all flights departing the U.S. [...]

Viking to Launch Ocean Cruising in 2015

Viking Star Atrium

When you hear the mention of a Viking cruise you naturally think of a river cruise. But that’s all changing because last night at an exclusive event in Beverly Hills the company announced the launch of its new ocean product line, Viking Ocean Cruises (www.vikingcruises.com/oceans). It’s marking the introduction of the travel industry’s first new [...]

Travel News: Week of May 15th, 2013

Summer Vacation Flight Guide

Top Travel News TSA Pre-Check now good for some international flights! Feds to debut computer kiosk for U.S. citizens entering country at O’Hare Spirit Airlines switches toll-free lines to not-free 801 area code Why UK passengers pay more on Ryanair: And why this man’s victory could open the floodgates Pilotless passenger planes prepare for take-off [...]

California Winter Fit Multisport with Backroads: Sugar Bowl, Sonoma, Sausalito, San Francisco

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This incredible adventure trip with Backroads began with a flight to rainy Reno, Nevada, on Easter and a short drive to Sugar Loaf Mountain in Tahoe. Not knowing what to expect, I met one nice family in our casino meeting spot and another single older lady, and before you know it, we picked up another [...]

Econophobia: Fear of Flying Coach

Econophobia: Fear of Flying Coach

There’s a dirty little secret amongst frequent fliers: We don’t like to fly  economy. Especially on long-haul flights. Some of us may even have a fear of  flying coach on any length of flight and it’s becoming a growing trend. Since there doesn’t appear to be a scientific name already, I would like to  introduce [...]

The Pont des Arts Paris Love Lock Bridge

Pont des Arts Paris Love Lock Bridge at night

The first thing Natalie and I did after checking into Hotel Verneuil in Paris was walk a few blocks in the hot sun to the Pont des Arts bridge, located near the Louvre. What makes this bridge special, besides its gorgeous views of the River Seine, is that couples have been coming here from all [...]

West Coast to San Juan, Puerto Rico for $261 ROUNDTRIP

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Everyone keeps talking about high airfares but San Juan, Puerto Rico has had some incredible sales. Including right now! Can you believe you can fly from LAX or SFO to SJU (via MIA) for only $261 roundtrip! It’s unreal. I found a bunch of dates available in September (see screenshot above) and in December. October [...]

Exceptional Business Class Fares to Europe from $2,699 Round-Trip

British Airways

Although summer usually means higher airfares, it’s just the opposite for seats in the front of the cabin. That’s when airlines start to discount them heavily because business travelers typically take the summer off and the airlines have a difficult time finding leisure travelers to spend the money. British Airways appears to be the first [...]