Olympic-sized afterthoughtsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:39PMothers also read... After years of talking, planning, building, it was just weeks away and with a general lack of public excitement. It was, “Oh well, Olympics, smolympics, it’ll be a pain in the butt and a sinkhole for money.” We were waiting for the shoe to drop.
AirTran launches sale for flights into NovemberTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:24PMAirTran Airways announced a sale Tuesday with fares as low as $44 one way, plus taxes and fees, for travel from March 19 through Nov. 16. Several airlines matched AirTran on routes where they compete, said Tom Parsons, CEO of travel site BestFares.com. HGe... AirTran Airways - Travel - Airline - Recreation - Transportation
AirTran launches sale for flights into NovemberTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:01PMAirTran Airways announced a sale Tuesday with fares as low as $44 one way, plus taxes and fees, for travel from March 19 through Nov. 16.
Samsung, Panasonic start selling 3-D TVs this weekTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:41AM(AP) -- Samsung and Panasonic will start selling 3-D TVs in U.S. stores this week, inaugurating what TV makers hope is the era of 3-D viewing in the living room.
Putting the eco into the contributionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:13PMThis week Parliamentary Secretary Mario de Marco announced that plans to introduce the controversial 50c bed tax have been replaced with new plans to introduce an eco-contribution. This will consist of a fee of €3.50 per tourist payable upon arrival, irrespective of the length of stay.
Perak: Stability in sight after two yearsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:12PMBy Clara Chooi IPOH, March 8 — Unlike the rest of Malaysia, Perak not only had to endure a global economic crisis but also an unprecendented knock-down-drag-out political battle that has lasted all of the past two years. Already established as the country’s third poorest state in 2006, the results of the 12th general election in 2008 plunged Perak into further uncertainty as sceptics raised ...
What’s good for one can be good for anotherSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:40PMONE of the few good things that came out of the worst global economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s is the increased travel activity within Southeast Asia.
What Is The Truth Regarding Electronic Cigarettes?Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:56AMDue to a lack of regulation the industry has spawned a number of unscrupulous retailers selling electronic cigarettes and in turn they have created a myriad of myths to surround electronic cigarettes in an effort to make a sale at any cost.
Going on vacation? These iPhone apps are road-tested for world travelersSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:51PMWhether you choose AT&T's pricey international data plan or rely on WiFi hot spots, the iPhone is a fantastic tool for world travelers. We recently went to Thailand and found these apps and add-ons a must.
Quick searches for cheap faresSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:22PMBooking a trip online can be fast and efficient, but comparing the cost of those trips can also be frustrating and time-consuming. Several new websites hope to streamline that process.
Should Iceland repay bank's debts?Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:46AMIcelanders have voted against repaying debts from the failed bank. Is this right?
Higher capacity and later salesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:44AM2010 will be a year of higher flight capacity and later sales, TUI Germany managing director Volker Böttcher told fvw in an interview. TUI is currently seeing a gradual recovery in bookings thanks to strong late sales, he said. “2010 will be a late sales year,” he declared.
Check out Spring Break offers carefullyFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:11AMThe scam: Flip the calendar page to March, and you might think crocuses peeking through the soil or the first games of spring baseball. Others think of Mexico, Florida and other spring break hot spots. Unfortunately, say some state attorneys general, fraudsters take advantage of college students looking for some quick sun and fun.
Cheap fares are expected largely to disappear for air travelersFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:00AMBargains are getting harder to find in a passenger airline network squeezed dry of excess capacity during two years of cost-cutting, travel industry experts said.But competitive pressures by low-cost providers like AirTran could be helping to keep a lid on Memphis's historically high fares, the experts added.An official with Airline Weekly and Memphis area travel agents said they expect ...
Travel: Ten things to love about ShanghaiWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:14PMGenerally regarded as one of the most vibrant and modern cities in the world, tvnz.co.nz's Michael Burgess points out the less obvious charms of the Paris of the East
Beware of spring break scamsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:15PM"I actually got two emails about fake bogus trips," student Nick Kallas said.
Air Arabia Primed for Alex LandingWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:23AMThe biggest budget carrier in the Middle East, Air Arabia, may open a new hub in Alexandria as early as next month, a move experts say could eventually drive down prices across the country, and revitalize the airline business in Egypt’s second largest city.
UrbaniteTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:46PMStarting Wednesday morning, New Yorkers can share taxi rides from three locations: West 57th, West 72nd and East 72nd streets. The city’s cab share program was to launch last Friday but was delayed by the snowstorm.
Half Moon Bay ReviewTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:24PM(ARA) - If you wanted to travel the world by going to only one place, New York City would be the place to do it. For centuries, it has acted as the gateway to America for people across the globe, and even today, immigrants from almost every imaginable country come here to start a new life.
Cheapflights Canada Uncovers Travel Deals to Star-Studded Destinations Around the WorldTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:37PMTORONTO--(Marketwire - 03/02/10) - If all of the red carpet glitz of the award season leaves you wanting to do some more celebrity watching, then imagine a chance to come face to face with the top stars. Travel to the right places, and celebrity spotting can often become part of the adventure. Cheapflights.ca has done the digging on the best destinations for celeb-spotting and found the airfare ...
Crist gives last State of the StateTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:52AMTALLAHASSEE -- His once stellar approval ratings sagging, his political future in jeopardy, Gov. Charlie Crist delivered his fourth and final State-of-the-State message Tuesday to a polite but tepid response from lawmakers.
Investigators: Maturi's RecordsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:47PMEveryone's feeling the pain of belt tightening at the University of Minnesota. Even the sports teams that bring dollars onto campus have had to make cuts. The man running the U's athletic department's a successful fundraiser, for sure but the FOX 9 Investigators examined four years of expense records, that includes travel and asked is he tightening his own belt?
Tourism blow as Tiger slashes Alice routeMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:55PMTiger Airways will suspend flights between Alice Springs and Adelaide because of a decline in passenger numbers.
$1 flights give lie to fare rise warningsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:30PMAir fares go on sale for as little as $1 despite claims the days of cheap air fares are over.
$1 fares now but air costs to riseSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:24AMAirfars on sale for as little as $1 despite claims the days of cheap flights are over.
Are the British trying to steal St. Patrick’s day?Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:20AMVirgin Atlantic is offering special-deal flights to London from $209 between March 9 and March 18 2010, and advertising London as the place to be on March 17.
AirAsia urged to continue Tawau-Singapore sectorFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:13PMTAWAU: The decision by AirAsia to discontinue its direct flight from Tawau to Singapore end of this month has made many passengers here unhappy.
Trail Of The Unexpected: SharjahFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:20PMAt first glance, it looks like something you might find on the edge of Milton Keynes. It's a roundabout. A large one. Three lanes. A swirl of white lines. The roar of traffic.
O.C. readers weigh in on obese passengersFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:17PMI have always assumed that I would have to write about gay, medical-marijuana-smoking, illegal immigrants with Middle Eastern-sounding names to get a reaction like this. But all I did was defend a fat guy from New Jersey. The reaction to last week's...
Stolen shoe hoard unveiled by Seoul policeFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:25PMPolice displayed a sea of stolen shoes in Seoul on Friday, in hopes of reuniting them with their owners.
Skyscanner Traffic Spikes Amidst European Strike ChaosFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:40AMEDINBURGH, United Kingdom----Travel search site Skyscanner has seen its traffic spike during one of the worst weeks for the European airline industry, as wide ranging industrial action has brought travel chaos to Germany, Greece and Paris, and news of a fresh BA strike was announced.
Introductory priceFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:14AMThe chief executive officer of Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA), Ms Waturi Matu, says that though the introduction of this carrier could impact on existing airlines, up to half of the traffic carried by budget airlines is newly generated.
Get Free Trips to Las Vegas from Premier Online Travel AgencyFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:01AMLetsFlyCheaper.com is dedicated to providing its customers with the cheap last minute flight deals and cheap international flights. They have just launched a new & improved website. To celebrate the launch they are giving away free trips to Vegas. They have tied up with the best of the airlines in the world to serve all classes of passengers.
Shut up!Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:39PMBlaring TVs, cellphone chatter, incessant P.A. calls. Is it too much to ask for a quiet corner at the airport?
Beyond the Sound of Music in SalzburgThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:50PM(ARA) - During high tourism season, tons of coaches and buses crowd into Salzburg, Austria chasing down the lore of the Von Trapps.
Escape Winter — NowThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:30PMDo you miss the feel of a bent fishing rod, sun on your face and warm, wet feet? Are you feeling trapped by the snow, ice and frigid temperatures? Perhaps it’s time to escape to a better place, by heading south, way south.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: New airport has yet to land lower airfaresThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:00AMWhile promoting building the new airport, Mr. Curtis, Ed Wright and their “posse” claimed that Panama City would realize huge cuts in airfares after the new airport was built. Well, now that Southwest Airlines, which some have almost equaled to...
Two Years After Garbage Avalanche, Sochi Homes Remain BuriedThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:46AMSOCHI, Krasnodar Region — Ever since the seaside resort of Sochi won the rights to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, the city administration has promised residents that the ensuing construction and tourism boom would mean a better life for everyone.
A sunshine state of mindThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:10AMIf people come to Florida to vacation, then where do native Floridians vacation? Why, even further south, of course.
Bargain: Airfares from $1 as pricing war heats upWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:24PMBUDGET airline Tiger Airways launches another sale on domestic routes as rival Jetstar gears up to offer fares from $1 - with a catch.
Cheap flights to Atlanta, this weekend onlyWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:46PMIf you're looking for a little weekend entertainment, how about hopping on a jet and flying to Atlanta?
900 Companies Seek DialAFlight's Help To Cut Travel CostsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:21AMLONDON , Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Award winning travel company DialAFlight announced today that almost 900 companies have requested their help in slashing corporate travel costs. DialAFlight, which is one of the two largest UK flight retailers, has huge buying power with airlines and hotel groups and claims that in most cases it can help a company make considerable savings to its travel spending ...