Rent a car — buy a car? Survey says: yes!
For years, car rental companies assumed that the cars they rent will affect the cars that ultimately their customers will buy. Heck, it is one of the reasons car manufacturers owned most of the rental firms. A new Avis survey taken in Britain has confirmed those assumptions.
The coming dogfight over New York’s airspace
The battle over airspace and airport slots in the New York area has been escalating over the past week. The government is proposing a cap on take-offs and landings at the area’s airports, and has asserted ownership over the landing slots.
Are travelers really going “green”? Not so fast
Are travelers becoming more “green-conscious”? Are hotels becoming more “eco-friendly”? Maybe, maybe not.
Lost luggage in Las Vegas
On a nonstop flight to Las Vegas, Spirit Airlines loses Michael Germano’s checked luggage. He files a missing luggage report and a lost luggage claim, but the airline is ignoring his requests for compensation. What’s going on, and how can Germano get Spirit to respond?
AA: All checked bagged to cost now
American Airlines just announced that they will begin charging $15 for the first piece of checked luggage starting June 15, 2008. The blogs and traveler forums are humming about this development. Now that American Airlines has opened the door, the other legacy airlines will surely follow.
From our forums: charging $15 for the FIRST bag? Get used to it, babe
Word that American Airlines will charge $15 for the first checked bag has sparked quite a debate on our forums.
See you in … Samoa? Governor tries to jumpstart tourism
American Samoa’s tourism industry is at a standstill. So what’s an island nation with no visitors to do? Why, start a convention and visitors bureau, of course.
Continental’s partnership waltz
Just like the cute girl at the high school dance, Continental Airlines is flirting with everyone these days. I’m not sure what they have that makes them so attractive, but even though they have been making eyes at the boys on the block, they still don’t have a date.
Hands up! Looks like a Senate hold-up
I’ve heard of Senators working hard to take care of their constituents, but Max Bacus seems to be going above and beyond the call of duty. And I’m afraid that what is good for Montana is not good for the rest of the country. Come to think about it, it may not be good for Montana in the long run either.