Horror stories of passenger humiliations continue to shock us

Chris Jernigan · May 13, 2008

Over the years, you’ve no doubt heard many horror stories of passengers being mistreated and humiliated in a variety of ways. It is entirely possible that you even have a horror story or two of your own…

 

Forbidden at sea: 3 things cruise lines have banned — but forgot to tell you

Chris Jernigan · May 12, 2008

What’s not allowed on a ship? You might be stunned by the answer. Even your travel agent might be shocked. Cruise lines have quietly been adding to the list of things that are verboten at sea.

 

Controversy blows into Windy City with planned Virgin America service to O’Hare

Chris Jernigan · May 12, 2008

This morning, Virgin America announced that Chicago O’Hare will be its newest destination once the infamously over-crowded airport opens a new runway this coming November.

 

Updated: world’s most dangerous beaches (shark edition)

Chris Jernigan · May 9, 2008

Just in time for summer, Forbes has released a list of the most dangerous beaches in the world. Alas, it’s already in desperate need of an update, as any resident of San Diego knows by now.

 

Oh no, not again! Plane leaves with parts exposed

Chris Jernigan · May 9, 2008

After revelations that an American Airlines plane flew from Dallas to Paris, even though a “large panel” fell off the underside as the flight took off, passengers might be forgiven for asking if their plane is operating without a critical piece of equipment.

 

American joins luggage fee-for-all — so what’s next?

Chris Jernigan · May 8, 2008

Better late than never. American Airlines has finally arrived at the same party as everyone else. You know, the one where there will be a cover charge at the door for that second piece of checked luggage?

 

United employees question possible US Airways merger

Chris Jernigan · May 8, 2008

Pilots and flight attendants alike have serious doubts about the possible merger and say that it should be viewed as a “last resort”.

 

Judge upholds ruling in widow’s deal with cruise line

Chris Jernigan · May 8, 2008

Judge upholds ruling in favor of widow’s out-of-court settlement with Royal Caribbean for $1 million.