As US Airways, United inch closer to merger, experts ask: why?
Details are emerging on a likely United Airlines-US Airways union. It appears the carrier will be based in Chicago but that US Airways executives Doug Parker and Scott Kirby will lead the management team, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Read the full post →Forbidden at sea: 3 things cruise lines have banned — but forgot to tell you
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.
Read the full post →Controversy blows into Windy City with planned Virgin America service to O’Hare
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.
Read the full post →Updated: world’s most dangerous beaches (shark edition)
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.
Read the full post →Oh no, not again! Plane leaves with parts exposed
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.
Read the full post →From our forums: time to re-regulate the airlines?
The TalkingTravelers forums are mulling the merits of re-regulating the airline industry. Recent comments from Robert Roach Jr., the general vice president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, triggered the debate.
Read the full post →American joins luggage fee-for-all — so what’s next?
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?
Read the full post →From our forums: what ever happened to competition?
Our TalkingTravelers forums are on fire with a discussion about airline competition — specifically, the government’s granting of antitrust immunity to Skyteam.
Read the full post →United employees question possible US Airways merger
Pilots and flight attendants alike have serious doubts about the possible merger and say that it should be viewed as a “last resort”.
Read the full post →Judge upholds ruling in widow’s deal with cruise line
Judge upholds ruling in favor of widow’s out-of-court settlement with Royal Caribbean for $1 million.
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