Destination ski resorts face airline triple-whammy
Distant destination ski and snowboard resorts will be facing strong headwinds of rising airfares, diminishing flight schedules and new fees for transporting skis and snowboards. In the past, the main problems faced by marketers were financial and emotional — costs vs. great snow. Today changes in airlift capacity might mean no airline seats to reach destination resort slopes.
No time to visit France for a culinary vacation? Try Las Vegas
Snagging a table in Paris often isn’t a last minute event, especially if you’re shooting for the Michelin stars. But there’s no need to leave the States — unless you want to. You can always head to Las Vegas and come away with a taste of the City of Light.
Clear encrypts computers and gets TSA OK to enroll more passengers
Since we have covered the Clear programs problems, now that the TSA has approved their company, Verified Indentity Pass Inc., to continue enrollment of new passengers and new encryption procedures are in place, you should know.
Commercial air travel may be safe, but watch out for the airports
Air travel may be one of the safest ways to get around. It’s the airports you have to look out for — especially if you work there.
No place to park — or sleep
Sandra Ferguson makes a reservation at a San Jose, Calif., hotel through ParkSleepFly.com. But when she tries to check in, the hotel has never heard of her. Does ParkSleepFly.com owe her a refund for the $180 she has to spend for long-term parking?