Cities need to address air travel growth soon
Cities need to address air travel growth soon — A number of major U.S. cities must expand existing airports in the next two decades, build new ones or find other solutions to meet an increasing demand for air travel, according to a federal report released Tuesday. (AP)
Tripso Traveler: Australia’s Blue Mountains — Australia’s Blue Mountains are similar to New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Vermont’s Green Mountains or Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. They are all nearby major metropolitan areas; have small tourist towns filled with art galleries, craft ateliers and souvenir shops; provide escape from the summer heat; and offer hiking trails and a taste of nature to city dwellers. (Charles Leocha on Tripso)
NY Senate approves Passengers Bill of Rights — The State Senate has unanimously approved legislation that would require airlines stuck on the ground for more than three hours because of poor weather conditions or other types of delays to provide passengers with snacks, water, fresh air and power. (Newsday)
Airport deploys body-scanning machines — Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport began using new body-scanning machines at security checkpoints on Tuesday, the first major airport to use the technology to find metals and explosives hidden under clothing. (Reuters)
4 gas-saving myths — Using a special additive or cutting off your A/C won’t really cut your gasoline consumption. But myths like these run rampant in the minds of American drivers. (CNN/Money)
Jimmy Buffett, Harrah’s team up to build Biloxi casino — Casino giant Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. said Tuesday it planned to open a Margaritaville Casino & Resort in Biloxi, Miss., with songwriter Jimmy Buffett, which it said would be the largest development in Mississippi since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (AP)
San Francisco to host ‘World’s Fair of Food’ — In a country of drive-thru dinners and 30-minute meals, cuisine can be more fraught than haute. So advocates of the slow food movement are planning what they bill as a “World’s Fair of food” next year. (AP)
Chicago skyline to soar with nation’s tallest tower — A 150-story lakefront tower that would be the nation’s tallest building is a step closer to reality. The City Council has approved a zoning change that clears the way for construction on the 2,000-foot, twisting Chicago Spire.
Disney to launch VOD channel — The Walt Disney Co. said it will launch a new interactive video-on-demand channel that will feature travel-related programming in an environment that will enable would-be vacationers to communicate with reservations staffers at Disney theme parks. (MediaWeek)
Carrie Charney, Christopher Elliott, John Frenaye, Charles Leocha, Marge Purnell, Valerie Schneider, Mary Staley, Stephanus Surjaputra, Richard Wong.
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