Delta attendants move toward union vote
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Delta attendants move toward union vote
A union trying to organize 12,000 flight attendants at Delta Air Lines says it has enough support of those employees to formally seek a union vote. (AP)
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Cruise weddings: Getting hitched in a sea of love
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And while love is in the air, cruise lines are going all-out to entice couples to choose a wedding at sea. Anita Dunham-Potter takes a look at the trend. (Anita Dunham-Potter)
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New Zealand to increase flight security after hijack attempt
New Zealand will introduce wider passenger security screening at its regional airports after a woman attempted to hijack a short-haul domestic flight last week, Prime Minister Helen Clark said Monday. (AP)
Curves in the road to redeeming miles
Travelers have long complained about the difficulty of booking frequent-flier tickets, but now it’s becoming even harder. (The New York Times) (Registration required.)
‘Open skies’ may help lure international flights
Pittsburgh International Airport’s bid to regain trans-Atlantic nonstop service could get a boost when a new agreement gives European airlines greater freedom to fly into the U.S. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
World’s top restaurant cities
To be named a great restaurant city, there must be more than the usual levels of gastronomy; we expect the downhome and rustic as well as highfalutin’ and haute cuisine. No longer can any six cities in France claim to lead the world–or even Europe–as citadels of great food; nor can a city like Las Vegas claim its slew of big-ticket restaurants compare with the breadth and depth of those culinary capitals that built their food culture over centuries. (Forbes Traveler)
Today’s Travel Blogs
‘I’m normally not the type of person to complain, but…’
Airline passengers put up with a lot these days, including bad food, cramped conditions, high ticket prices, and the ever-present fear of being detained by the TSA. But they draw the line when it comes to their seats. (Elliott.org)
The secret to getting exit row seats
Here at Gadling, we’re really obsessed with getting the best possible seat. And for the price you pay — which is just a coach ticket — there’s nothing better than an exit row seat. (Gadling)
Southwest bracing for peanut upheaval
Must be fun to be an airline like Southwest. While the competition is worried about making a profit, the low cost carrier’s biggest hurdle is switching from salted to honey roasted peanuts. (Jaunted)
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