Some airlines begin to increase staff again
Some airlines begin to increase staff again — U.S. airline employment increased in February from a year earlier, the first monthly increase in more than two years and a sign that the industry may have reached its low point for staffing. (USA Today)
French cruise ship survivor lashes out at Greek official — A French women whose husband and daughter are missing on the sunken “Sea Diamond” cruise ship, angrily rejected claims by Greece’s merchant marine minister that she delayed declaring their disappearance — and may even have lied about their presence on the vessel. (AP)
Infidelity is in the air for road warriors — While no one has specifically studied business travel and infidelity, academics and therapists say cheating is probably more prevalent on the road than close to home. (USA Today)
Sexual ‘theme park’ opens in London — Amora, which promotes itself as an “love and relationships academy” is located on Piccadilly Circus across from the much-photographed statue of Eros, the Greek god of love. (AP)
Rover and Rosie hit the road: 10 tips — Next time you’re on a road trip and pull into a rest stop, check out the animal companions. In his years on the highways, Mark Sedenquist has seen quite a collection of dogs, cats, birds, ferrets and snakes — even a hamster or two. Pets are great travel pals, but they need special handling. Here are 10 tips for the road. (Mark Sedenquist on Tripso)
China vows speedy entry for Olympics tourists — China will streamline procedures to help tourists swiftly get through airport immigration during the Olympic Games next year, a senior immigration official said on Thursday. (Reuters)
‘Street pricing’ a tough sell at airports — Scarf down a burger, fries and drink in Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s busiest terminal and you’ll pay $6.39, but the same meal will cost you about half that much elsewhere at the airport. (The Arizona Republic)
Maybe a lavender website wasn’t how to attract women — A new American Airlines Web site just for female travelers has hit a nerve with many businesswomen. (The New York Times)
10 great restaurant cities — Twenty years ago it would have been difficult to call more than a handful of American cities “great restaurant towns.” Not anymore. (Forbes Traveler)
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