Southwest raises fares up to $2 each way
Southwest raises fares up to $2 each way — Southwest Airlines Co. said Monday it raised fares up to $2 each way on some of its flights, a move that was matched by competitors. (Reuters)
Tripso Traveler: Breathtaking Bullo River Station — Arriving at Bullo River Station (a ranch back in the U.S.) is a step outside of the modern world. It is a step into the peace of open space, isolated tranquility and panoramic beauty with an uncovered history of thousands of years, surprising nature and unexpected camaraderie. (Charles Leocha on Tripso)
Trusted Traveler programs grow — The slow-developing program to give expedited passage at airport security to trusted travelers who pay a fee is finally gaining traction. (USA Today)
Annual pump price rise is fast, furious this year — As reliably as the rise of temperatures and the hopes of baseball fans, the price of gasoline is on a steady march to an average $3 a gallon. Thanks to strong demand and a series of refinery outages and breakdowns, the predictable spring surge in gasoline prices is coming sooner than usual. (MSNBC.com)
Airlines pile on the fees — Travel alert: You’ll be paying more to fly this summer on planes that are more crowded than ever - even after you’ve bought your ticket. (Money)
L.A. tops list of nation’s most polluted cities — Los Angeles can continue being the butt of smog jokes now that it has once again topped the American Lung Association’s bad air list of most polluted cities in America. (AP)
When all hope is lost — James Wysong recently lost a very good friend to suicide. In this column, James ponders the depths of depression and the limits of hope, and offers some advice to others who have friends in need. (James Wysong on Tripso)
United to switch from Coke to Pepsi — United Airlines has a new selection of onboard beverages. United Airlines has a new selection of onboard beverages. The carrier said Monday it has signed a five-year agreement with The Coca-Cola Company, making the world’s largest beverage company its primary soft-drink supplier instead of PepsiCo and Cadbury. (AP)
Tourists seek black culture along S.C. coast — Government officials and cultural institutions are taking measures to preserve and promote the uniqueness of West African culture. And bus tours, restaurants, museums and galleries are attracting a growing number of tourists searching for the full history of the region. (AP)
Newport aims to serve tourists better — Newport has long embraced its status as a premium tourist destination, drawing more than 3 million visitors a year. But facing growing competition from other cities for limited tourist dollars, and amid a downturn in visitors, officials are concentrating on keeping guests happy — and coming back. (AP)
Carrie Charney, Christopher Elliott, John Frenaye, Charles Leocha, Marge Purnell, Valerie Schneider, Mary Staley, Stephanus Surjaputra, Richard Wong.
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