With price of gas, upgrade is a downgrade
With price of gas, upgrade is a downgrade — Until this year’s spike in gas prices, frequent traveler and car renter Mike Josephson never minded getting a free bump to a bigger model. Now, it’s a different story. (USA Today)
‘Peace pact’ reached in battle over Love Field restrictions — One of the bitterest feuds in North Texas came to an end Thursday when the cities of Fort Worth and Dallas and the two major airlines based here agreed to roll back the restrictions of the Wright Amendment. To take effect, the deal still must be approved by Congress before the end of the year. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Who’s the biggest fish in the South? — Atlanta, long considered the crown jewel of Southern cities, is facing a wave of regional competition from Nashville, Charlotte and other upstarts eager to flex economic muscle and project an image as dynamic metro areas that are good places for businesses, families and young people. (USA Today)
When opulence just isn’t enough — No doubt about it: We’ve checked into the platinum age of hotel pampering, where heavenly mattresses and hedonistic bathrooms are now just the bare minimum. With the luxury market flourishing and commanding the highest rates ever, hotels have launched full-scale amenity wars to capture well-heeled guests. (USA Today)
Two weeks ago, a new hurricane season snuck in with the bright blue skies and the June bugs. It is a season we have all come to dread. While the forecasters try to divine how bad things will be, homeowners and travelers can take a few simple precautions. (John Frenaye on Tripso)
Colorado ski resorts broke records — Colorado ski resorts set a record this past season with 12.53 million skier visits, easily besting the previous high mark set nearly a decade ago. (AP)
Touring strong despite exchange rate — The rise of the euro against the U.S. dollar hasn’t stopped Americans from taking their dream vacations to Europe this summer, but it has led many to plan trips carefully so they can stretch their budgets once they get there. (AP)
Airline fare increases continue — Some fares at the major airlines have been creeping up in recent months largely because of persistently high fuel prices. (AP)
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