Your vacation at risk
Sponsored by FirstClassFlyer.com
Looking for free and purchased upgrades, 2-for-1s and a fast-track to elite status strategies? Secrets of first-class air travel are revealed every month in Mr. Upgrade’s newsletter. Get a free issue today!
Today’s Top Story
Your vacation at risk
As the summer travel season gets into full swing airline cancellations are soaring, raising questions in some quarters whether passengers are now paying the price for job cuts and other cost-saving steps taken by airlines since 9/11. (CNN/Money)
What do you think? Will the U.S. be hit by terrorists this summer? Cast your vote.
Sponsored by BookingBuddy.com
Find the lowest airfare for your next trip at BookingBuddy.com. It’s the fastest way to find the lowest price on airfare. Compare fares now.
What’s New On Tripso
A surprise fee for Fido
The fee to check in Kurt Low’s dog is $100 on American Airlines — at least according to its Web site. But on Low’s return flight, an agent insists he pay $80 more to transport his pet. Low pays the fee, but then asks the airline for a refund. Two refusals later, is Low out of luck? (Christopher Elliott)
What’s new in Tripso’s forums? Discuss the latest travel industry buzz in Tripso’s forums. Interact with hundreds of professionals in the travel industry. Registration is simple. The connections? Priceless.
More travel news
Flight diverted over fears of security breach
A flight from Los Angeles to London was diverted to New York early Thursday because of what officials said may have been unfounded fears of a security breach. (Reuters)
Lawmaker rips into State Department for passport delays
A lawmaker ripped into the State Department Wednesday for widespread delays in issuing passports, calling them “a travesty” and “a national embarrassment” reminiscent of the federal government’s response to Hurricane Katrina. (AP)
United, Delta planes nearly collide in Florida
Two planes came within 100 feet of colliding at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after one missed its turn onto a taxiway and entered the runway where the other was about to land, federal authorities said. (AP)
7 gored in 6th day of Pamplona running of bulls
Charging bulls gored seven people and seriously injured several others Thursday as this year’s San Fermin festival in Pamplona served up its longest and most dangerous run yet. (AP)
EU taking on hidden airline charges
European airlines will have to advertise tickets at full price to avoid landing customers with a slew of hidden charges, according to new rules adopted by the European Parliament on Wednesday. (Reuters)
Sponsored by Cheapflights.com
Looking for cheap airline tickets? Look no further than Cheapflights.com. It’s simple, fast and free. Find the best airfare deals and the companies who sell them. Get a quick overview of the widest selection of cheap airline tickets. Compare plane ticket prices from major airlines, discount airlines, agencies and more.
Today’s Travel Blogs
More reasons travelers will love Netflix
Instant Watch allows you to watch movies on your computer instantly. There are currently over 3,000 videos available in Instant Watch, and you can expect more to be added on in the coming weeks. (Fly Away Cafe)
Gambling gets big in landlocked Britain
Great Britain just got its biggest casino with the opening last week of Isle Casino Coventry. It’s the first overseas casino for the Isle of Capri Casinos gang who are gambling on Brits being big gamblers. (Jaunted)
For air travelers, there’s a new sheriff in town
If you’ve ever wondered why the government does little more than count the number of complaints filed by air travelers and then reports them, the answer is simple: the Transportation Department’s Office of Aviation Enforcement & Proceedings only has the resources to pursue the biggest cases. The net effect is that airlines have been getting away with almost anything they want to. (Elliott.org)
Got a news tip? E-mail Tripso Today editor Jon Surmacz.
Read the Tripso Today archives online here.
See something interesting in this newsletter? Please forward it to a friend or colleague.
Note: Unless you specify otherwise, all e-mails, letters and phone conversations are considered “on the record.” That means your name could be used in a future article.
Tripso Today is published every weekday by Tripso, Inc (c) 2007
Tripso, Inc., P.O. Box 160, Hampstead, NH 03841
You may also be interested in these articles
Comments
Please share your thoughts...