The Forward Thinking of Celebrity Cruises new Silhouette
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo joins Paul to talk about Celebrity Cruise Lines new Silhouette and it’s new forward thinking philosophy.
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New Tour Regulations in the Galapagos
In an effort to balance tourism with ecology on the area, the Galapagos Islands has adopted slightly more restrictive rules for visiting. But the tour operators don’t seems to mind. Paul and Elizabeth have the details.
Small Group Travel with Travel IndoChina
Mark Yakker with Travel IndoChina joins us to talk about small group travel and how it saves not only hassle, but also money.
Inside Look At Car Rentals At Hertz
Hertz Super Agent, John Holt joins us from Orlando to talk about how to get the best deal sin car rentals as share some insider tips on renting a car.
Jet Blue Begins Priority Seating For an Extra Fee
Budget airline Jet Blue has started dangling a carrot in front of their passenger’s collective faces by offering a priority screening option for an extra fee. Dubbed “Even More Speed,” the new option joined the “Even More Space” option which provided extra legroom for taller passengers willing to pay.
Mating Turtles Shut Down JFK Runway
Over 150 turtles slowly crossed an active runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, disrupting air travel and delaying flights. The turtles, known as Diamondback Terrapins have been making their way to a sandy area near Runway 4, on their annual trek to lay their eggs.
Another Airline Fee Boards …
Low costs airlines are getting more creative with nickle and diming passengers with one airline fee after another. First there was charging for meals, then a second bag, then a fee for carry-ons. But Spirit airlines seems to be offering some true out of the box thinking by charging an extra fee for something required [...]
China Airlines fined by FAA for deceptive pricing
China Airlines received a stiff fine from the Federal Aviation Administration this week. A fine of $80,000 was levied against the airline for failing to disclose additional fees in their pricing and advertising.
TSA And Airlines Seek Alternatives To Pat Downs
There’s one thing that everyone agrees on … airport pat downs have got to go. After news of children being patted down, women complaining of assault from overzealous TSA officials, and rising complaints of privacy violations, alternatives are now being looked at to replace the controversial TSA program.
Poll Shows Americans Want A Vacation This Year
According to a recent USA Today/Gallup poll, 60 percent of Americans say that taking the family vacation is going to be an important event this year. That’s certainly good news for the travel and tourism industry, but what isn’t good news is that over 70 percent of Americans expect they’ll have to spend more on [...]
