With its dramatic black volcanic rock, stunning seascapes, and impossibly tasty coffee, Kona, Hawaii, is one of the world’s most unexpected destinations. And when Lynn Regan booked a condo there last year, she was looking forward to experiencing the Big Island’s differentness.
She didn’t expect to get a different condo than the one she’d reserved – but that’s exactly what she says happened.
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American agrees with unsecured creditors to consider a merger
American Airlines may be softening its stance on considering a merger.
“The actions contemplated by the agreement include developing potential consolidation scenarios, but the agreement is not an indication that the company intends to pursue a transaction of any kind,” AA said in a statement.
US Airways (US) last month expressed its interest in merging with AA during the bankruptcy process (ATW Daily News, April 26), and has already gained the support of AA’s largest labor unions.
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Tall people aren’t the only ones who care about legroom on a plane.
I’m only 5’3″, but on the other hand, I’ve been a United Airlines frequent flier for years and have become accustomed to Economy Plus seats. It’s not just the legroom; it’s the feeling of not being quite as crammed into a seat, especially when the person in front reclines, or when trying to lower a tray table.
To me, Economy Plus availability matters when choosing a flight, as it does to many of my clients and friends. Here’s the rub: While United is adding rows with extra legroom onto Continental planes, they aren’t close to done yet.
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In-flight cellphone calls to be allowed on Virgin Atlantic flights
Virgin Atlantic will soon be allowing cellphone calls on a limited basis.
The new service is part of the airline’s upgrade to the Airbus A330, which will also provide expanded in-flight entertainment, USB ports and a very spiffy upper class. Cellphone service will initially be available only on London to New York flights, but will be expanded to more cities by the year’s end.
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On January 13, 2012, on an overcast evening, in calm seas, the Costa Concordia sailed onto rocks in the Tyrrhenian Sea just off Isola del Giglio, tearing a 160-foot gash into its hull. Almost immediately much of the engine room was flooded. The Concordia lost propulsion and electrical power.
The Concordia became grounded about 1,600 feet north of Giglio Porto. Despite the ship flooding, listing and sinking fast, with virtually no power, an order to abandon ship was not issued until more than an hour after the rocks tore open the ship’s hull. There were reports of passenger and crew panic, and crew disorganization.
Thirty-two people died in the Concordia tragedy.
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