Carnival Cruise Lines hasn’t had a great month with the Triumph famously stuck at sea for days, another cruise canceled midway with a generator problem and two delayed with propulsion pod issues. In reality, are these big problems or just part of the normal vacation experience.
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The Carnival Triumph passengers are home from their ordeal, but many unanswered question are still left. It’s possible to learn from the passengers’ experience to become better prepared to handle cruise emergencies. Ned Levi discusses concrete suggestions for cruise ship passengers to help them get through a cruise ship emergency at sea.
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Alaska rail and cruise package adds value, allow cell phones for texting on planes, parked JAL 787 catches fire in Boston
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Judith Abramson’s western Mediterranean cruise on the Oceania Marina last April did not end well. After a sudden illness, the ship’s doctor decided she needed to go to the hospital, and she was unceremoniously disembarked in Naples, Italy, under less than ideal circumstances, she says.
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RNO records highest rate of punctuality, first electric Cessna to fly next spring, overnight stays at port a popular option
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After checking into the cabin, Del Zoppo and the rest of the party went to the pool and enjoyed a few drinks after the long flight. At one point, her husband stood, walked to the edge of the pool, and relieved himself. We got kicked off the cruise with no refund. Now what?
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As Carnival Corp. announced plans to salvage the Costa Concordia last week, the world’s attention focused again on cruise safety — or rather, lack of it.
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Virgin America launches real-time deals for everything from candy to rental cars, cruise sellers collecting more fees, UAL pilots sue to stop merger integration because of training issues
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Royal Caribbean will compensate stranded guests, Universal Hollywood Halloween tickets now on sale, Obama pushes aviation bill from jobs angle
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