Recently, I was looking for credit card charges on Allegiant airline’s website. Since there were no upfront notifications, I kept going through the buying process to see if and when a credit card usage fee might be disclosed. It never was. Mind you, I didn’t actually put in my credit card. However, I found plenty [...]
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Gogo soars to unexplored heights with new offerings, 10 Las Vegas’ best bets for brunch out of casinos, frequent flier programs — good or bad?
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Seven domestic airlines have agreed to a promotion with GoGo Inflight that offers free Facebook access during the month of February. Virgin America, Delta, AirTran, American, US Airways, United and Alaska Airlines have all signed on. Facebook will be free for all WiFi passengers, but those who want to access other internet sites other than Facebook will still be required to pay.
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Many cruise lines don’t inform passengers what services and features for which they charge fees are included in their cruise ticket price. Ned Levi explores what these hidden fees entail and how much they can add to the cost of a cruise.
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Lufthansa relaunches their international Internet service, Aerolinas Argentinas joins SkyTeam as sole South American member, GE looks to power A350
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Southwest will offer WiFi onboard its fleet at a special introductory flat rate of $5 per flight for any device or flight length.
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Don’t cry for the owners … but when was the last time you used a hotel’s room phone? It used to be a significant source of revenue that’s essentially dried up with the advent of cell phones and laptop computers. Before the electronic revolution, travelers expected to see phone and business center charges at the [...]
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The Consumer Travel Alliance Thanksgiving travel survey just closed. Thanks to everyone who participated. The picture of our readers and whether they were traveling and how they made their reservations are revealing.
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After examining the airlines’ and airports’ adoption of new technologies, Ned has some suggestions for improvements which would help passengers, reduce lost luggage, and the increase the bottom line.
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While America’s passenger railroads listen to passengers and add “quiet cars,” US airlines are considering permitting inflight Internet phone use. Ned explores the problems of inflight phone communication.
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