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 Top Story
For many, airport wait times get shorter
This has been the USA’s worst year on record for flight delays and airport gridlock, but there is some unexpected good news: Most of the nation’s aviation system actually is performing relatively well and reducing delays. (USA Today)
Would you pay higher airfares for better service? Cast your vote.
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!
What’s New On Tripso
High in the sky
Recent media coverage of a flight attendant arrested for public intoxication raises the question of how often pilots and flight attendants turn up for work drunk – or drink on the job. James Wysong weighs in. (James Wysong)
From Tripso’s Forums: A recent discussion on touring Paris brought this response: “Although the sightseeing is fantastic… my best times were when I was living the city, not just visiting it.” Join the discussion.
Did a friend forward this newsletter your way? Cut out the middle man and get your free subscription now.
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.
More travel news
American’s fare hike mostly in tact
A $20 increase in domestic round-trip air fares initiated last week by American Airlines remained largely intact on Monday, according to a fare analyst who said the trend to higher fares may be near an end. (Reuters)
Travel groups want international visitor-tracking tool upgraded
A coalition of business travel organizations has boosted lobbying aimed at improving processes and technology for welcoming international visitors at U.S. airports, saying the Homeland Security Department is moving too slowly to meet congressional mandates. (Government Executive)
Airline bumping more common in third quarter
The chances of getting bumped from a flight worsened in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, according to figures released Monday by the Department of Transportation, which is considering raising the maximum amount airlines pay to compensate customers for overbooking flights. (Dow Jones)
Top 10 spots for singles
Ahh … the single life. Freedom to do what you want, how you want, when you want — but if all that alone time is getting a bit, well, lonely, head to one of the places we’ve picked as tops for singles looking to pair up, hook up, or shack up. (ShermansTravel)
Oil hits another record above $96
Fears of dwindling stockpiles in the United States and a falling dollar push crude closer to $100. (CNNMoney.com)
Today’s Travel Blogs
Another $7,000-night ship is on the way
Remember that $7,000-a-night ship we told you about a few weeks ago, the Seabourn Odyssey? Many of you found the pricing outrageous, but apparently there are others out there who disagree. Advance bookings for the super-luxury vessel are so strong the line has ordered another one. (Cruise Log)
Hot holiday gifts: Stick this luggage under the tree
Wondering what to buy for the traveler in your life this holiday season? Here are a few luggage gift ideas that will make their next trip a little easier. I’ve negotiated some attractive discounts on some of the recommended items, so you’ll spend even less on a terrific holiday present. (Elliott.org)
BA makes big trouble over boards
A couple of weeks ago BA announced that it would no longer carry some larger sports articles free of charge. The ban that started this week includes surfboards, canoes and javelins. But somehow skis, snowboards and bicycles are still allowed. (Jaunted)
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
