While I was working in Rio de Janeiro, my husband took advantage of a trip to his hometown, DC, to attend a recent Frequent Traveler University. While he has attended similar events in the past, this was his first with FTU. How did it go? THE BEST Attendance was huge, maybe 700 people, with attendees…
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For a Change of Pace, How About Train Travel?
I fly nearly every week but I love the chance to get on a train when possible. My interest in trains always surges when I see articles like this one. Of course it would be impossible not to enjoy the scenery from the rails but in fairness, there are some pretty impressive sights to see…
Consistency Will Never Fly in the Travel World
I understand everyone would like to know that when they are flying or staying at a hotel, they will be treated the same wherever they are. Well, there are some who are actually treated better but not surprising, these travelers never complain. Indeed, some brag about it. Of course, the real problem occurs when things…
Was the Flight Attendant Rude or Just Having a Bad Hair Day?
I had one flight awhile ago that still stands out in my mind. It was a morning transcontinental flight about 5 ½ hours, east coast to west coast. I remember the flight attendant, a well dressed woman in her late 30’s, serving the first class cabin. She did everything right – pre-departure beverage, breakfast was served…
Curious: Do You Change Your Seat When Asked?
Being asked to change your seat on a plane is one of those first-world problems that has been around since airline deregulation. Today, with reduced competition and reduced capacity, travelers are often scattered all over the plane. Throw in some delayed and canceled flights, it is often impossible to have a family sitting together on…
Global Traveler Magazine Announces 2014 Airline and Hotel Winners
Global Traveler Magazine just announced the winners of the 2014 Airline and Hotel of the Year. Maybe a bit surprising to some, the top airline was United while the top hotel was Marriott. Runner-up winners include Delta and Air Canada in the airline category. Hilton and Intercontinental Hotel Group were the runner-ups for hotels. The…
“Model” Turkish Airlines Flight Attendant Fired
Some airlines are touchier than others when it comes to outside work. Many carriers feel it is necessary to protect the image of their flight attendants – well, actually protect the image of their airlines – regardless of what else the employees may be doing with their lives. In this instance, Turkish Airlines felt one…
Top 50 Business Meeting Destinations – Which One is Your Fav?
With the improving economy, the number of business meetings, seminars, and trade shows are growing. As they do every year, event management firm Cvent assembles the top 50 destinations for business meetings. As in years past, there were some surprises and a shakeup in the Top 10. The top ten cities were: Chicago Orlando Las…
Charter Service Adding JFK-HAV Flights to Cuba
Cuba Travel Services is adding JFK to its list of airports offering non-stop service to Havana, Cuba. The charter will be flown on 2-class Sun Country 737-800’s. Interesting that their first airport choice was Newark (EWR) because of the larger Cuban population in New Jersey. However, that airport turned them down. CTS already offers Cuban…
U.S. and Mexico Enter into Air Agreement
Last Friday, the United States and Mexico entered into an agreement, called the U.S.-Mexico Aviation Agreement, to expand access to passengers and cargo transfer. The U.S. State Department says that the beginning date will be January 1, 2016 but the Wall Street Journal reports that it will begin on January 1, 2015. The arrangement between the…
