Enter the Stoli “Atomic Blonde” sweepstakes by August 31, 2017, for a chance to win the grand prize: a trip to Berlin, Germany, including air, accommodations, and tickets to the Berlin Spy… Continue Reading
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Do Passports Make People Happier?
Are passport holders happier people? Hilton believes they are. Accordingly, Hilton wants you (and you, and you) to get a passport. Why? Because it’s good for you, the company says. And of course,… Continue Reading
How Full Will Labor Day Flights Be? Very!
You can’t go wrong predicting that Labor Day flights will be full. But exactly how full will they be? Airlines for America, the trade group representing the interests of U.S. airlines, is predicting… Continue Reading
Are You Ready for Pilotless Planes?
I consider myself tech-savvy, and tend to be an early adopter of new technologies. But flying on a plane with no pilot? I’m ambivalent, at best. Commercial aircraft are already highly automated,… Continue Reading
Featured Sweepstakes: Win a Foodie Trip to Italy, with Truffle Hunting
Al fresco dining and a truffle hunt. Sign me up! Enter the Williams-Sonoma “Culinary Trip to Italy” sweepstakes by August 31, 2017, for a chance to win the grand prize: a trip to Corleone,… Continue Reading
Featured Sweepstakes: Win a 7-Day ‘Stargazing’ Caribbean Cruise
Cruising the Caribbean with three of your best friends? Nice! Enter the Princess Cruises “Stargazing with Discovery at Sea” sweepstakes by August 29, 2017, for a chance to win the grand prize:… Continue Reading
An Answer to the When-to-Book Question, and Another Question
How much energy do you devote to timing the market to get the best airfare when booking flights? Ticket prices go up, ticket prices go down. That much we know. What’s less clear is the timing of… Continue Reading
3 Cheers for IHG’s New Cancellation Policy
On a scale of 1 to 10, how important to you is a hotel chain’s cancellation policy? With Marriott and Hilton’s recent imposition of 48-hour cancellation policies, it seemed a sure bet that InterContinental… Continue Reading
United States Passports Invalid for Travel to North Korea as of September 1, 2017
All United States passports will become invalid for travel to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea — otherwise known as North Korea — as of Friday, September 1, 2017. United States Passports Invalid… Continue Reading
Congress Weighs Upping Airport Fees
Among the ever-lengthening list of taxes and fees that makes published airfares just the barest glimmer of the final ticket price is the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC), currently up to $4.50 per segment… Continue Reading