Category Archives for "Technology".
How much longer will Uber’s low prices last? Uber is worried, and you should be too. The European Union’s Court of Justice this week rejected Uber’s claim that it is merely a digital service provider,… Continue Reading
Do you consider Wi-Fi availability and quality when choosing an airline? Fast inflight Wi-Fi. While it was once a luxury, today it’s practically a baseline expectation. But at this early stage of the… Continue Reading
Among Uber’s strategies for world domination of the ride-sharing space has been partnering with travel-loyalty programs, including American AAdvantage, Hilton Honors, IHG Rewards, and Starwood Preferred… Continue Reading
Travel suppliers really, really want you to download and use their mobile apps. At least in theory, app users are more engaged than non-users, and should—again, in theory—generate more revenue than their… Continue Reading
Here’s the elevator pitch for the new Seated app: Download the app to your smartphone. Use the app to book at a participating restaurant. Dine. Earn a $15 gift card from Amazon, Starbucks, or Uber… Continue Reading
How important is legroom to you when choosing an airline? JetBlue has been claiming for itself the title of the airline with “the most legroom in coach” for years. With most airlines adding seats and… Continue Reading
When you think of American and Southwest, which would you assume offers the most comfortable seating? At least where one particular plane is concerned, you’d probably be wrong. The plane in question… Continue Reading
Do we need more Uber, or less? One of Europe’s largest cities is thinking less. Uber has a problem. Sure, it’s already the world’s largest ride-share service, well positioned to remain the unchallenged… Continue Reading
How much are your social-media accounts worth? Maybe more than you thought. Marriott loyalists can earn up to 45,000 bonus Rewards points every year by connecting with Marriott via social media. Offer… Continue Reading
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