Category Archives for "Technology".
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
Smartphones are the great distracters of our time. For all their many useful features — indeed because of their many useful features — they sometimes put us in danger of losing touch with… Continue Reading
Hilton loyalists may find this newly announced promotion for summer stays to be just enough to keep them from taking their business elsewhere. But for those whose loyalty lies elsewhere, or who are brand-agnostic,… Continue Reading
Whether it’s at a restaurant or in a taxi, tipping has always been a pain point for consumers. Uber gets that. In fact, part of what has made Uber the undisputed leader in ride-share services is… Continue Reading
If you were to judge solely by current practice aboard U.S. airlines, you might assume that there was a ban on inflight cellphone calls. Technically, that’s not currently the case. But it might be soon… Continue Reading
When was the last time you saw a 50,000-mile bonus offered for anything but a credit card sign-up? Never, probably. But they do exist, and this DirecTV offer is an example. Offer Details For a limited… Continue Reading
The ban on inflight electronic devices is no longer focused solely on U.S.-bound flights. On the same day the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published its ban on electronic devices on flights to… Continue Reading
With the recently introduced Redeem Away program, La Quinta Returns members can use their points to pay for everyday purchases charged to a Visa credit card. Here’s how it works: Link your… Continue Reading
On February 28, SuperShuttle, operator of the once-ubiquitous blue vans, suspended its Atlanta shared-ride service, leaving travelers with one fewer option for accessing the country’s busiest airport… Continue Reading
It wasn’t so long ago that inflight calling was at the top of the list of hot-button travel issues. Whether to allow such calls, or ban them: That was the question. There were strong emotions on… Continue Reading