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US Airways No Longer Exists as of Today, October 17, 2015
If you are a fan of US Airways, today is a bittersweet day for you, as the airline is the latest one which now technically no longer exists. US Airways flight 1939 — named for the year in which… Continue Reading
Special Report: The Danger of Losing Your Boarding Pass
You see them all over – littered on the ground, in seat-back pockets, and casually dropped in airport trash cans. I’m talking about boarding passes of course. Read on to find out why you are… Continue Reading
New Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines Suffered a Heart Attack
Oscar Munoz — who is the new chief executive of United Continental Holdings Incorporated — reportedly suffered a heart attack on Thursday, October 15, 2015; and is currently being treated at a hospital… Continue Reading
Do I have to Stay on the Strip to get the “Las Vegas Experience?”
I’m making my first trip to Las Vegas and people tell me that I have to stay on the Strip to get the “full experience.” Is that true? The Las Vegas Strip, a four-mile stretch… Continue Reading
Should Carbon Monoxide Detectors Be Required in Hotel Rooms?
Three guests died in the same room within three months at a hotel property in Boone, North Carolina back in 2013 as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning — which led to the charging of… Continue Reading
Norwegian Getaway Review Part 1 – Itinerary, Embarkation & Staterooms
A detailed review of the Norwegian Getaway. This first part covers my recent itinerary, the embarkation process & the various types of staterooms offered. Continue Reading
Risk-Free Cancellation Policy: A Comparison Between Airlines
Commercial airlines based in the United States typically have a policy where you may cancel your flight reservation within 24 hours after you book it — from the time that a ticket was booked if… Continue Reading
Dining Onboard Amtrak’s Long Distance Trains
Gone are the days of fine dining with crisp linens, fine cutlery and impeccable service aboard trains across the United States. Now, Amtrak rules the rails and the dining experience is far from that of… Continue Reading
Airfare Sale Roundup: Limited Time Offers for the Second Week of October 2015
At least three airlines are currently offering an airfare sale for select routes nationwide within the United States. If you have been waiting for lower domestic airfares and are flexible with your… Continue Reading