Airlines
by Grant Martin (RSS feed) (10 hours ago)
It's interesting seeing the fluid dynamics of modern flight turned backwards on a stationary aircraft. Normally during takeoff, an airplane flies into the wind to create as much air movement as possible over the wings. It's a mixture of the Bernoulli effect and a variety ...
by Dave Seminara (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
Ryanair, Easy Jet, German Wings and other discount airlines have changed how Europeans travel, but until last week, I'd yet to fly on a budget European airline and had no idea what to expect. After booking a ticket from Bari, Italy, to Kos in Greece several weeks ago on ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (4 days ago)
There are many smartphone apps that exist to make travel more social. These apps allow you to find travel buddies, see who will be at your accommodations and even stay in people's homes for free. However, there is a new app on the market called Zamp that is helping travelers ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (5 days ago)
Sometimes, having a delayed flight isn't such a bad thing, at least not for passengers aboard a recent Air Canada flight from Toronto to Frankfurt. Luckily for them, the Canada-based Lemon Bucket Orkestra were on the flight, and able to provide some free, ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (9 days ago)
Last week, Klout announced "Klout for iPhone," and this week, the influx of app-based perks begins. Their first partnership is one we'd actually enjoy – if we were traveling internationally from SFO. The company that pioneered social media influence measurement ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (10 days ago)
Virgin America has been awarded permission to fly into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport beginning sometime this summer. United Airlines began their service today.
While the well-known carriers already fly direct to San Francisco, its US hub, out of Washington ...
by Meg Nesterov (RSS feed) (11 days ago)
Passengers on Virgin Atlantic will soon be able to make in-flight cellphone calls, send texts and browse the web on their way home from Europe, it was just announced. The new service is part of the airline's upgrade to the Airbus A330, which will also provide expanded ...
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (15 days ago)
The idea of flying the friendly skies in a commercial airplane apparently still has its allure for many. A common dream is to be behind the controls of a jumbo jet, responsible for not just the $100 million aircraft, but also the lives of passengers and crew. Today, one ...
by Grant Martin (RSS feed) (15 days ago)
There are too many "like our Facebook feeds and win a prize" challenges out there, so today I'd like to try to change tack: instead of rewarding ourselves let's empower others. Today, let's raise Facebook likes for UNICEF.
Instead of asking AOL (our bosses) to step up to ...
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (19 days ago)
Traveling with camera gear can be difficult. Delicate, sensitive lenses and other equipment need to be packed securely but in a way that allows it to be checked at security checkpoints. That makes maneuvering through airports take extra time. Now, a new series of luggage ...
by Heather Poole (RSS feed) (23 days ago)
"Wouldn't it be nice to be served by flight attendants that are actually excited to come to work? Yes, safety training is important. But there is no reason to believe that a fit and alert 29-year-old should perform less safely in an emergency than a weary, overweight ...
by Kent Wien (RSS feed) (25 days ago)
After building a plastic model airplane I used to fantasize about what it would look like crashing. This urge became overwhelming when my best friend was over at my house trying to annoy me to death. So I sent a B-52 across my bedroom for a bombing run.
The end result was ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (28 days ago)
Do you think economy class passengers deserve better treatment? Apparently, they also did in the 1970s. This 10 minute clip from the Carol Burnett Show pokes fun at the differences between the ambiance of business class/first class and economy, also known as the ...
by Heather Poole (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
1. Saturday Night Live: Flight Announcement (staring Kristen Wiig and Megan Fox)
2. Pam Ann: Cabin Service (staring Pam Ann)
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by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Traveling with pets can be a complicated and time-consuming task. Carry-on pets must be small enough to fit comfortably in a small kennel under the seat. Larger pets must meet minimum standards that may vary between airlines. To fly, pets need a wellness exam, food ...
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Today, in-flight connectivity has its share of challenges. Technology companies are keenly aware that in the not too distant future, demand for in-flight connectivity will grow considerably. Travelers have become more reliant on a good connection than a good in-person ...
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
The American airports of tomorrow are being built today as ongoing projects take shape to handle an increasing number of fliers. Around the country, projects are being considered, underway or nearing completion as travelers from around the world make their way to the United ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
One lucky fan of AirAsiaX's Facebook page will win the trip of a lifetime – a private plane ride from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur on an Airbus A330 for themselves and 302 of their Facebook friends, plus three nights of free accommodations.
The contest is being held in ...
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Travel search engines commonly claim to produce the lowest prices or best selection. Some say they have the most accurate reviews or are quick at what they do. When we received a press release from hotel-finder Room 77 claiming "blazing fast" results, we put them to the ...
by Kyle Ellison (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
As a travel writer you might expect I spend a healthy amount of time in swanky airport lounges eating lobster tail and getting foot massages.
Well, I don't – far from it.
The reality is closer to trying to find a spare outlet to charge my chronically low computer ...
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