Dear passenger in front of me - I appreciate that you've taken the captain's suggestion to "sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight." I'm trying to do the same thing myself. Heck, we're stuck in this metal tube together with nothing to do but sleep and watch movies for the ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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10 passengers we love to hate: Day 10 - Aggressive seat recliners
Dear passenger in front of me - I appreciate that you've taken the captain's suggestion to "sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight." I'm trying to do the same thing myself. Heck, we're stuck in this metal tube together with nothing to do but sleep and watch movies for the ...RVing - the enviromentally-friendly travel option?
Recreational Vehicles: giant, gas-guzzling monsters, or eco-friendly transportation? Our friend Peter Greenberg recently analyzed a new travel trend: the "green RV." The term may seem contradictory; after all, can a lumbering, fuel-thirsty behemoth really be labeled "green?" ...10 passengers we love to hate: Day 9 -- passengers who try to convert you
Here we are on the ninth day of the "passengers we love to hate" series. Today's pick is the enthusiastic proselytizer who desperately wants to convert you to his or her religion. Far more than merely wasting the flight attendant's time or hogging the baggage claim area, ...London Underground strike brings chaos
Londoners found themselves walking or taking crowded buses today as a strike continued on the London Underground, popularly known as "The Tube."
The strike started just after evening rush hour Tuesday at 6:59 pm and will last 48 hours. Not all lines have been affected, but ...Fung Wah bus adds New York - Providence route to their network
The Fung Wah Chinatown bus has long been a cheap and reliable way to get between New York and Boston, and as of June 15th, they will also operate a new route between New York Chinatown and downtown Providence, RI. The 3 hour ride will cost $40 each way, and there are only 2 ...10 passengers we love to hate: Day 6 - Crybabies and restless kids
We don't mean to hate 'em but we do. The moment of truth is when you find your seat and hope pray that a child will not be sitting next to, in front or back of, or even close to you. Children just don't make good neighbors on an airplane. On a playground, maybe, but not when ...Hey, you already pay to use the bathroom on flights: In defense of Ryanair's proposed "pay to pee" scheme
Before your head explodes with indignation at Ryanair's recent proposal to charge passengers about $1.65 to use the bathroom on flights, let me inform you of something you may not have considered: You already pay to use the bathroom on every flight you take.
That's right, ...Greyhound travel: A worthy option and travel tips for the ride.
When deciding how to get to New York City from Columbus at the last minute earlier this week, airfares were hefty, even for flights with connections that may or may not happen according to schedule. Fly to New York from Columbus and you'll see what I mean. Frankly, when ...10 Passengers we love to hate: Day 5 -- American Idiots
I love America, and Americans. As someone who's spent a lot of time abroad, I can say with conviction that we are some of the warmest, friendliest, most determined and able people out there. Sometimes, we're even smart, savvy, funny, fashionable, interesting, all kinds of ...London Black Cabs voted best in the world - Parisian cabbies the rudest
A European survey of 1400 tourists has revealed where you can find the best taxi cab service. 33% of the votes went to London, followed by New York (17). London cabs were also given high marks for friendliness and knowledge of the routes. They do lose marks for being ...Get $4 off your next GoGo inflight internet
Now that internet is becoming commonplace in many of the nation's airlines, cheapasses like myself are trying to find a way to get it for free. Honestly, should it cost 1/2 as much as a month of internet at home to check your email on a 5 hour flight to Los Angeles? ...10 Passengers we love to hate: Day 1 -- The Escalator Obstacle
You know the signs all over the airport, posted on the wall, painted on the floor and hung on the ceiling saying "Stand Right Walk Left?" That's called escalator etiquette. People not in a hurry stand on the right side of the escalator so that those who need to get past can ...Titanic's last remaining survivor dies at 97
London native Millvina Dean, the last remaining survivor of the Titanic, has died at the age of 97, according to news reports. Ms. Dean was only two months old when she became a passenger on the maiden voyage of the world's most famous ship, which set sail 98 years ago ...Photo of the Day (5.30.09)
Add one more thing to my growing list of things to do before I die: be a contestant on the Cash Cab. What could be more quintessentially New York than an endless row of New York taxi cabs? This photo, brought to us by ultraclay, not only captures the perfectly organized ...American Airlines' Mitchell: We want to give passengers "what they value most"
Mark Mitchell, American Airlines' managing director of customer experience, is the point man for customer service at the airline. With the summer travel season now underway, I asked him how air travelers could have the best possible experience, and what airlines like ...Rental car shortages in Europe may spoil your summer plans
How typical - the poor economy has forced rental car firms in Europe to scale back their operations, and to delay purchasing new vehicles. This was all fine and dandy during the low season, when their business was hurting, but now summer is on the way, they are in trouble. ...British Airways scrapping first class on new planes
It's official, we're in trouble. British Airways has decided to remove first-class seating on four of its new flights, The Guardian newspaper has reported. The carrier is also considering removing the service from other flights. The move comes after a fall in demand for ...Twitter + Fares = Twares
Twares may not be a word in the dictionary now, but it might be a common word in travel vocabulary soon. Twares is a noun, and it means you can get special, time-sensitive fare offers from United Airlines if you follow the airlines on Twitter. A tweet was sent from ...New travel site Voyij.com offers comprehensive deals and user-friendly innovation
Launched just a few days ago, Voyij.com, the newest travel site whose crew brought SideStep to the world wide web, is hoping to bring fresh and creative deals, offers and sales for the flexible traveler. Voyij fills a void on the web that people want: the best bargains for ...Wall Street Journal's McCartney: Airlines have gotten "carried away" with fees
Scott McCartney writes The Wall Street Journal's "Middle Seat" column and is the author of the new book "The Wall Street Journal Guide to Power Travel: How to Arrive with Your Dignity, Sanity, and Wallet Intact." With the travel season about to take off, I asked him for his ...
