The Days of Hidden Fees to End for Airlines Passengers
January 11, 2012 By Rachel Klein Fodor’s Editor New Rules for Airlines The last of bait-and-switch airfare pricing may finally be upon us. At least, that’s what several new regulations going into effect by the end of January suggest. The biggest news is that all those hidden taxes and fees that increase an advertised $59 one-way fare to Florida up to $112—or $224 round-trip after all is said and done—will now need to be shown upfront, rather than at the end of the booking process. Equally appealing, passengers will also be allowed to change their reservations for free within 24 …
The Perfect Airport
From the November/December 2011 issue of National Geographic Traveler. Best of the World 2012 – All Best Trips Remember when going to the airport was something special? Mass travel, deregulation, and security clampdowns have turned the airport experience into a real slog. But every once in a while we’re wowed by a cool local shop, world-class art, or a tranquil spot to escape the hubbub. Here’s to those standouts, which, combined, would make the perfect airport. Architecture Barajas, Madrid, Spain Leave it to the Spanish, with their rich tradition of cutting-edge architecture, to build a terminal that conjures a cathedral-like …
Eagles Fall Tour, Friday October 8, 2010 at Bank Atlantic Ctr
The Eagles – Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit – will perform hits from their more than 35-year career, such as “Hotel California,” “Desperado,” “Life In The Fast Lane,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Take It To The Limit,” “One Of These Nights,” “Heartache Tonight,” and more. This event features an ALL-IN priced ticket, meaning the price you see advertised is actually the price you pay – no additional fees or service charges will be charged at your check-out/purchase when choosing the online TicketFast or will-call delivery option. The Eagles have teamed up with iloveallaccess.com to offer the ultimate …
New Airline Carrier coming to Palm Beach Intl Airport in the Fall
Calming and blue not only describes beaches here in The Palm Beaches and Boca Raton, but also our skies. Starting this fall Direct Air will be pulling into the gates of easy-to-use Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) daily with six new non-stop domestic and international flights. Domestic flights will take off beginning November 18, 2010. For the first time, PBI will have non-stop flights to and from four convenient airports, perfect for those looking to travel with ease by avoiding gate changes and missed connections. Not too far from Chicago and close to the city’s Northwest and Northern suburbs, Rockford/Chicago, IL (RFD) is ideal for Chicagoland travelers. Buffalo/Niagara Falls, NY (IAG) is …
History of the Lincoln Town Car
Watch this video. It is the history of the lincoln town car since it became a model of its own in 1981 ENJOY AND REJOICE! Music: Zadok the priest by Handel Lincoln Town Car by Ford Motor Company
……”Am I The Only One?” – Sports Column
…….”Am I The Only One?” who can’t believe all the excitement today about King Lebron James joining the Miami Heat?? Wow, Lebron, Dee Wade and Bosh on one team… Can you imagine? Order your NBA Finals tickets for 2011 immediately, if not sooner. Look out Kobe, look out Orlando Magic, look out Celtics! After all, the Heat will surely never lose a game this year. As a matter of fact, let’s not even bother playing the games, just give Coach Pat Riley the trophy right now, and avoid all this confrontation? My opinion?? Well, yours truly says: “Just hold on …
Bikes Fly Free on JetBlue
by Fran Golden – Posted July 8th, 2010 11:41 AM from Aol Travel All this month, JetBlue is letting cycling fans bring along their two-wheelers for free. The carrier said it was waiving its regular bike transport fee of $50 each way to celebrate the Tour de France. The carrier is broadcasting wall-to-wall coverage of Lance Armstrong and gang for a seventh year in a row on the seatback TVs of all its flights. The coverage is on VERSUS, the TV home of the 23-day Tour de France in the U.S. The free bike deal is available through July 31, …