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Airline crisis strategy: screw customers and staff
in Sox First, on June 21, 2009
...unch and swine flu will cost them at least $9 billion this year. So what's their answer? Screw passengers and staff. First, we have the report that British Airways is demanding its staff work ...
RM Offers Rarely Seen Chrysler Airflow Coupe at Meadow Brook
in Classical Drives, on June 3, 2009
...adlights, hydraulic brakes, and chassis engineering that moved the engine forward so that rear seat passengers were placed ahead of the rear axle instead of riding on top. A mere 732 coupes were produ...
Oprah Hearts Skype
in The VoIP Weblog, on May 21, 2009
...other voiceover ip services to make calls while in the air (so that folks don't annoy other passengers with noisy calls)."
"Winfrey has a solid track record of endorsing not just b...
Airlines in tailspin
in Sox First, on April 9, 2009
... a high fixed cost business which means you have the same costs per flight. Combine that with fewer passengers, and you get lower earnings. It will be interesting, and sickening, to see how many airl...
American Airlines Dropped The Ball. Repeatedly
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 8, 2009
... © Job Garcia
They got lucky. 138 passengers continued on with their day even after an engine caught fire shortly after American Airlines Flight 1400 departed Lambert-St. Louis International ...
Ryanair's wee fee
in Sox First, on February 28, 2009
...ot even hit the bottom yet. Clearly, airlines are looking for new ways to recoup costs which means passengers are now more likely to have to pay for those little extras. But Ryanair has taken it to ...
New Mercedes E-Class Coupé Recalls Old Detroit Styling Gimmick
in carzz.org, on February 25, 2009
...ch as I admire the E-Class Coupé's aerodynamic styling, I can't help but wonder how the passengers can enjoy the view from those narrow windows, even without a B-pillar. Maybe I'll wait fo...
Corporate jets nosedive
in Sox First, on December 26, 2008
... use of jets, claiming that 85% of companies that use business aircraft are small and mid-size, and passengers usually are mid-level employees. Still, it's not a good look in these straitened time...
San Clemente Palace Hotel & Resort Honored by Travel + Leisure
in Hidden Travel Gems, on November 16, 2008
The San Clemente Palace Hotel & Resort has been named to the list of the highest ranking Top 100 Hotels and highest ranking Hotels in Europe in Travel + Leisure's 2008 World's Best Awards readers' poll, a compendium of the very best in travel.
The World's Best Awards list ...
Is the Jetsleeper travel pillow the solution to inflight sleepping?
in Wandalust, on October 16, 2008
...ne big advantage of the Jetsleeper being that you don't end up with your head on the adjacent passengers shoulder as you slip into slumber.
...
American Airlines to Filter In-Flight Wi-Fi For Porn
in The Wireless Weblog, on October 9, 2008
..... American had previously said that it expected flight attendants to deal with situations in which passengers were perusing inappropriate Web content."
"The company contends that despite ...
Will you fly Virgin Atlantic because James Bond does?
in Wandalust, on October 7, 2008
...hat airline. Although I have to admit that the "You only live once" campaign encouraging passengers to choose Virgin is a good pun on the "You only live twice" Bond movie.
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Will Ryanair start flights to New York?
in Wandalust, on October 3, 2008
...ing an opportunity to enter the transatlantic market.
I believe that it will be a good thing for passengers if there is more competition on North American routes and that whilst there may be some bar...
Is the Era of Cheap Travel Over Permanently?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on September 11, 2008
... on a yearly basis because of a combination of the fees and cost savings, presumably because fewer passengers will check bags.
And...
US airlines not planning to cut fuel surcharges :
Although oil...
Pirelli Cyber Tyre: The Intelligent RFID Tyre
in The RFID Weblog, on August 28, 2008
...nformation regarding condition of roads and tyres to the driven thereby enhancing the safety of the passengers in the vehicle.
It will offer information with respect to the tyre pressure and tempera...
Alaska Airlines Goes Cashless
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on August 15, 2008
...board - as of August 5, Alaska Airlines began offering "the convenience of a cashless cabin. Passengers will no longer need to hunt for cash to pay for on board purchases..."
And, by the ...
RFID Taser Bracelets: The anti-hijacking device
in The RFID Weblog, on August 7, 2008
...up the airplane if their demands are not but you remain unfazed by the hijack drama and so do other passengers.
The hijacker seems shocked by the reaction of the fellow passengers and by the time he...
Branson Unveils First Private Space Travel Carrier Craft
in Hidden Travel Gems, on August 2, 2008
...not only for real but is making tremendous progress towards our goal of safe commercial operation.
Passengers will also get to experience five crucial minutes of weightlessness. Unfortunately, becaus...
Is this the end of GM?
in Sox First, on August 1, 2008
...ion: should the company's dog operations in the US be put down? "When a ship goes down the passengers and crew try to escape by Rowing away. When doctors find gangrene or cancer, they ...
Brass Makes the Model T Beautiful
in Classical Drives, on July 28, 2008
...ical today but they're certainly more feminine than jeans and baseball caps. Only the rear seat passengers were privileged to have doors in this early version but as the Model T became more refine...
Black Dahlia Mystery Bus Tours
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 23, 2008
...but the focus is firmly on the 22-year-old woman whose death continues to fascinate. Along the way, passengers will explore the social history of postwar Los Angeles and its lively downtown scene and ...
Conduit Footage Looks better and better
in House of Nintendo, on July 10, 2008
...'s the hype train for High Voltage Software's The Conduit gaining steam and picking up more passengers. Here's the latest footage:
In addition, IGN.com recently posted an interview wit...
Air-Valid : interview with Arnaud Bilquez, CEO
in Les Explorers, on July 2, 2008
...t online as an "infomediary" aggregator of information, opinions and services to airlines passengers.
Air Valid has developed an expertise staff and a unique content.
- Information airli...
Chrysler to Intro In-Car Wireless Internet Access
in The Wireless Weblog, on June 25, 2008
...ed UConnect Web, uses cellular technology to access the internet and then Wi-Fi in the car to allow passengers to log on," writes VNUnet's Iain Thomson .
"UConnect Web will be offered...
Should Overweight People Pay More to Fly?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 19, 2008
...s again bringing up a subject that rears its fat head every so often :
With airlines now charging passengers for checked-in luggage, refreshments and other previously free services, we want to know ...
When Gas Prices Just Don't Matter
in carzz.org, on June 6, 2008
...
You need to CARRY 6 or more passengers
You need to PULL 6 or more horses
You need to IMPRESS your friends
You WANT to make friends in the country
You're heading to the rodeo ...
Summertime ATV Riding Tips
in Under My Helmet, on May 28, 2008
...no speeding, and unless the vehicle is specifically designed for such purpose, no extra passengers....
London: Views From a Broad
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 27, 2008
...ked to front of the boarding line, accompanied by the sound of a thunderous applause from the other passengers.
2. Upon arrival in London, I took the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station, where I w...
iPhone/iPod in-flight connectivity
in Tech Without Wires, on May 24, 2008
...m Wah, Senior Vice-President Product & Services, for Singapore Airlines.
Now, business class passengers can enjoy their own videos and games on 15" widescreen LCD screens. I hope that this...
Checked Baggage Fees Due At American Airlines
in Hidden Travel Gems, on May 22, 2008
...irst time that an airline will charge for a service that has always been included in the airfare.
Passengers will be charged $15 for their first piece of luggage. The airline, blaming high fuel costs...
Getting Bumped From Your Flight to Get a Lot More Lucrative
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on April 17, 2008
...tarting in May, it's going to become a lot more expensive for the airlines to bump you off :
Passengers who get bumped involuntarily from oversold flights can expect double the compensation, und...
Great Race 2008: New York to Paris, Cancelled by Politics
in Classical Drives, on April 14, 2008
...les through a round-the-world journey. This is more than a schedule disruption, for the car owners, passengers and sponsors have expended a huge amount of time, cost and energy to be ready for the sta...
More Reasons to go Private When You Fly
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 7, 2008
...e it gets smaller.
Travelers' dissatisfaction grows
Rate of consumer complaints per 100,000 passengers. The study is based on Transportation Department statistics covering complaints in 11 are...
14-Year Old Girl Delivers Stillborn Baby On Flight
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 31, 2008
...om New York's laguardia airport . The plane, which was about 30 minutes late, carried 144 passengers and six crew members.
Police Sgt. Ryan Chandler said results of the investigation would...
A Few Great Reasons to Fly Private
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
... new level. The basic model provides 807 square feet, while the BBJ3 offers 1,120. In these planes, passengers don't sleep in a reclining chair, but in a bed. ...
Northwest Rises Luggage Rate to $25
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
...g including US Airways and United Airlines.
Northwest's high-end frequent fliers and full-fare passengers can still check two bags without paying extra. First-class passengers get three bags for ...
Aloha Airlines to Halt Passenger Service
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
... This comes on the heels of the airline filing for bankruptcy and will affect over 1,900 employees. Passengers who are booked on flights should contact United Airlines who will assist those inconvenie...
Plane Crash in London Kills 5
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
...l plane crashed in Farnborough, Kent, a few miles south London on Sunday, killing five people - all passengers onboard. According to an article on MSNBC , officials announced there were no survivors ...
Baggage Troubles Continue at Heathrow Airport
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
...ope's busiest airport. British Airways has said the terminal will ease journeys and help retain passengers disillusioned with Heathrow's overcrowding.
Before the opening of the new terminal, ...
Aviation News Update
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
...ials say an American Airlines jet has made a safe emergency landing in West Palm Beach, Fla., after passengers noticed a smoky smell in the cabin. The airline says Friday morning's problem isn'...
The Flybe solution to the Terminal 5 fiasco
in Wandalust, on March 30, 2008
...es were not required when Flybe advertised 200 free flights and made up the shortfall of the 172 passengers to avoid the fine.
Perhaps British Airways should have been transferring their frustrated p...
What's your experience of online travel booking?
in Wandalust, on March 29, 2008
...ed and confusing.
One of the biggest problems appears to be consumer making mistakes when typing passengers names during the purchase of airline tickets and the subsequent high fees charged by the ...
Gun Fired By Pilot Was Being Stowed
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 27, 2008
...omment Wednesday, but airline officials have said the accidental discharge did not endanger the 124 passengers and five crew members on board. Greg Alter of the Federal Air Marshal Service said Wednes...
American and Delta Airlines Cancel Flights
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 27, 2008
... handle the crowd of travelers, she said.
Kelly said she didn't yet have estimates on how many passengers were affected by the flight cancellations.
Delta said its inspections are expected to be...
Emirates Makes First Inflight Mobile Calls
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 21, 2008
...and all mobile handsets should be in silent mode during the entire flight to avoid disturbing other passengers.
Via Gizmodo
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Venezuela Plane Crash Kills 46 Passengers
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 24, 2008
... 43 passengers and 3 crew members were killed when their plane crashed into a mountain. The cause of the crash is unknown, however, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that the pilot knew the area ...
New Antarctica Airport
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 24, 2008
... Headed to Antarctica? Well, travel to the ice continent just got easier. Thanks to Australia, passengers to Antarctica can now land on a new runway made of ice and snow . Named after Australian pol...
Snow Storm Forces the Cancellation of Over 1,000 Flights
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 23, 2008
...on Friday. What you probably didn't know was that over 1,000 flights were canceled , stranding passengers and causing a backlog of pending flights. Most cancellations occurred on the east coast, ...
One for the Record
in carzz.org, on February 21, 2008
I just wrote a post on the importance of state of the art audio systems in luxury cars . Sit back youngins for a tale of days gone bye.
Before there was the in-car CD player, before there was the in-car tape player, before there was the in-car 8-track player, even before there was the in-...
RFID Trial to Improve Luggage Handling at Heathrow Airport
in The Wireless Weblog, on February 15, 2008
BAA and Emirates this week announced a six-month, £150,000 trial of a new RFID-based luggage tracking system at London's Heathrow Airport .
The trial will use Motorola XR480 Fixed RFID Readers .
According to CNN , RFID promises a vast improvement over the current barcode -based...
Aviation News Update: Delta & Exit Seats
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 13, 2008
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Delta Lets Passengers Change Flights for Free
Delta Air Lines Inc. on Wednesday said passengers traveling through storm-socked cities in the Northeast can change their flight schedules without...
United Charges for Bags
in Eagle Par Birdie, on February 5, 2008
Airline travel these days is a lot like having someone stick a fork in your eye.
It's expensive and cut-rate at the same time; you pay hefty taxes on top of your ticket price and you have to buy your food on board (or buy it at the airport and bring it on board).
Let's not even get in...
New Airport for New York Planned
in The Aviation Weblog, on January 29, 2008
...;s general manager, said with the arrival of several new airlines, Stewart will serve about 900,000 passengers this year, triple its 2006 volume. It could handle as many as 1.5 million, she said, and ...
Wine Drinkers Enjoy an Upgrade on US Airways
in Celebrate Wine, on January 24, 2008
...store shelves, and as you can imagine the quality just wasn't there. So they are trying to make passengers' flights a little more pleasant by "upgrading" their wine service.
From ...
Least Expensive and Most Expensive Cars to Insure
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on January 21, 2008
...ll owners of that model; they may have high repair costs, which can increase collision premiums; or passengers may suffer more injuries in accidents, which can affect personal injury protection premiu...
Two Irish Airplanes Struck by Lightning
in The Aviation Weblog, on January 7, 2008
...m Boston landed at Shannon Airport at 5:50 a.m., while the other one from New York landed at 8 a.m. Passengers bound for the Irish capital were taken there aboard another plane, the airline said.
Ret...
New BMW X6 Coupe: Definitely Not a Coupe. Or Coupé
in Classical Drives, on December 29, 2007
...e the roof has been absurdly sloped at the rear for a coupe-like appearance. As a result rear-seat passengers need lessons in limbo dancing before they can gracefully crawl in. The X6 is, without ques...
Top Holiday Destinations in 2007
in The Flyaway Weblog, on December 28, 2007
...ople are avoiding the airports on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day...the second week of January passengers have reverted to a typical weekly travel pattern
So for holiday travelers, read this dat...
Travelscope's Services Cancelled
in The Flyaway Weblog, on December 26, 2007
...for travelers. First MaxJet , and now Travelscope.
Click to read Travelscope's Notice to all Passengers .
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MaxJet filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on Christmas Eve
in The Flyaway Weblog, on December 26, 2007
...ptcy last December 24. The airline cited fuel prices as the reason behind the drastic measure.
For passengers awaiting a return flight between New York and London, MaxJet has contacted Eos Airlines t...
Travelscope's Trading Activities Suspended
in Wandalust, on December 26, 2007
... photo
Here's an important advisory to all passengers and customers of Travelscope Holidays Limited .
Travelscope announced last December 24 that "all trading activites have bee...
MaxJet files for Bankruptcy
in Wandalust, on December 25, 2007
...for airlines as the reason behind their action.
MaxJet has contracted Eos Airlines to accommodate passengers awaiting a return flight between New York and London. For those traveling between London,...
Air France's Mobile OnAir System
in Wandalust, on December 20, 2007
...urope, one no longer has to wait until the plane lands to be able to check his or her calls or Sms. Passengers of air france A318 flying within Europe can now use their mobile phones and even c...
Air France to Trial Mobile Phone Use on International Flights
in The Wireless Weblog, on December 20, 2007
... support phone calls - but, as the company puts it, the service will be "regulated to maintain passengers' comfort and well-being"... with no clarification on precisely what that might m...
Triumph TR's? Triumph 2000 Roadster Was the Real Pioneer
in Classical Drives, on December 19, 2007
...uot;dickie seat" and we called a " rumble seat," providing space for two small passengers complete with their own pop-up windshield.
My first exposure to a Triumph 2000 came whe...
Expert Predicts "Flat Traffic" During Holiday Season
in The Aviation Weblog, on December 17, 2007
...son . The "flat traffic" is largely due to the demand for flights is easing. 47.2 million passengers are expected to traffic during the holidays, down from 47 million who traveled last year....
AT&T entwickelt RFID-System für Schulen
in RFID Weblog, on December 17, 2007
...ool premises, as well as the more novel ability to track and monitor school buses and the student passengers therein.
In der Diskussion sollte man sicherlich unterscheiden, ob RFID zum Tracking von...
ATV Safety Boils Down to Common Sense
in Under My Helmet, on December 17, 2007
...idents happen when people are riding an ATV that's just too big for them, and/or while carrying passengers. Usually while not wearing even the most basic of safety gear; a helmet.
That, coupled ...
Opinion > BMW X6
in carzz.org, on December 16, 2007
...ck.
But for all the benefits that that model Lexus and its replacement the RX350 offer drivers and passengers, these are not driver's cars. The RX330 powers itself briskly, put not seriously up t...
Man Almost Dies from Alcohol Poisoning After Drinking in Security Line
in The Aviation Weblog, on December 12, 2007
... while standing in the security line at the Nuremberg airport. New carry-on rules state that passengers cannot carry large quantities of alcohol on planes. If he wanted to carry it on, he would...
