Archive for: February 2010

February 26, 2010

Airlines cancel flights for Northeast snowstorm

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 26 Feb 2010

Once again this month, a snowstorm in the Northeast has caused widespread flight cancellations in the New York area. Hundreds of flights were cancelled yesterday, but major New York airports are fully prepared for the storm and do not plan …

February 25, 2010

Reuters’ 2010 Travel and Leisure Summit brings talks of U.S. mergers

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 25 Feb 2010

At the Reuters’ 2010 Travel and Leisure Summit, two U.S. airlines made it clear that they are open to merging with other carriers from the U.S. Both United Airlines and US Airways spoke about the need for consolidation in order …

Destination Spotlight: The cool of Cabo in Mexico

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 25 Feb 2010

Located on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, Los Cabos provides visitors to Mexico an array of indulgent options. From abundant aquatic wonders to picturesque landscape, the traveler can explore much more than just its iconic arch.

February 24, 2010

Full-body scanners come to Boston

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 24 Feb 2010

After months of considering how to spend the $1 billion set aside by the Obama Administration to add extra security in airports, a fleet of 150 full-body scanners are finally being installed. Approximately $25 million have gone toward the effort, …

February 23, 2010

Lufthansa strike postponed

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 23 Feb 2010

The Lufthansa strike that began yesterday for 4,000 pilots has been suspended, but flights with the German airline will continue to be irregular.

February 22, 2010

Vancouver International Airport gets ready for Olympic exit

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 22 Feb 2010

The world will tune into the Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics on February 28, and the next day, the airport will see a mass exodus of 39,000 travelers boarding Vancouver flights - athletes, journalist, officials, and tourists. …

J.D. Power ranks top U.S. airports

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 22 Feb 2010

Much like the Zagat survey results that were posted in November, that highlighted small airlines in customer satisfaction, J.D. Power and Associates have polled 12,000 travelers for the best airports. Smaller airports consistently took the lead in approval. …

Lufthansa strike cuts 800 flights

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 22 Feb 2010

Four thousand Lufthansa pilots began a four-day walkout strike in response to potential loss of job security today. The strike is thought to affect approximately 10,000 passengers worldwide, and the German airline has already cancelled 800 flights.

February 17, 2010

Yoga Travel in Europe

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 17 Feb 2010

There is something separate and heavenly about Southern France. It could be the beaches, or the fact that its laissez-faire attitude is a different version than that of metropolitan Paris, but the cluster of shoreline communities in Montpelier, Nimes, and …

Yoga Travel in Australia and Oceania

Filed under: Airline News, Cheap airfares - 17 Feb 2010

Practicing your yoga down under is sure to be a new experience. Take time out to experience the islands of Oceania during your practice and you’ll experience the ultimate relaxation and zen experience.

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