Choice Hotels to Buy Radisson’s U.S. Properties for $675 Million

  In a press release, Choice announced the purchase of Radisson Hotel Group Americas for roughly $675 million, expected to close by the second half of 2022.   Choice to Take Over Hotels in U.S., Canada, Latin America and Caribbean Under the agreement, Choice Hotels will inherit 624 properties from …

5 Ways to Save on Your Greek Island Vacation

5 Ways to Save on Your Greek Island Vacation

Just like much of the rest of the world, Greece is recovering from a sobering economic recession followed by the crushing weight of a pandemic. Unlike much of the world, however, Greece has also become home to masses of refugees. So please, don’t negotiate with anyone on the islands this …

U.S. Airlines: We Need More Regional Pilots

  Flying Magazine reports the comments come from presentations by executives from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference.   Lack of Pilots Results in Parked Airplanes During the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines offered pilots voluntary separation and early retirement packages to reduce payroll and maintain …

Flyer Accuses American of False Imprisonment

  The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Michael Lowe filed a lawsuit against the Fort Worth-based company, claiming they were responsible for an arrest warrant leading to his detention for over two weeks in a New Mexico jail.   Lowe Claims American Blamed Him for Robbery, Resulting in Arrest According to …

Spirit Delays Special Meeting After JetBlue’s Third Proposal

  After receiving a third and “enhanced” offer from the New York airline, Spirit announced they will delay the special shareholder meeting intended to approve the Frontier Airlines merger until June 30, 2022.   Postponement Allows Executives to “Continue Discussions” With Everyone Since Frontier and Spirit announced their plans to …

Will Flying Too Much Hurt Your Sex Life?

  A Brooklyn doctor says traveling in the main cabin too often can lead to a lack of sex drive, due to what she claims are “anxiety-provoking” effects.   Anxiety, Claustrophobia and Tight Spaces Could be Libido Killers Dr. Florence Comite runs the Comite Center for Precision Medicine and is …

Flyer Gets “Bugged” by American Business Class Meal

  In a post to Twitter, flyer “Ricky James” shared a video showing what he says are bugs in a pre-packaged salad on his meal tray.   Video Shows Black, Bug-Shaped Spots in Salad on “Over $10,000 Round Trip” In the 38-second video posted to Twitter on June 2, 2022, …

JetBlue Sweetens Spirit Proposal with More Cash

  In a press release, the New York-based company announced an “Improved Superior Bid” for Spirit, which includes a higher all-cash price and increased reverse break-up fee.   Third Bid Includes Reverse Break-Up Fee Pre-Payment, Promises of Divestures Under the third proposal forwarded by JetBlue and airline chief executive Robin …

Airlines Turn Up Pressure to Drop Pre-Arrival Testing

  Reuters reports American Airlines chief executive Robert Isom met with lawmakers on Thursday, June 2, 2022, to ask for an end to the pandemic-era policy.   Airlines Say Americans Won’t Travel Abroad Because of Testing Requirements Under policy guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, all travelers over …

Frontier-Spirit Merger Proposal Adds Reverse Termination Fee, While JetBlue Continues Fight

  In a press release, the Denver-based airline announced they would pay a $250 million reverse termination fee to Spirit Airlines if their merger is broken up for antitrust reasons.   Reverse Termination Fee Added as a Stockholder Protection According to Spirit executives, while the merger proposal is being well …