United Flyers Say Delays & Cancellations Added $16K to Vacation

  Washington, D.C. ABC affiliate WJLA reports the Virginia flyers are accusing the Chicago-based carrier and Star Alliance partner Air Canada of not only losing their luggage but also forcing them aboard more than five different flights.   Nightmare Trip Includes Delays, Cancellations and Lost Luggage  Natalie Ramos told her …

Transportation Department “Urges” Airlines to Keep Families Together

  In a new notice, the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection is “urging” airlines to “do everything in their power” to keep children 13 and under seated with their families.   New Notice Designed to Drive Airline Action Airline seating policies which could separate parents from children is a contentious …

Delta Finally Adds 737 MAX to Fleet

  The Atlanta-based carrier announced they have a firm order for 100 737 MAX-10 aircraft with options for 30 more at the Farnborough International Airshow 2022.   Boeing 737 MAX Order Part of Fleet Renewal as Air Travel Demand Returns Although Delta has been loyal to the Airbus A321neo, rumors …

World of Hyatt Offers Double Points for Stays at MGM Properties in Vegas

  In addition, World of Hyatt members will be able to tier match their status via the MGM Rewards program, allowing them to access a range of benefits, including set room rates and discounts on live shows. However, to take advantage of this time-sensitive offer – which began on July 13th, 2022 – guests …

How to Find a Good Budget Hotel Deal Where You’re Headed

Many times I post pictures of a budget hotel deal I found internationally in my travels, usually somewhere between $10 and $50 per night. A few people inevitably comment, “What?! How did you find a deal like that?” The truth is, I find deals like that more often than not. …

Flyer Claims American Almost Forced Family into $30,000 Change

  ABC News reports the carrier allegedly tried to collect around $30,000 in change fees, after the carrier changed their flights around to arrive at one Caribbean island, and depart from another.   Family Claims Flights Shuffled Between Islands Prior to Departure Telling hist story to ABC News, Sam Taussig …

IATA’S May Passenger Figures Indicate Accelerated Recovery of Air Traffic

  In the group’s latest passenger report, the numbers explain the increased surge in passenger traffic this year, and where airlines are feeling the pressure. Total Traffic Increased Over 83% The association observes that the increased figures come just ahead of the peak summer travel season in the Northern Hemisphere. …

Tips for visiting the Musee d’Orsay in Paris

Tips for visiting the Musee d’Orsay in Paris

An old train station built for the 1900s World Fair, the Musée d’Orsay became the city’s premier museum for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art when it opened in 1986. It’s the place to see all of the French art that you know so well: Monet, Seurat, Cezanne, etc. Far from a …

Frontier Won’t Continue Bidding War with JetBlue for Spirit

  After new information is casting a shadow of a doubt on the merger, Frontier chief executive Barry Biffle told Spirit they will waive their right to match JetBlue’s latest purchase offer.   Proxy Information Creating Concerns for Previously Announced Frontier-Spirit Merger In February, Frontier and Spirit announced their intention …