For flight attendants, times only get tougher

By Court | August 15th, 2006 |

Although there is some glamor in being a flight attendant - free travel perks is the top on the list - I certainly feel for them right now.
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When to Use a Travel Agent

By Court | August 1st, 2006 |

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I came across this article today and thought it was a pretty good one - it outlines when to use the resources of travel agent, like booking your RTW... [Read this entry]

US Airways to place ads on barf bags

By Court | July 19th, 2006 |

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Now here’s another way to make an extra bit of cash…
US Airways wants to make the most out of a nauseating situation.
The Tempe, Arizona-based airline plans to sell... [Read this entry]

Summer of Green

By Court | May 31st, 2006 |

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Google is adding its two cents to the travel world and the do-good world at the same time with its launch of “Summer of Green”. The eco-friendly travel guides... [Read this entry]

Around the World in 90 Days on the Cheap

By Court | May 17th, 2006 |

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NYT has delved into the ‘on the cheap’ thing - with a writer who will not spend more than $100 a night for a hotel room.
$100 a night? ... [Read this entry]

Behavior guide targets ‘the ugly American’

By Court | May 10th, 2006 |

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A laudable idea, but I’m not sure that a business-backed group is going to be reaching the ‘loud, arrogant, ill-dressed and ill-mannered’ travel crew that earn Americans the lousy stereotype…seeing... [Read this entry]

Top 10 Cultural Faux Paus

By Court | May 2nd, 2006 |

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The Defense Language Institute and military mag ‘Airman’ have issued a list of the Top 10 Cultural Faux Paus.
The list includes the ever-popular ‘eat with your right hand’ and... [Read this entry]

One Day, That Economy Ticket May Buy You a Place to Stand

By Court | April 27th, 2006 |

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Uh oh…the airline cramming situation for those of us back in coach class has just gotten a little bit worse.
According to a NYT article, manufacturers are looking into *standing-room... [Read this entry]

Seeking Ancestry in DNA Ties Uncovered by Tests

By Court | April 12th, 2006 |

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Thanks to DNA, you can now attempt to lay claim at riches of Indian casinos, apply for extra scholarships with African heritage or even, in one case, try for citizenship…[Read this entry]

Sunglasses put jet lag in shade

By Court | April 11th, 2006 |

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Now the next time someone gives you crap about wearing sunglasses on an airplane, you can tell them it’s all for the sake of recovery.
Scientists in Scotland have determined... [Read this entry]

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