Consumer Traveler

Does romance pale when lust for legroom is involved?

Charlie Leocha — Thu, 31 May 2012 10:00:18 +0000

The current brouhaha over families sitting together has generated some interesting comments regarding what families are entitled to and have some couples confessing that after 10 years of marriage, sitting together on a long-range flight isn't as important as legroom. When she wants a window seat and he wants an aisle seat love ain't gonna' keep that couple together unless they find an aisle with only two seats abreast.

What we’re reading: Cargo jet clips regional jet, Air India wants pay for delayed 787, UA pilots claim race bias

Stephanus Surjaputra — Thu, 31 May 2012 09:00:32 +0000

Cargo jet clips commuter plane at O'Hare, Air India wants compensation for delayed 787 before delivery of first planes, United African American pilots file race bias suit

7 ways to keep families together on a plane, without going broke

Janice Hough — Wed, 30 May 2012 11:42:28 +0000

I have no problem switching to help families or even adult couples out. One aisle to another, one window to another. My problem is when someone wants me to give up my window seat for a middle seat or my extra legroom seat for a seat way in the back. I think many travelers feel the same way. Here are 7 tips to keep that from happening.

What we’re reading: Flaming debris falls from Air Canada plane, Southwest pilot aborts Vegas flight, Schumer to airlines: Let parents sit with their kids

Stephanus Surjaputra — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:00:32 +0000

Debris from Air Canada plane falls on cars, Southwest pilot aborts flight to Las Vegas, Schumer urges airlines to let parents sit with their kids

How safe is a cruise? Even after new law, it’s hard to say

Christopher Elliott — Tue, 29 May 2012 10:00:28 +0000

As Carnival Corp. announced plans to salvage the Costa Concordia last week, the world’s attention focused again on cruise safety — or rather, lack of it.

What we’re reading: Putting military personnel first, can 777 compete with A350? Bets on social gaming sites

Stephanus Surjaputra — Tue, 29 May 2012 09:00:04 +0000

Putting military personnel first, questions loom about whether Boeing 777 can compete with A350, Big casino companies begin betting on social gaming sites for growth rather than highrise casinos

Travel precautions for summer travel fun in the sun

Ned Levi — Mon, 28 May 2012 10:30:41 +0000

Memorial Day kicks off the summer vacation season in the United States. While summer is a great opportunity for travel, it's also full of health hazards. Ned Levi discusses how to prevent health problems from exposure to the sun while traveling.

What we’re reading: AA’s initial 777-300ER schedule, A320 seats for the obese, SWA’s history at Hobby

Stephanus Surjaputra — Mon, 28 May 2012 09:30:35 +0000

AA announces initial 777-300ER schedule, Airbus offers A320 with wider seats, Southwest's history at Hobby

Sunday musings: Tasered by airport secrity for swearing, Southwest is true to itself, faceless airports

Charlie Leocha — Sun, 27 May 2012 10:00:37 +0000

Tasered by airport security — enough is enough. Shame on you! This Sunday we have more thought-provoking stories from the world of travel. TSA and airport security end up tasering a drunk at the airport. Is there any excuse for that kind of action? Southwest stays true to itself, even though pundits thought the Boeing [...]

Would you rather vacation with your pet than your family?

Charlie Leocha — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:33:51 +0000

I just finished reading a colleague's post about a woman being tossed from her flight in favor of a dog. Then I received this study from the U.K. indicating that many of those surveyed would rather travel with a pet than with a family member. Am I missing something? A dog? Tell about your pet travels.