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Save on Summer Travel: Tips from USA Today

June 19, 2009 | Posted in: News,Tips and Tricks,Twitter | 0 comments

USA Today put out a list of tips for saving money on your summer vacation. One of their best tips (if you permit me to be biased) is this:

“Track the cost of flights on your favorite routes by checking sites like FareCompare.com’s FareCatcher, which will send e-mail alerts every time there is a price change.”

Timing can mean everything when it comes to finding a great deal on airfare. Deals can disappear almost as quickly as they show up. Sign up for our free airfare email alerts and track prices from your hometown to your dream destinations. You can also be the first to know about cheap flights from your city to destinations all over the world when you follow FareCompare deals from your airport on twitter.

The Nine No-No’s of Flying

Summer is here – okay, so this year is not a record-breaker, but there are a lot of people in the air these days, taking advantage of the great deals out there.

So I thought, maybe it’s time for a refresher course in airplane etiquette. Take a look, and please add your own “no-no’s” in the comments section below.

The Nine No-No’s of Flying

1. Annoying Aromatherapy: Doesn’t matter whether it’s you, your sandwich or your scent — if the five rows in front and back of you can pinpoint your seat – that stinks.

  • DON’T assume a liberal dousing with Old Spice is “just as good as a shower”
  • DON’T pack egg salad sandwiches or liver-and-onions in any form
  • DON’T use a 6am flight to acquaint seatmates with your new Britney Spears perfume

2. Bin Beast: There’s not enough space for everyone’s carryon anyway – take more than your share and behold the wrath of your seatmates.

  • DO put your bag in wheels first, never sideways
  • DON’T use an oversized bag or did you miss that square peg/round hole lecture?
  • DON’T put your laptop in the bin, unless you don’t mind 50 people slamming it around as they desperately seek room for their oversized bags

3. Boozification: While it may seem like a great idea to kill time waiting for that delayed flight with a glass or two, you may regret it.

  • DON’T argue with flight attendants if they cut you off – you may find yourself continuing your argument with the police
  • DON’T look for other sources of alcohol; one woman tried liquid soap, and the resulting mayhem led to 22 days in jail

4. First Class Fever: One who sits in coach, but feels entitled to all the perks of the next class – to the great displeasure of the flight attendants.

  • DON’T constantly buzz for crew members – they really do have better things to do
  • DON’T treat crew members like servants; honestly, who would you rather help, Dr. Heckle or Mr. Nice?

5. Puppy Love: You may be shocked to learn some of your fellow passengers do not consider dogs (or cats or rodents) “man’s best friend”

  • DON’T take your pet out of its carrying case; I can assure you this will not bring a smile to the face of that grumpy road warrior beside you
  • DO consider a pet-only airline; perhaps your dog doesn’t want to fly with all those annoying humans

Coming up, “Lavatory Hijinks” and more – so keep reading.

The Nine No-No’s of Flying

Encourage Foreign Tourism – By Charging Foreign Tourists a Fee??

June 19, 2009 | Posted in: Airfare News,Europe,News,Travel Tips | 3 comments

Here’s a puzzler:

U.S. lawmakers know that foreign tourism has been tanking since 9/11. Now they’ve come up with an idea – legislation, actually – to lure them back. One thing it would do is create a “Corporation for Travel Promotion” that would boost America as an ideal travel destination, as well as better explain the nation’s entry regulations.

But, in a stupefying display of absurdity, the corporation would be funded in part by a $10 fee collected from – yes – foreign tourists!

Believe me, I’m all for promoting America to tourists around the world, but – isn’t it possible this fee will make that just a little harder to do?

What would you do to lure more tourists here? Let’s get creative.

Internet Hoax: Final Moments of Doomed Air France Plane (Fake)

June 19, 2009 | Posted in: Travel Tips | 0 comments

Amazing the time some people have on their hands – by that I mean, time for posting alleged photographs of terrified Air France passengers in their “final moments”. But don’t be fooled.

These photos – which are scary as hell – ought to be, since they were the work of well-paid professionals from Hollywood. Look closely, and you’ll recognize scenes from the TV show, “Lost”.

Why do people do this? Hey, they’ve done it before – remember the famous 9/11 photo of the guy on top of one of the World Trade towers, with the onrushing plane in the background? That was debunked over at Snopes.com – which also debunked this latest Air France hoax.

Anytime you see anything that looks even the least bit “off” – check with the folks at Snopes: that’s their mission, debunking (or confirming) urban legends – or the latest internet crap.

TSA Detains Man for Bringing $4,700 thru Security. Man Sues.

June 18, 2009 | Posted in: DOT,Security | 1 comment

The ACLU has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a man who was detained for half-an-hour by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) while carrying a lot of cash through security.

The cash, in a metal box, totaled about $4,700.

According to the AP, the detainee was a man named Steven Bierfeldt who is affiliated with the Campaign for Liberty – an organization that evolved from former presidential candidate Ron Paul’s campaign – the money was proceeds from t-shirt and ticket sales for a March event.

Bierfeldt said he want to prevent “illegal searches and detentions”. The TSA has declined to comment.

Readers – have you ever been detained by security? Did it make you mad enough to sue?

NEWS: Continental Pilot Dies in Mid-flight, Plane Lands Safely

June 18, 2009 | Posted in: Airline News,News,Pilots,Travel Tips | 0 comments

A sad story…

A 61 year old pilot for Continental Airlines died during a flight from Brussels to Newark – apparently of natural causes.

CNN is reporting that the plane, guided by a relief pilot, made a safe landing at close to noon (EDT) today. There were 247 people aboard the Boeing-777. The dead pilot had been with Continental for more than 20 years. At this point, few other details are available.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of the pilot.

UPDATE: We’re now told the pilot had 32 years of service with Continental.

Will Bonus Miles/Points Get You on a Flight? How About a Free Couch?

June 18, 2009 | Posted in: Airfare News | 0 comments

We still have plenty of cheap flights out there, and more come-on’s than ever.

By that I mean, bonus airline miles – and more and more bonus hotel points and free night stays (USA Today kindly provides a round-up of the latter). But I’m curious – will this get you on a flight – especially you leisure travelers?

I hope so – this summer IS the time to fly – especially now that we’ve just noted our very first (small) price hike of the year.

Tip for a Cheaper Vacation: For the adventuresome, who want to avoid hotel/motel costs altogether – take a look at the website, Couchsurfing – and learn how you can stay in someone’s home, on their couch, for free (I love the site’s slogan: “Participate in Creating a Better World, One Couch At a Time”).

And of course, to get the best airfare deals every time, follow your airport for great deals from FareCompare – and sign up for FareCompare’s real-time email alerts as well. And, hey, as long as you’re on the computer – become a fan of FareCompare on Facebook, too!

AGAIN? Yes, Continental Sends Another Child to Wrong City

June 17, 2009 | Posted in: Airline News,Ask Rick,Travel Tips | 2 comments

Yesterday, I told you about the 10 year old flying solo from Boston to Cleveland this past weekend – except, thanks to Continental’s “supervision” – she wound up in Newark.

Well, it seems Continental had a very confusing weekend – just the day before the airline “misplaced” the 10 year – an 8 year old passenger was also misrouted, to Arkansas instead of North Carolina.

Apparently, in both cases – the same gate/doorway was used as the entrance to two different Continental Express airplanes – which doesn’t seem like the brightest idea. Meanwhile, where were the Continental employees that the parents paid to shepherd their children on the right flights? By the way, the charge for this “service” – what the airline’s website calls the “extra handling required when an unaccompanied child travels” is $150 roundtrip.

As you might imagine, the parents of these youngsters are steamed and I’m sure the kids were scared, at least a little. Continental has apologized and is “working with [the families] to resolve the situation.” At least one parent has said, a refund is in the works.

What do you think they should get?

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