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Oh really, you “couldn’t get through” to the airline? Lies!
Airlines have many ways for a person to contact them these days. You can use their website, some…
Do you know Qantas originally ordered Airbus A320s back in the 1980s?
Australia’s Qantas selected the Airbus A321XLR last year to replace its fleet of Boeing 737-800s. These are due…
Nice! More airlines add free inflight Wi-Fi – is your airline on the list?
It is great to see more airlines are adding free inflight Wi-Fi for passengers. This is following the…
Have you seen this hilariously cheeky Lufthansa TV commercial from 1967?
I found a Lufthansa TV commercial from 1967 online with a title that gives no real indication of…
Meet United’s Most Frequent Flyer, New KLM Business Class Seat, and The Case Against Travel
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
I helped launch the British Airways ‘World Tails’ series
In 1997 British Airways decided to shake up the airline world and launch the ‘World Tails’ series on…
Sweet! Ireland’s Aer Lingus brings their plane float to Dublin Pride
Dublin Pride is celebrated today, with a large parade from O’Connell Street to Merrion Square in the city…
Risking Life for Adventure Travel, Avelo Opens New Base, and Are You a “Rich Pretender” at Fancy Hotels?
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I found enjoyable or useful and hope you do, too!
Stop Tipping and Start Bribing
Tipping is very much a North American expectation in the service industry. When it comes to travels, tipping…
It’s a sad day when your frequent flyer year resets, isn’t it?
You spend an entire year flying and collecting tier points, only to see it all lost when your…