Author: Scott Mayerowitz
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Allegiant Air pilots’ strike averted by court ruling
Pilots at discount carrier Allegiant Air planned to go on strike at midnight Thursday, but their plans were thwarted after a federal court issued a temporary restraining order. Allegiant went to court to block the strike, which would have grounded 250 flights and affected 33,000 customers – some of whom use the airline’s service in…
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Colorado user of Knee Defender regrets plane behavior
The Colorado businessman whose dispute with a fellow airline passenger over a reclined seat sparked a national debate about air-travel etiquette says he’s embarrassed by the way the confrontation unfolded and regrets his behavior. But don’t expect James Beach to stop using the Knee Defender, a $22 gadget that attaches to a passenger’s tray table and prevents the…
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How can jet disappear? In the ocean, it’s not hard
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — In an age when people assume that any bit of information is just a click away, the thought that a jetliner could simply disappear over the ocean for more than two days is staggering. But Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is hardly the first reminder of how big the seas are, and…
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Making a ski trip work when he skis, she doesn’t
ASPEN – This winter I put my relationship to the ultimate test: a romantic ski vacation. Many couples ski together, but my fiancee, Sheri Askinazi, is just learning while I’ve been skiing for more than two decades. We’d done group ski trips, but never skied alone. To make this trip work, we needed some advance…
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Ski resorts indulge in gut-busting, decadent food
orget that fresh arugula and grilled chicken salad. This season, ski resorts are letting us indulge with a new slate of warm, hearty comfort foods. They might not be the healthiest thing on the mountain, but after a day of racing down the slopes, they are what skiers are craving. Warm bowls of chili and…
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Reserving a rental car doesn’t mean one will be waiting for you
We’re sorry, sir, but we don’t have any cars left. That was my unpleasant welcome to Michigan by Hertz. I had a reservation. They saw the reservation. The problem: Hertz hadn’t actually saved me a car. Airfare is typically non-refundable once you purchase a ticket. But there’s typically no penalty for reserving a car and…
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Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout
NEW YORK – This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish vacation hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are headed to places like nearby campgrounds. The good news: At some U.S. campgrounds these days you get live bands, air guitar contests and chocolate pudding slip ‘n slides. Americans’ plans for summer travel…
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Airlines collected record baggage fees in 2012
NEW YORK ? U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year – the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago. Passengers shouldn’t expect a break anytime soon. Those fees – along with extra charges for boarding early or picking prime seats – have…
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6 things to ask before booking a summer vacation
NEW YORK (AP) – It’s May. Memorial Day and the end of the school year are in sight. Suddenly, you’re thinking about a summer vacation. A little advance planning – and some insider tips – can save you a lot of money. Whether you’re booking airfare, a car rental or a hotel room, there are…
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BREWski
After a long day on the slopes, nothing quite eases the aches and pains like a good drink.For Brian Sbrocco, the perfect end to a recent day of skiing was a beer float.Yes, a beer float.“It’s not quite the root beer float I grew up on,” Sbrocco said. “It’s one of the concoctions that you…