Topics :: air travel

Is Bigger Better? Airbus Launches New Wide-Body Plane

By Lori Hinnant | Monday Jun 17, 2013
The A350’s maiden journey flew across the French countryside as the airplane manufacturer hopes to give U.S. rival Boeing a run for its money. Once officially launched, the plane will be able to carry up to 400 passengers.

Easy Livin’ in the Big Easy: New Orleans Anew

By Mark Thompson | Thursday Jun 13, 2013
One of the top ten most-visited cities in the US, New Orleans was recently ranked second in the nation for gay friendliness. As our guide, Miss Jeanie, told us upon our return to the Crescent City, "You love New Orleans - and she’ll love you right back."

Easy Livin’ in the Big Easy: New Orleans Photo Album

Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
One of the top ten most-visited cities in the US, New Orleans was recently ranked second in the nation for gay friendliness. The city that gave birth to the first cocktail, as well as to jazz, is a haven of good things that LGBT people love.

American Airlines Lightens Up the Boarding Process

By David Koenig | Friday May 24, 2013
American Airlines announced that in an effort to speed up the boarding process, they will favor passengers traveling only with personal items that will fit under the seat - but more importantly - where will you fit all that Duty Free liquor?

Travelers Give Hawaii Dogs Second Chance

By Mary Pemberton | Thursday May 9, 2013
The Kauai Humane Society and Alaska Airlines is counting on travelers headed to the mainland to give abandoned animals a second chance.

Queasy Air Travel Across the Atlantic

By Raphael Satter | Monday Apr 29, 2013
"Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night!" said Bette Davis in "All About Eve." She could have been on a 21st century transatlantic flight, many of which may exhibit increased turbulence due to increased carbon dioxide levels.

Pilots Expected to "DIY" at Smaller Airports

By Jason Keyser | Thursday Apr 4, 2013
The Federal Aviation Administration has released a final list of 149 air traffic control towers that it will close at small airports around the country starting early this month.

Airline Delays Increase

Tuesday Apr 2, 2013
If you think your flight will arrive on time for your next getaway - think again. The friendly skies are clouding over with increased delays among most airlines.

Opposition to TSA Policy on Knives

By Joan Lowy, Joshua Freed | Monday Mar 11, 2013
The head of Delta Air Lines on Friday joined the growing opposition to the Transportation Security Administration’s new policy allowing passengers to carry small knives onto planes.

Downward Dog Before Flying High

By Lisa Rathke | Tuesday Jan 29, 2013
Travelers don’t equate the hustle and bustle of airports with yoga but now some airports are adding tranquil spaces where practitioners can stretch, meditate and get away from it all.