Travelers Hate Airline Fees, Southwest Benefits

Netbits, Travel Tips

Nearly 80% of US consumers say the extra fees most airlines now impose on travelers for once-free amenities are unacceptable and should not be passed along to travelers, according to research from comScore, writes MarketingCharts. Though consumers understand the...

Confessions Of… An Airline Agent

Travel Tips

NO TRAINING New airline ticket and departure-gate agents are hard to find these days. GOOD BEHAVIOR It used to be that if you tried a little smooth talking or even brought a cookie to the gate agent, you might be able to score an upgrade. Not anymore. PERSONAL INFO...

Little Known Islands

Travel Tips

Molokai, Bimini, Nevis, Shelter Island. After the nonstop hassles of work and yet another late winter snow, the best vacation can be one where nothing is scheduled. Pristine beaches, a comfy lounge chair, a drink in hand… what could be better than that? How...