Dusk on the Tagus River, looking toward April 25th Bridge Every city’s history is reflected in its neighborhoods and its architecture, but in Lisbon’s case two important factors add to the picture. One is the incredible wealth that came to…
A survey conducted by Airbus (possibly the only company with an official titled “Head of Passenger Comfort” indicates that almost over half of long-haul passengers think seat size and space is a critical issue, and 41% are willing to buy more when…
Read what EasyJet is doing right. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tra…Jet-doing-right.html
Boeing and Airbus have agreed to buy aircraft parts worth about $5 billion from suppliers in Abu Dhabi to sweeten the deals in which three Gulf-based airlines have ordered $150 billion worth of new planes from the two companies. DETAILS
Back in the old days, the Cunard steamships were advertised with the slogan “Getting There is Half the Fun.” No one is going to say that about flying these days, but many frequent flyers have figured out how to avoid being a…
The European Commission has approved use of the lastest wireless technologies (4G, 3G) onboard aircraft. Until now only 2G was allowed. Read more about this in this link.
Responding to pressure from Asian and Middle Eastern carriers, it seems that European and American airlines are starting to pay more (?some) attention to those passengers in their Economy cabins. Seems they are finally realizing that small…
√√Southwest has joined TSA’s Pre-Check program which allows selected travelers to move through security faster, using special lanes, and removing less. TSA also √√announced it’s now available in more than 100 airports. …
Try your hand at the first of TravelGumbo’s weekly picture puzzles. Each week we’ll present a picture from our collection, without the usual description that goes with our Picture of the Day. It’s not that we don’t want to talk about it–but we…
Consumers are buy more food, beverages and miscellaneous items from stores and kiosks at US airports. Improving economy or just a manifestation of more time waiting around at airports? Here’s that link.
EasyJet tests planes so another shutdown of air traffic in Europe doesn’t occur. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tra…chnology-tested.html
For an extra fee, you can skip the passport line when arriving in England. Here’s that link:
No wonder that seat beside you is always occupied! Airports around the world are reporting increased traffic in 2013. Here’s that link.
There are two sides to every story, and to every river—including the broad Tagus River that flows past Lisbon and out to the Atlantic. Almost half the population of the metropolitan area lives south of the river, connected to the city by a…
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Deal has been reached with the justice department to allow the merger between American Airlines and US Airways. Read more here.
What a cool concept! Quick inexpensive plays in various locales in Spain.A good way to keep see great theater at cut rate prices. The Spaniards know how to make the most of the recession. Grab a front row seat…
Contrary to popular belief and advice from some experts,buying a flight a few weeks prior to flights can be cheaper than buying them far in advance. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fin…the-last-minute.html
Tired of being hassled by the TSA because your shampoo or make-up contains are an ounce too large? The EU will be easing its restrictions on carry-on liquids. USA likely not to follow. Here’s the link to that story.
A plethoria of Peer to Peer travel sites changing the way people travel. http://travel.france24.com/content/peer-peer-travel-redefining-landscape-report
A visit to the Desert View Watchtower on the eastern portion of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Constructed in the 1930s, it offers magnificent canyon views and a tie to the Native American history of the Canyon.
I was visiting a friend, and this was the view from their house. I could understand why they built their house facing this direction. I was taken by the beauty!
Samantha shares some street art pictures from her recent trip to Bogotá, Colombia.
A garden in South Wales is the topic of today’s post from ProfessorAbe
DrFumblefinger shares photos of the Fitz Roy Massif, one of the most famous and difficult to climb peaks in the world, situated in Patagonia.