Tagged With "amenities"
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Re: "Doggie-Door" makes lockers easier to use
It is a good and useful idea. Kudos to the Doggy Travel locker door.
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Re: Robots and Therapy Dogs: the latest airport amenities
Dogs are the best! I'd never trade a friendly dog for a robot.
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"Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
Milwaukee's General Mitchell airport has become the first to install free standing pods for nursing mothers. They are self-contained pods with comfortable furniture, outlets for breast pumps, and space for nursing on the go. Three have been installed...
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When do we want it? Now! What do we want? Read on...
But does it have WiFi? A new survey tells us that WiFi is holding its place as the #1 desired hotel amenity—but not as many people listed it as #1 as last year. Breakfast held #2. And almost nobody cares about the mini-bar with its...
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Family-Friendly Airlines? There's a Guide for that...
The website Family Vacation Critic has published an airline-by-airline guide for what amenities and services are provided for families traveling with children. It can be a big difference to know which airlines have diaper-changing tables (Delta...
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Robots and Therapy Dogs: the latest airport amenities
With people, often unwillingly, spending more time in airports these days, some are turning to new ways to de-stress travelers.
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Red Roof rolling out guaranteed speedy Wi-Fi
With more and more travelers demanding good service, Red Roof is working on upgrades to be able to guarantee "fast and free"
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"Doggie-Door" makes lockers easier to use
A Japanese company's come up with a way to let you add and remove items from the locker you've stored your luggage in.
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Not just hotels: Now TripAdvisor reviews your airplane seat!
TripAdvisor Flights, not one of their best-known products, just got a new roll-out with enhanced features. It's a comparison shopping tool for your ride, with detailed information on seats, spaces, power ports, available upgrades, entertainment, food...
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Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
American Airlines announces some inflight upgrades, including more entertainment choices, meals on Texas-Hawaii flights, and The Pretzels Are Back!
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
It will probably come as a shock to Americans to see babies being breast fed in public in the UK. What's acceptable - or not - varies throughout Europe. But in the UK, breast fed babies are getting the best from their Mother. And don't even think about airing your opinion if you don't like it ! The Equality Act 2010 has made it illegal for anyone to ask a breastfeeding woman to leave a public place.
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
Actually, we have laws like that, too. What I thought significant here is not just privacy if the family prefers, but also the facility for pumping.
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
Yes, we have such laws; but more often than not women are being asked to go to the ladies restroom (not always sanitary) or elsewhere if she does breastfeed in public. There was a story just last week about a women being asked to "cover up" with a blanket on an airline: http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/10/...-incident/index.html This of course is just one example of many in the news lately.
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
In general, I think this is a non-issue. As with any public behavior, it can be accomplished in a way so as not to offend even the most delicate of sensibilities, if that's what the parties on both sides want. When I was an infant, my mother traveled from California to Louisiana with a newborn on a troop train and gave me some very good advice for maintaining privacy in public. I was also on the road with a new baby for the first few months of his life and with the aid of a light blanket...
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
There's a real problem, and it has a number of parts. First, there are some who need reminding that nursing is normal...and some of those complain loudly (happened in my presence on a bus last week) even though nothing was exposed. But the point of the lactation station, I think, touches the other horn of the dilemma. Some families feel that, even covered by a blanket, that they are the object of unwanted attention, and prefer some privacy...and the lactation station is a lot better solution...
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I wasn't saying the stations are a bad idea. But simply commenting on the ensuing mention of laws. I maintain my position that they're legislating common sense. Some people will complain about free ice cream, given the opportunity.
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After reading the CNN article TravelGirlJenn has brought to our attention then the Nursing Pod must be given the praise it deserves. The majority of passengers on that flight were in support of that poor mother - just the few causing distress. Maybe we do need legislation to stop dinosaurs. They aren't offended. They just choose to complain.
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I do think it *should* be a non-issue. It does frustrate me that it is an issue--both sides are sometimes at fault, as you indicate PortMoresby. Often, I think many cry fowl even when nothing is exposed. I think I saw more exposure at the Oscars this year than the average breast feeding woman. Those pods are definitely a good idea and hopefully they will provide the privacy and bonding time mothers and her infant(s) need. With that being said, if there is a long flight, mom or the baby(s)...
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
Ah, yes...the Oscars. Might have been better to put most of the guests and presenters in pods...so many of the costumes just begged the question: Haven't any of them read "The Emperor's New Clothes?" Does no one dare to tell a dressmaker/designer "No, not on me!" Uh, oh...looks like someone woke up grouchy! And will also complain that the presenters, skilled actors all, and used to crafting affecting and convincing performances...seem not to have rehearsed and to be unable to read lines well...
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Re: "Lactation Station" joining airport amenities
I haven't watched the Oscar in years. Was there breast-feeding on them this year? Might have to tune in next year Understand all points on this issue. Breast feeding is important and should be encouraged. And it can be done with discretion.
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
Nice to hear that American is doing something to improve the experience of its economy customers. Now if only they got rid of that annoying checked bag fee.
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
Regarding "that annoying checked bag fee", the problem is not the fee, it's that you aren't going far enough. Fly internationally and don't pay a fee. Or is that not true between Canada & the US?
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
Baggage fees apply for most airlines flying between Canada and the USA. The 'free bag' is for intercontinental flights, so far as I can tell.
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
American Airlines have been giving excellent service since their merger. I've only flown UK to US and back but their cabin staff have been courteous and charming. Must mention Bernie by name - what a wonderful charming man. Not so young, but he came back later into the flight to thank me for complimenting the crew. No charges for luggage - free drinks AND ice cream. I'm flying with them again in 10 days. Then Frontier to Miami. Am I in for a shock ?
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
Yes, Garry. I expect the last leg of your flight will be somewhat of a shock after your American pampering.
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
It's only 3 hours but I guess I'll be hammered for my luggage !
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Re: Look, Ma! The pretzels are back at American Airlines!
Most of my flights on American have been international, and the crews have been excellent (and you get snacks as well as meals.) On domestic flights, they've been just as nice, and usually my credit card has waived the baggage fee. That's never what I hear from people flying Frontier! By the way, one AA oddity: there's no free baggage on some international flights; Mexico City is international, but Cancun is domestic for baggage purposes. Caught me blinking on that one!
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Cruising: Best Options for the 55+ Club
Samantha shares some of the best cruises she found for those in the 55+ club. Happy sailing.
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Re: Cruising: Best Options for the 55+ Club
We have taken nine cruises on Azamara, Celebrity, Norwegian, P&O and Princess and overall our favourite is Azamara. We like the small size of their ships - about 180 metres length and 600-700 passenger capacity - which gets them into places larger ships can't go. Their cruises are always all-inclusive of drinks etc and the atmosphere is cosy. The complimentary onshore events you mention (white nights) are fantastic and the guest lecturers are of a very high standard. Norwegian is also a...