Increasing Chinese tourism to the U.S. is pushing the tourism industry to get “China-ready,” by preparing Chinese translations, hiring Chinese-speaking staff and tuning up to meet Chinese visitors’ particular needs and interests.
It works this way: San Diego has a one-runway airport that can’t handle more traffic. But, right across the border (literally right across) is Tijuana International, which has room for more flights—and lower fares to points in Mexico. Already,…
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, claimed to be the busiest airport in the world (and maybe still is, but several in China are catching up fast) will soon offer free WiFi throughout all terminals. The plan has been in the works for several years but has…
Like many aging folks, the Space Shuttle Atlantis moved to Florida after being forcibly retired after 30 years of loyal service. Having completed 33 NASA space missions in its career, Atlantis has a new home and will have l-o-t-s of…
This week’s snow and cold weather have made a mess of many travel schedules—but they also highlighted the airlines’ increasing use of social media to keep travelers updated and to respond to travelers’ questions. HERE’s some info from…
The Federal Communications Commission is moving to approve rules and technology that will allow use of cellphones and mobile data inflight above 10,000 feet, using a satellite relay system similar to one recently approved in Europe. Washington Post
Southwest, the last of the major U.S. carriers to announce allowing passengers to keep their devices on throughout flights has become the first to announce that it will turn onboard WiFi on for the whole flight, including on the ground. More HERE
Because of the economy, among other factors, the number of Americans going more than 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving will drop from last year’s totals, according to AAA. Bloomberg News reports it HERE
Allegiant Air is rapidly adding 18 new routes in the Northeast. HERE is one new route between Burlington ,Vermont and Orlando, Florida. Allegiant Air now serves more cities than low cost Southwest Airlines. While one…
Increasing Chinese tourism to the U.S. is pushing the tourism industry to get “China-ready,” by preparing Chinese translations, hiring Chinese-speaking staff and tuning up to meet Chinese visitors’ particular needs and interests.
It works this way: San Diego has a one-runway airport that can’t handle more traffic. But, right across the border (literally right across) is Tijuana International, which has room for more flights—and lower fares to points in Mexico. Already,…
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, claimed to be the busiest airport in the world (and maybe still is, but several in China are catching up fast) will soon offer free WiFi throughout all terminals. The plan has been in the works for several years but has…
Like many aging folks, the Space Shuttle Atlantis moved to Florida after being forcibly retired after 30 years of loyal service. Having completed 33 NASA space missions in its career, Atlantis has a new home and will have l-o-t-s of…
This week’s snow and cold weather have made a mess of many travel schedules—but they also highlighted the airlines’ increasing use of social media to keep travelers updated and to respond to travelers’ questions. HERE’s some info from…
The Federal Communications Commission is moving to approve rules and technology that will allow use of cellphones and mobile data inflight above 10,000 feet, using a satellite relay system similar to one recently approved in Europe. Washington Post
Southwest, the last of the major U.S. carriers to announce allowing passengers to keep their devices on throughout flights has become the first to announce that it will turn onboard WiFi on for the whole flight, including on the ground. More HERE
Because of the economy, among other factors, the number of Americans going more than 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving will drop from last year’s totals, according to AAA. Bloomberg News reports it HERE
Allegiant Air is rapidly adding 18 new routes in the Northeast. HERE is one new route between Burlington ,Vermont and Orlando, Florida. Allegiant Air now serves more cities than low cost Southwest Airlines. While one…
