News Archives - Page 180 of 279 - Sightseers' Delight

Skip the baggage claim: United launches new baggage delivery option

January 13, 2013 The Travel Trolley

United Airlines’ new baggage delivery option lets travelers skip the baggage claim and delivers travelers’ checked bags directly to their final destinations.

Feds to investigate Boeing 787 aircraft

January 11, 2013 Todd DeFeo

In the wake of several high profile issues involving Boeing 787 aircraft, the FAA is launching a “comprehensive review” of the plane.

Glitches Aplenty for New Boeing Dreamliner Aircraft

January 9, 2013 Voice of America

For the third day in a row, there are new problems in the operation of the world’s latest long-range jet aircraft, Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

Survey: Business travel expected to increase in 2013

January 7, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Business travel is expected to increase substantially in 2013 and trigger growth in the travel and hospitality industries according to a new survey conducted by Frequent Business Traveler.

Survey: Americans would rather take smaller vacations, rather than one big trip

January 7, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Nearly three in four — 72 percent — Americans would rather take smaller vacations over the course of a year than take one big trip, according to a new survey from Hotwire.com.

American and U.S. Airways could soon merge

January 7, 2013 Todd DeFeo

American Airlines and U.S. Airways could soon merge, and they already have buy-in from a pair of major unions representing pilots.

Transportation department issues record number of fines against airlines in 2012

January 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Department of Transportation in 2012 leveled more than $3.6 million in fines against airlines for violating various consumer rules, including a regulation prohibiting airlines from keeping passengers on the tarmac for more than three hours.

California court rules bumper cars risky, may cause injury

January 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Riding a bumper cars attraction at an amusement park carries with it a certain amount of risk, and the park is not to blame for any injury that results in riding the attraction.

Huerta confirmed as Federal Aviation Administration administrator

January 4, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The U.S. Senate this week confirmed Michael P. Huerta as the next Federal Aviation Administration administrator.

How much do taxes cost on vacation?

January 1, 2013 The Travel Trolley