Is United Hurting Themselves By Suing?
Hidden city/throwaway ticketing poses an interesting challenge for the airlines. But, should it be illegal? United is saying essentially that they should be able to use the weight of law to stop the practice.
Author: Edward Pizzarello
My goal in life is to fill my family’s passports with stamps, creating buckets of memories along the way. You’ll find me writing about realistic ways for normal people to travel the world, whether you’re on a budget or enjoy luxury. I also enjoy taking us on the occasional detour to explore the inner workings of the travel industry.
Some Closure For AirAsia Flight 8501, But Still Questions
Indonesian authorities have confirmed they located the wreckage of AirAsia flight 8501. The recovery operation is under way already, with a number of countries contributing resources to aid a difficult effort in high seas. But, questions still remain for both the victims and the airline industry.
Was Your MileagePlus Account Hacked? And Other Interesting Travel Bits
United has been notifying customers who’s accounts are recently compromised. HT: Wandering Aramean I’m actually surprised this doesn’t happen more often, given that the password requirements for some airline and hotel companies are absurdly simple (4-digit numbers, for example with United and Hilton). How…
AirAsia Flight 8501 Missing; My Second Worst Nightmare
In case you haven’t heard yet, there’s another missing plane. This time it’s AirAsia’s flight 8501, traveling from Surabaya, Indonesia to Singapore. AirAsia is a solid airline with a good safety record. While it’s still early to rule out any cause at this point, thunderstorms/severe weather…
Help Me Pick Flights For An Upcoming Trip
Some trips are very straightforward, while others can be tougher to plan. I’ve been having some trouble putting together an itinerary and could really use some help making decisions.
Friday Travel Humor!
It’s a video I’ve seen before, but when my friend Neil sent it along I didn’t recall posting it myself. It’s worth a good laugh on a Friday! The post More Friday Humor! was published first on Pizza In Motion. Don’t miss any of the…
On The 359th Day…
Today’s a day that our family spends time together, opening way too many presents, eating too much candy and enjoying each other’s company. Other than trying to book some summer travel and get better seats for an upcoming flight, I’ve asked the Editor in…
TripAdvisor Fined $610,000 For Fake Reviews
Ever wonder if the reviews you’re reading on review sites like TripAdvisor are accurate? You’re not the only one. TripAdvisor was fined $610,000 by the Italian government for fake and misleading reviews: The regulator, the Italian Competition Authority, called on TripAdvisor to stop “publishing…
Did You Win $200 In Free Hotel Cash?
Thanks to everyone who participated in the hotel cash giveaway. And, a big thanks to the folks at StayFaster for putting up the $200, which makes a nice gift for one of my readers. Just in time for the holidays, the randomly selected winner of…
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My Favorite Portable Phone Charger On Sale At Amazon
It looks like one of my favorite travel gadgets will be on sale in Amazon’s upcoming end-of-year lightning deals. Anker makes some of the best chargers on the market in a variety of different sizes. For folks who don’t want to carry a…