Monday, January 28, 2013
Strikes in Europe
Passengers travelling through Germany's Dusseldorf and Cologne airports are facing a third day of disruption as security personnel continue to strike over pay issues.
In Madrid, a strike with nastier consequences is going on as the cleaning crews have gone on strike and no trash is being picked up.
And I know this comes as no shock to anyone who has travelled in France but a general strike is being called for Jan 31 in that country.
Monday, January 21, 2013
TSA to Remove Body Imaging Machines
The hated body-imaging machines will be gone from airports soon according to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. The imaging machines will be removed, "Due to its inability to deploy non-imaging Automated Target Recognition software by the congressionally mandated June 2013 deadline, TSA has terminated its contract with Rapiscan," the division of OSI Systems that provides the technology, according to a TSA statement.
TSA assistant administrator for acquisitions Karen Shelton Waters told Bloomberg News that the agency in 2012 removed 76 Rapiscan machines and will remove the remaining 174. She further indicated that TSA will use 60 body scanners manufactured by L-3 Communications Holdings.
Monday, January 14, 2013
The Best Business Hotels
according to Conde Naste include:
St. Regis, San FranciscoA "delicious urban oasis" awaits guests at this 40-story building with hotel rooms and private residences near the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Union Square. "The best use of space I’ve ever seen in a hotel room" is achieved through a recessed closet system concealing shelving, drawers, a minibar and a CD/DVD player; rooms also feature Bella Crema marble, leather walls and Mozambique wood doors. The lobby has a 16-foot open fireplace, Zebrano wood and Italian travertine flooring. Breakfast at Vitrine uses seasonal, local ingredients to create items like German caramelized peach pancakes; at lunch, order an organic beef burger. "They know how to treat their guests."
Fairmont DallasOur readers appreciate the "outstanding facilities" here and employees who "do the little little things that make your stay special." And though several readers agree that the "rooms need updating," they appreciate the convenient location "right in the middle of the city."
Four Seasons Seattle"One of my favorite hotels," says a reader from North Vancouver, praising the staff for going "out of their way to help, including find scores of a game they don't show in the hotel." Another reader calls this "one of the best hotels in Seattle" because of its central location, one block from Pike Place Market, and its "amazing bay views" and "impeccable" service. "The outdoor pool and whirlpool are a nice distraction," adds another reader from Pennsylvania, "and watching the sun set from the infinity pool was a memory I won't soon forget."
St. Regis, San FranciscoA "delicious urban oasis" awaits guests at this 40-story building with hotel rooms and private residences near the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Union Square. "The best use of space I’ve ever seen in a hotel room" is achieved through a recessed closet system concealing shelving, drawers, a minibar and a CD/DVD player; rooms also feature Bella Crema marble, leather walls and Mozambique wood doors. The lobby has a 16-foot open fireplace, Zebrano wood and Italian travertine flooring. Breakfast at Vitrine uses seasonal, local ingredients to create items like German caramelized peach pancakes; at lunch, order an organic beef burger. "They know how to treat their guests."
Fairmont DallasOur readers appreciate the "outstanding facilities" here and employees who "do the little little things that make your stay special." And though several readers agree that the "rooms need updating," they appreciate the convenient location "right in the middle of the city."
Four Seasons Seattle"One of my favorite hotels," says a reader from North Vancouver, praising the staff for going "out of their way to help, including find scores of a game they don't show in the hotel." Another reader calls this "one of the best hotels in Seattle" because of its central location, one block from Pike Place Market, and its "amazing bay views" and "impeccable" service. "The outdoor pool and whirlpool are a nice distraction," adds another reader from Pennsylvania, "and watching the sun set from the infinity pool was a memory I won't soon forget."
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
A merger Usair and American?
A merger between Us Airways and American Airlines is becoming more likely. This week the pilots of each airline have approved a framework that would govern "the terms of employment for pilots" if the two companies did indeed merge. With the pilots in agreement the other unions are expected to follow suit shortly.
A merger could allow the airline to better compete against larger rivals, including Atlanta-based Delta A decision on whether to merge could come within weeks.
There is no word yet on how the frequent flier programs would merge,
A merger could allow the airline to better compete against larger rivals, including Atlanta-based Delta A decision on whether to merge could come within weeks.
There is no word yet on how the frequent flier programs would merge,
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
United Airlines New Services to Latin America And Canada
United Airlines has announced new services to Latin America and Canada. They are also asking for new domestic U.S Route - including weekly flights from Dulles to San Jose, Guatemala, and between Chicago O'Hare and San Jose. If they get approval they will take effect on April 13.
New services to Canada will include six weeklies between Newark and Edmonton, starting May 1; weekend service between Dulles and Vancouver, operating June 8 through Aug. 25; and daily flights between Denver and Fort McMurray, Alberta, operated by SkyWest from June 6. New domestic services will include daily flights between O'Hare and Fairbanks, Alaska from June 6; two daily flights between Denver and Santa Fe, N.M. effective May 1; daily service between Los Angeles and Wichita, Kan., starting May 1; and daily flights from Dulles to Grand Rapids, Mich., also effective May 1.
New services to Canada will include six weeklies between Newark and Edmonton, starting May 1; weekend service between Dulles and Vancouver, operating June 8 through Aug. 25; and daily flights between Denver and Fort McMurray, Alberta, operated by SkyWest from June 6. New domestic services will include daily flights between O'Hare and Fairbanks, Alaska from June 6; two daily flights between Denver and Santa Fe, N.M. effective May 1; daily service between Los Angeles and Wichita, Kan., starting May 1; and daily flights from Dulles to Grand Rapids, Mich., also effective May 1.
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