19 May 2012 18:05:51
Many fliers ignoring flight attendant command to put away electronics
Many fliers ignoring flight attendant command to put away electronics KPLC-TV That's according to a new Airfare Watchdog poll published in USA Today. Of the 1200 people who took the online survey, one in four said they don't always follow the flight attendant's instruction to stop using their electronics. The FAA said passengers ...
19 May 2012 02:01:41
About Those Rules On Electronic Devices
New York Times (blog) About Those Rules On Electronic Devices New York Times (blog) By MONICA DRAKE Like the actor, who was removed from a plane for playing Words With Friends on his phone last year, nearly a quarter of the 1200 fliers surveyed by the discount travel site Airfarewatchdog .com said they do not comply with the request to ...18 May 2012 18:09:42
Ask Airfarewatchdog: I Was Bumped, Why Such Little Compensation?
Ask Airfarewatchdog : I Was Bumped, Why Such Little Compensation? Huffington Post We answer as many as we can, either by email to questions airfarewatchdog .com or in our Q&A column Q: Two college roommates and I booked a cruise through Celebrity Cruise Lines. We did everything as suggested: booked through a travel agency, had ...
15 May 2012 16:00:48
Flying vs. driving: One traveler's cross-country story
USA TODAY (blog) Flying vs. driving: One traveler's cross-country story USA TODAY (blog) By George Hobica, Airfarewatchdog .com According to a recent survey by Expedia, a majority of Americans have always wanted to do a cross-country road trip but haven't yet. By George Hobica In making the drive between New York and LA, columnist George ...14 May 2012 22:17:26
Ask Airfarewatchdog.com: In addition to buying insurance, arrive at cruise ...
Ask Airfarewatchdog .com: In addition to buying insurance, arrive at cruise ... Orlando Sentinel By George Hobica, Airfarewatchdog .com (MCT) Q: Two college roommates and I booked a cruise through Celebrity Cruise Lines. We did everything as suggested в booked through a travel agency, had Celebrity book the airfare and took out insurance. When we ...
14 May 2012 20:31:17
10 best iconic modern house tours in North America
10 best iconic modern house tours in North America The Republic By George Hobica Airfarewatchdog .com Anyone with a pile of money can build a big pile of a house, and back in the day, that's what you did. (See, for instance, в Downton Abbey.в ) But during the 20th century, a group of architects staged a controversial ...
13 May 2012 22:00:10
Poll: Fliers ignore calls to turn off electronics
USA TODAY (blog) Poll: Fliers ignore calls to turn off electronics USA TODAY (blog) It would seem so, according to a recent poll of Airfarewatchdog .com users. The airfare-monitoring website says 1200 of its website visitors answered the question: "Do you use electronics (phone, laptop, iPad, etc.) after the cabin door has been closed ... Poll: Airplane passengers ignore calls to turn off electronics10 May 2012 22:20:57
Cruising options from New York City
Cruising options from New York City Orlando Sentinel By George Hobica, Airfarewatchdog .com (MCT) Q: My family and I plan to visit New York City sometime this year or next and after doing some sightseeing we'd like to take a cruise for a week or so, departing from and returning to New York before heading ...
07 May 2012 18:36:32
Ask Airfarewatchdog: Cruising From New York City
Ask Airfarewatchdog : Cruising From New York City Huffington Post We answer as many as we can, either by email to questions airfarewatchdog .com or in our Q&A column Q: My family and I plan to fly to New York City sometime this year or next and after doing some sightseeing we'd like to take a cruise for a week or so ... Ask Airfarewatchdog .com: Cruising options from New York City
23 Apr 2012 19:33:14
Ask Airfarewatchdog.com: Considering inflation, air travel remains a good value
Forbes Ask Airfarewatchdog .com: Considering inflation, air travel remains a good value The Republic By George Hobica Airfarewatchdog .com Q: Why is the general public (and readers of your column and website) complaining about the high cost of airfares? I worked in the airline industry from 1969 to 2003 in aircraft maintenance. Back in 1970 I flew from ... Timing a Ticket