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Three of the Cheapest U.S. Ski Destinations
Travelers looking for a winter break should know that skiing and snowboarding destinations are running about 30 percent less than flights to beaches. Find Cheap Flights to Ski Resorts Ranking Cheaper Ski Destinations The cheapest mountain destinations in the U.S. are in the northeast and the Rockies: Boston Denver Salt Lake City The Reno/Tahoe area … Read Three of the Cheapest U.S. Ski Destinations
Posted In: Holiday/Seasonal, Multimedia, Travel News, VideoKLM says Passengers will Pick Seatmates via Facebook
Most of the details have yet to be worked out, but international airline KLM says it is developing a service that will allow passengers to choose seatmates via Facebook or LinkedIn profiles. See the ‘Seatmates from Hell’ video below. The airline has not said whether passengers will pay for this service or not, but many … Read KLM says Passengers will Pick Seatmates via Facebook
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Fees, Multimedia, VideoAmerican Airlines’ New Ad Features Actor Kevin Spacey
American Airlines has chosen to promote its brand with a new ad featuring Kevin Spacey, the Academy Award-winning actor (American Beauty). At the moment, though, you will have to visit the UK to see it on air as the commercial is only running in Great Britain. Read about Spirit Airlines Odd Advertising Why the Airline … Read American Airlines’ New Ad Features Actor Kevin Spacey
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Multimedia, VideoLOT Polish Airways Plane Makes Emergency Belly Landing in Poland
A LOT Polish Airlines 767 made a dramatic and successful belly landing at Warsaw’s Frederic Chopin International Airport earlier today, and fortunately, no one was injured. Even more dramatic: Capt. Sully and the “miracle” in the Hudson The plane, which was heading from Newark to Poland, had some unspecified problems with its landing gear and … Read LOT Polish Airways Plane Makes Emergency Belly Landing in Poland
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Multimedia, VideoThe Latest Airfare Hike and What It Means to You
With four of the major airlines raising their prices, ABCNews.com talked to FareCompare CEO Rick Seaney about recent increases in 2011, holiday travel and days to avoid traveling. ABC News: Which airlines have raised fares? Rick Seaney: As of noon today, Delta (who was the initiator), United/Continental, American and US Airways. ABC: How many … Read The Latest Airfare Hike and What It Means to You
Posted In: Airfare Hikes, Holiday/Seasonal, Multimedia, Video