Author: Sophia Rodriguez
Bidet is a hidden gem in modern life. It is widely popular in countries such as Japan, France, and Brazil. Its popularity is gradually increasing in America as well. Sadly, these cool gadgets are often overlooked. But once you try it, you will understand its benefits. My first experience with a bidet was on a trip to London. At first, it felt strange, but I started to like the high-quality bidet and started to like it more and more. For those who prefer the refreshing cleanliness of a bidet, there are portable bidets that are poised to become essential travel…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — AAA Northeast is expecting more travelers than usual this week. Due to spring break and severe weather, travelers are advised to pay close attention to storm and flight conditions. Florence Healy was planning to return to Florida after visiting her fiancé in Rhode Island, and said her flight was delayed twice Wednesday evening. “So I get home around 11:30,” Healy explained. “If I drive, I'll be home at 1 a.m.” AAA Northeast expects spring break travel to peak on Thursday and Friday, with more than 50,000 flights on Thursday. The influx of travelers comes at an…
One year ago, on April 3, 2023, American Airlines began collecting up to 40% of fares from Edifact in an effort to shift bookings to its direct channels or new distribution capacity channels. Travel management company AmTrav has been tracking American Airlines' available fares and price differentials since then and is scheduled to release a one-year review of its findings on Wednesday, which Business Travel News previewed . The report is similar to the 2023 report released in January.Based on customer reservations, TMC estimates that American Airlines' nonstop and NDC fares will beat Edifact (formerly GDS) fares 49% of the…
A total solar eclipse scheduled to occur on April 8, 2024, will grace the skies of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), disruptions to air travel are expected from 6 a.m. on April 7, 2024 until midnight on April 10, 2024. Air travel is expected to increase rapidly, especially with spring break and the solar eclipse coinciding. The FAA provides instructions and guidance to private and commercial pilots to ensure they are prepared to fly during the eclipse. The main anticipated challenges include an increase in the number of drones and aircraft, parking…
The UW men's basketball team advanced to the Final Four with four lopsided wins in the East. But being qualified is another thing. acquisition Getting to Phoenix wasn't easy. After a series of travel nightmares, the Huskies were still on campus as of 8 p.m. Wednesday night, waiting to find a flight to Arizona and play Alabama in Saturday's semifinals. 8:40pm. The other semifinalists, Alabama, Purdue and North Carolina State, are already on the ground in Phoenix. The NCAA had made all the travel arrangements for the tournament, and the plane was scheduled to depart from Bradley International Airport at…
If you haven't been on a plane for a while, fasten your seat belt. There's good news and bad news.You've probably already heard the bad news because it travels faster than the speed of sound. Airfares are rising. The same applies to baggage charges. And it seems like there's another problem with in-flight violence.But there's more to this story. If you fly occasionally, you'll want to understand the big picture. You might be surprised at what you find.First, the bad news about air travel in 2024.Some of the changes are not for the better. for example:Airfares are rising. Low airfares…
At first it was Uber. Then came the Wendy's burger (though the fast food chain clarified that it's technically dynamic pricing, not surge pricing). But now the real deal – skyrocketing prices – is targeting checked baggage.JetBlue quietly (secretly?) introduced “peak” and “off-peak” pricing to its checked baggage fees on March 22nd. This fact was made known to the world because my editor happened to be checking out his website for JetBlue. That means if you fly on JetBlue during busy travel times, such as the summer, most of the winter, or a random few weeks in the spring, you…
April 3, 2024 This paid production is sponsored by Experience Sioux Falls. Experience Sioux Falls this week shifts its marketing strategy to peak travel season messaging, targeting consumers with a variety of strategies to drive travel to Sioux Falls from Memorial Day to Labor Day do. Target markets include drive-in markets as far away as 160 miles from Sioux Falls and Kansas City. Fly-in markets include Chicago, Denver and Dallas. “Depending on engagement, all of our media goes into primary and secondary efforts and is optimized in real time,” said Krista Orskak, director of marketing for Experience Sioux Falls. “We…
A popular adage among fans of frequent fliers, points, and miles is “earn it and burn it.” This philosophy centers around the fact that these currencies rarely appreciate in value as much as traditional investments. Rather, the value of the award almost always decreases as the airline loyalty program increases the price of the award over time. Therefore, it is better to use it immediately.Recent news from the U.S. Senate has some travelers upset about the impact of Durbin Marshall's credit card bill (not literally a credit card bill, but a bill about credit cards). The Senate Judiciary Committee is…
At first it was Uber.Then it was wendy's hamburger (Except that the fast food chain clarified that it's technically dynamic pricing, not surge pricing). But now the real deal – skyrocketing prices – is targeting checked baggage.JetBlue quietly (secretly?) Introduction of “peak” and “off-peak” charges Checked baggage fees were revised on March 22nd. This fact was revealed to the world because my editor happened to be checking the JetBlue website. That means if you fly on JetBlue during busy travel times, such as the summer, most of the winter, or a random few weeks in the spring, you could end…