World airlines seen losing $9 billion this year
June 8, 2009 ·
The world’s airlines will collectively lose $9 billion this year — nearly double the previous projections — and face a slow recovery as the economic crisis saps air travel and cargo demand, an industry body warned Monday. The International Air Transport Association, which represents 230 airlines worldwide, increased its loss estimate from the $4.7 billion [...]
Angels & Demons in Rome: Tour book and movie sites
May 26, 2009 ·
On the stone steps of the 500-year-old Santa Maria del Popolo church, our tour group huddled around our guide in a tight circle. “Come closer,” the guide said. We leaned in even more. “Be really quiet inside,” he advised. He was holding a tattered, hardcover copy of Dan Brown’s “Angels & Demons,” and as he [...]
Europe’s most enjoyable cruise bargain
May 21, 2009 ·
You can cover a lot of territory in Scandinavia without ever checking into a hotel. Overnight luxury cruise liners stacked with saunas, smorgasbords and duty-free shopping sail nightly between Stockholm and Helsinki. Imagine enjoying a Scandinavian feast with a vista of archipelago scenery. Budget travel rarely feels this hedonistic. Two fine and fiercely competitive lines, [...]
Which Portugal is right for you?
May 20, 2009 ·
Here’s a snapshot of Portugal’s defining experiences: beaches, cities, food and wine. Get a sense of which ones fit your travel style and your budget. Find a secluded beach The Algarve, southern Portugal’s balmy riviera, sees nothing but blue sky 300 days of the year. Admire the ocean views from the roof terrace at Dianamar, [...]
American Airlines, British Airways line up airports, pols to back immunity bid
May 19, 2009 ·
More than 70 airports in the U.S. and Europe have thrown their support behind a bid by American Airlines and British Airways to cooperate on trans-Atlantic flights without fear of breaking antitrust laws. Executives of many large and small airports echoed the airlines’ argument that antitrust immunity will benefit consumers by letting American and BA [...]
10 free things to do in Europe this summer
May 12, 2009 ·
If you’re taking advantage of the relatively strong dollar this year by heading to Europe, you’ll be looking for ways to save even more when you get there. Here is a list of 10 free and fun things to do in Europe, compiled by the European Travel Commission: _In Madrid, the Palace of Liria, the [...]
Airfares to Europe: New Fire Sale at Air France
March 16, 2009 ·
Air France US has released the following sale web fares to Spain, London and other parts of Europe. Fares displayed are one-way fares based on roundtrip purchase. London Sale Fares are available for travel from May 13th through May 25th, 2009. Tickets must be purchased 3 days in advance. Sale ends March 26th, 2009. – [...]
