Heathrow Airport Drops the One Bag Rule

If you’ve traveled in and out of the United Kingdom recently, you might have been caught by the one bag rule that was applied in airports in August 2006. Unlike pretty much everywhere else in the world, where air passengers are usually allowed to carry two bags on to an…

Norwegian Cruiser Hits Glacier, Passengers Get Free Drinks

Planning a cruise for 2008? There seem to have been a few cruise ship accidents during 2007, especially among Antarctic cruise lines, and the year finished with one more small incident.

A Norwegian cruise ship carrying 300 passengers of varying nationalities hit a glacier over the weekend in the Antarctic region.…

The Bad News for Travelers in 2008

While a new year often brings the promise of fresh and exciting travel destinations and itineraries, there’s always somebody who decides to put a dampener on things. This year that role has fallen to Christoper Elliott at MSNBC who has created a list of 8 things travelers should expect in…

Get a Bargain Meal During Restaurant Weeks

January is high season for the so-called Restaurant Weeks, when cities across the United States organize restaurants to offer a special set menu for customers at a reasonable price. If you’re traveling around the U.S. in the next month or two, be sure to check up on the Restaurant Week…

UK Airports Under Strike Threat

We thought the Christmas season was the peak for threats of strikes by workers in the travel industry but some of them just keep on coming. At the moment, seven large airports in the UK, including major London airports, are still feeling threatened by possible strikes by 6,000 staff, all members…

Travel Trends for 2008: Know What’s Hot Before it Happens

It sounds like a bit of crystal ball reading, but hospitality and restaurant consultant company AF&Co have just released their predictions for hotel and restaurant trends  in 2008. If you’re traveling around the United States and can keep an eye on the new things you see, try and compare…

Getting Cheaper Ski Lift Tickets This Winter

A useful article over at BudgetTravel recently gave us lots of handy information on saving money at the ski resort this winter – especially providing tips on getting lift tickets cheaper, as these can sometimes really break the budget.

The basic strategy for saving money on ski lift passes is to plan…

Batteries Added to the No-Fly List

From January 1, 2008, there’s one more thing to consider when packing your bags before a flight. The Department of Transport issued a directive, effective from the New Year, that loose lithium batteries will not be allowed in your checked baggage. Since lithium batteries are one of the most popular…

Virgin America takes flight and some awards too

Its taken years of revving up to finally win the approval of the US regulators, but Virgin America has finally taken to the skies to the delight of travelers seeking an upgraded travel experience for less money.

Based in San Francisco, the airline is starting off small, only flying to New…