Consumer Traveler Today: June 1

Consumer Traveler Today: Most beautiful ferry rides in U.S.A.
 
 
Most beautiful ferry rides in U.S.A.
What we’re reading: Swiss flies from San Francisco, Boeing’s Russian order, USAir starts wi-fi
Why Southwest, AirTran and Frontier are different from United/Continental
Playing the slots – why all airlines’ weather delays are not created equal
Most beautiful ferry rides in U.S.A.
Posted: 02 Jun 2010 03:10 AM PDT
There are lists about specific cities that might be a distance away, lists about best hotels that I can never afford and then there are lists that have something accessible and affordable for almost everyone across the country. This ferry list has adventures for travelers from Alaska to Maine, from Seattle to Boston and from Lake Powell to New York
       

What we’re reading: Swiss flies from San Francisco, Boeing’s Russian order, USAir starts wi-fi
Posted: 02 Jun 2010 03:00 AM PDT
Swiss International starts non-stop service to SFO, Boeing gets large Russian order, US Airways starts inflight wi-fi service
       

Why Southwest, AirTran and Frontier are different from United/Continental
Posted: 01 Jun 2010 07:30 AM PDT
We are reaching a tipping point in terms of competition for small communities and for international destinations.
       

Playing the slots – why all airlines’ weather delays are not created equal
Posted: 01 Jun 2010 06:30 AM PDT
Basically in a weather delay situation, ATC (Air Traffic Control) gives each airline a certain number of "slots" — i.e. how many planes they can land within a given time. Each airline then prioritizes their flights accordingly.