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Dominio’s Pizza closed the last of the 29 Pizza Restaurants it opened in Italy — ending a seven year effort to sell American pizza to Italians ….it seems the Italian “mom and pop” restaurants do it better!!!

ALL TRAILS charts more than 300,000 trails around the world for hiking, running OR mountain biking — users also use the app to log and share their travels, share tips and suggest routes … a paid version offers offline access!!!

Many US carriers our “doubling down” to squeeze more money out of their passengers — by charging any coach passengers for ANY bag or briefcase they carry on. US carrier bag fees hit 20 BILLION plus last year — and the carriers look at this as a simple and easy way to pick up even more revenue —some might add an early boarding incentive as part of the deal???

But expect to pay extra daily no matter if you use it or not! And complimentary parking — if there was — will most likely disappear!!!

Check out buying a gift card. Even if you plan to use it yourself, you could save 5 to 10% off the retail cost, and might even include benefits like discounts on food and merchandise!

Developers are pitching US airlines financial options for helping pay for the development of a new “supersonic” passenger plane that will cut flying time from London to New York to 3.5 hours and LA to Sydney in half to less than 8 hours. The new aircraft, offering around 65 seats, will fly at 1,300 mph — no estimates on development costs or travel fares. Hold on!!!

Maybe! US airlines are exploring adding inflight gambling to their inflight entertainment options — with use fees and partnerships as a much-needed revenue resource to offset huge pandemic and current operations revenue loss — maybe even adding frequent flyer miles as a BIG incentive to “roll the dice”!!!

Another big price jump for Disney Park visits (CALIFORNIA PARKS) — can cost your as much as $179 for a one day one park visit. Prices are based on guest visit projections (Disney is very good at that) and less popular days could have less expensive ticket price options. Be flexible when you Park visit shop — Disney Parks — still a good experience – just somewhat more expensive!!!

ALASKA — the once “thriving” Alaska cruise market is way, way down — maybe Covid Blues? So if you want to travel on a cruise ship and are looking for a real deal — maybe even more than 50% of regular prices — check out an Alaska cruise and don’t be “shy” if you plan to book. Lots of additional benefits and discounts just for the asking (like land tours – cabin upgrades & VIP services) AHOY and away!!!

Expect “airport chaos” in Europe through the fall. Lots of passenger in and out bound traffic, airports and airlines short on staff and any delays, and long lines will force even more problems. Most major European destination airports are trying to limit airport landings and take offs to help — but may be too late … would seem lots of “pent up” travel and everyone wants to GO NOW!!!