August 31, 2018: Virgin America (now part of the Alaska Air Group) ranked #1 for domestic travel
Singapore Airlines was the leader for international carriers.
Best domestic airport is Portland International (when it’s not raining).
And Changi Airport-Singapore best international airport.
Best too pick your own favorites says the TC!!!
August 30, 2018: Under pressure from travelers, most US carriers are discontinuing their carry-on bag fees for travelers in “basic economy” (basic economy being a terrible idea anyway for travelers — shoving more people into smaller seats with marginal leg room and services) — but individual US airlines say they’ve each increased revenue over $100 million with the new uncomfortable fares. Southwest still offers free checked baggage (2 bags) as well as free carry on — “carry on” Southwest!!!
August 29, 2018: If you’re in the neighborhood of Wigtown, Scotland (Scotlands national book town), check out the Open Book store and the apartment above for an over night stay. Once you move in, the shop is yours to run. Plan ahead though, it’s currently “booked” through 2021!
August 28, 2018: Check out BorderWait.net when returning by air to the US. The new site, with data from US Customs and Border Protection, can predict wait times at more than 40 US airports — note your resident status and arrival time to get the latest wait time updates.
August 24, 2018: Odd event for Southwest during push back — maybe time to slow down the entire system and pay more attention to aircraft services and maintenance?
August 23, 2018: Yikes — hopefully no “blue ice” falling?
August 22, 2018: Don’t think so — but could catch on?
August 21, 2018: Norwegian Air figured out an interesting way to get world wide attention on the environmental deterioration of coral reefs — using one of their giant A380 aircraft as a flying billboard — hard to miss!!!
August 20, 2018: The Golden State has over 25,000 new hotel rooms under construction — representing nearly 200 new hotels — thats a 40% increase from 2017. Watch for higher room rates and more “mysterious resort fee” charges — be “curmudgeon aggressive” at check out with resort fees and refuse to pay them …. tell the desk clerk the “Travel Curmudgeon” said it was ok?
