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This is Great: Holiday 2009 Airfare Shopping Guide!

anne — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:19:36 +0000

Yes, Mom, we will be home for the holidays! And you can thank (or blame) Rick Seaney for that.

He’s put together a very cool guide – with charts and everything – to get us home without breaking the bank. I advise one and all to check it out here.

You cook the turkey – and we will set the table.

Can’t wait.

Yes, Drinking is OK during Mardi Gras – But Not on the Plane

anne — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:18:48 +0000

A man aboard a JetBlue flight from New York to New Orleans last February (just a few days before Mardi Gras) – threw a what appeared to be a drunken fit on the plane, and could face some heavy time. Like, 29 years. Plus a million dollar fine.

That’s because the drunk in question – alleged drunk – made the mistake of claiming to be an Air Marshal. That’s called, impersonating a federal officer. He also claimed to be an airline pilot, and who knows what else.

Flight attendants said the man was loud and disruptive, as well as threatening. And he used the “b” word, the one that rhymes with rich.

Nola.com reports that a trial date (in New York) has been set for August.

Two rules to live by: Don’t get drunk on a plane. Don’t show up drunk. Don’t be stupid. Okay, that’s three rules, big deal.

It’s Memorial Day Weekend!

anne — Sun, 24 May 2009 19:47:47 +0000

Have fun, and safe travels.

And hey – summer is here – well, almost.

Get going on those airline tickets. Make it a SUPER summer vacation!

From your pals at Standard Upright Position and FareCompare

Traveling on St. Patrick’s Day? Check out the Beer Lovers Airport Guide

anne — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:48:05 +0000

Poor Danny Boy - he’s a-wearing o’ the green, alright – but he’s stuck at LAX. Even worse, he’s getting thirsty.

Fear not, me boyo – the Los Angeles Times to the rescue with a new airport terminal guide for beer lovers – so you can get an infusion, fast.

For example, head to LAX Terminal 1 for some Gordon Biersch. In Philly, try the Jet Rock Bar and Grill (Concourses B, D and F) with 48 beers on draft. And in Portland, Oregon, they got Organic Tree-Hugger Porter (why am I not surprised?).

It may not be green, but why quibble? Oh, and remember – do not get drunk on a plane. You don’t want to end up like these guys, do you? And that goes double for you, pilots!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Yes, I know it’s tomorrow, but we Irish like to prepare.

Happy Birthday, Abe

anne — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:51:05 +0000

No, you never got on a plane. Never got a chance to fly.

But you soared.

The Ideal Valentine Date – oh, my

anne — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:16:51 +0000

A travel site called GeckoGo has done a survey about travel and Valentine’s Day and hooking up.

And here’s what we’ve learned:

The ideal Valentine’s Day date is a weekend getaway
Least popular date is a home-cooked meal
51% of travelers have “hooked up” while traveling

I can just picture this coming Saturday now – there I’ll be: home, unhooked, and making meatloaf. Hmmm.

Cheap Hotel Deals in New York City for Frisky Valentine’s Day

anne — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:35:21 +0000

The Daily News has put together a handy list of Valentine Weekend package deals at a number of Manhattan hotels, and we liked this one:

“The Marmara Manhattan’s Valentine’s Weekend package includes two nights’ accommodation in a one-bedroom suite, a dozen roses – plus rose petals on the bed – Champagne, chocolate-covered Turkish-delight candies and a Kama Sutra kit for adventurous couples looking to indulge their sensuous side. Priced at $699.”

Turkish-delight? Anyway, yeah, it’s a little expensive, but hey – we’re talking New York City here. If you want rock bottom prices, you may have to share your space with rodents (see “Worst Hotel“).

That said, there are cheaper hotel deals on the list – just click here to see them all.

And if Florida is your idea of romance (sensuous oranges?), click here for great deals.

Merry Happy Wonderful

anne — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:11:04 +0000

The very best of the season to you!

From all of us at

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We get press releases…

anne — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:46:01 +0000

…but we rarely get one like this:

It seems a parking lot at Miami International (“Airport Fast Park”) has hired Yoga instructors to ride the shuttles from the lot to the airport this Thanksgiving, so they can give passengers “yoga tips”.

These are tips about exercises you can do while sitting down. Sounds fair.

Why are they doing this? According to the press release, “to help travelers forget about the anxieties of lost luggage, delayed flights and visiting family and remember to breathe…etc., etc., etc….”

“Remember to breathe” — I will remember that.

Hey, an Upbeat Story – About Holiday Airfare Sales (no arrests, etc.)

anne — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:17:09 +0000

If you’re tired of stories about passengers being duct-taped to their seats (and frankly, I don’t see how that’s possible), well – here’s good news – if you like airfare sales.

Actually these are holiday airfare sales – which makes them that much better, cuz now you can bring Grandma to the family celebration.

Oh, what the heck – prices have gotten so cheap, you can bring Grandpa, too.

Don’t believe me? Then read this, by the Master of Airfare – Rick Seaney.

Happy Holidays.