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Where To Go Next for Wednesday, February 6
02-08-2008
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United No Longer Friendly By Judi Janofsky An associate forwarded an email he had received from United Airlines about their new baggage policy. Here’s an excerpt: “As of February 4, 2008, United has a new checked baggage policy. Non-elite Mileage Plus members and non-members traveling on non-refundable Economy tickets within the United States, Canada and U.S. territories, may check one bag for free and a second for a $25 fee. The new policy applies to tickets purchased beginning February 4, 2008 for travel on or after May 5, 2008.” Basically what this means is if you are not one of United’s elite mileage plus members, you now have to pay $25 for that second checked bag that up until now has been free. I understand that the airlines are suffering because of higher fuel costs, but why don’t they take a page from the cruise lines and just add a fuel surcharge and be done with it? Why ask one group to pay more so the other group (elite) presumably doesn’t have to pay at all? And when, oh when, will the airlines begin to add service instead of fees? With United taking this jump, it’s only a matter of time before the other airlines jump on the bandwagon and do the same, if they haven’t already done so. Watch for a lot of these fees to kick in this summer when air traffic is the highest and already high prices are causing many of us to re-consider traveling this year. It’s bad enough that we can’t put liquids in our carry-on luggage – making our checked bags heavier than before but now we’re relegated to trying to get everything in one bag, perhaps causing a hernia in the process of lifting it at the check-in counter. What’s the solution? Write to United CEO Glenn Tilton at glenn.tilton@united.com and sound off. It’s the only way to make these companies understand that we’re tired of it all and aren’t going to take it anymore. Recent Articles |
Accomplished spa manager and respected consultant Glen Ross has been tapped to oversee the operation of the luxurious Spa at Little Dix Bay. An idyllic retreat, the Spa is perched high on a bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the lush tropical gardens of legendary resort on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. Ross was most recently Spa Director at another renowned Caribbean resort, Sandy Lane in Barbados. ...More
At one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated and storied resorts, a culinary revolution is taking shape. Rosewood Little Dix Bay, one of the region’s “original” luxury resorts, is transforming its food and beverage operation with two key additions: noted Chef Marcel Driessen and F&B Director Stephane Duvacher. ...More
In the midst of Wave Season, the first few months of the year that are typically known as the peak booking period of cruise vacations, cruisers have the opportunity to reap considerable benefits offered by cruise lines. For the month of February, many member lines of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) are offering special rates, onboard credits, deposit waivers or other incentives designed to stimulate record cruise sales for 2008. ...More
February is American Heart Month and LaSource, a Caribbean resort long recognized for its focus on wellness, is re-opening Feb. 1, just in time for travelers to plan a heart-healthy escape from the winter doldrums. According to the American Heart Association, healthy adults ages 18-65 should get at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity five days of the week and guests at LaSource will find this an easy goal to achieve during their stay. ...More
The New Yorker Hotel (www.newyorkerhotel.com), located in New York City, has joined with St. Vincent’s Hospital Manhattan to celebrate “the heart” of Valentine’s Day by offering free blood pressure screenings and nutritional counseling at the hotel on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. ...More
Not only has Uniworld sailed onto Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious 2008 Gold List and their Reader's Choice Awards for the World's Top 10 Small Cruise Lines, but now five of Uniworld's ships have placed high up on the just-released Condé Nast's Top Cruise Ships Worldwide, with two of Uniworld's ships ranked at number 3, River Royale, and number 4, River Duchess. The list ranks the top 37 small cruise ships in the world based on the following criteria: itineraries, shore excursions, crew/service, cabins, food/dining, activities/facilities, and design/layout. ...More
As family and multigenerational travel continues on its meteoric rise, Crystal Cruises is unveiling a "Mediterranean Memories" family package, which features a host of highly attractive amenities, including one complimentary berth accommodation for every 10 paid berths. The program, which is available on virtually all Crystal Serenity itineraries from May 19 to October 30, also includes pre-paid gratuities for the group, $100 per person shipboard credits, one group portrait per stateroom, free third berths for guests aged 17 and under; and a $500 credit toward a Crystal Private Adventure of $2,500 or more. ...More
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