Consumer Traveler Today: Feb 1

Consumer Traveler Today: 10 vacation safety rules I learned by experience
 
10 vacation safety rules I learned by experience
What we’re reading: Asia-Pacific now biggest market, Heathrow deploys body scanners, FAA fines American Eagle
2009 U.S. airline profit/loss results — Airtran earns and AA loses the most
Had enough snow? Seek out one of these winter escapes
Booked on JetBlue, Delta or once-Northwest? Double-check your reservation
10 vacation safety rules I learned by experience
Posted: 02 Feb 2010 03:30 AM PST
Everyone knows to protect their passports and cash, but what else can you do to stay safe? First of all, think about how you protect yourself at home — traveling is no different.
       

What we’re reading: Asia-Pacific now biggest market, Heathrow deploys body scanners, FAA fines American Eagle
Posted: 02 Feb 2010 03:15 AM PST
Asia-Pacific now biggest air transport market, Heathrow airport in London deploys whole-body scanners, FAA fines American Eagle
       

2009 U.S. airline profit/loss results — Airtran earns and AA loses the most
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 08:15 AM PST
The final figures are in for airline profits (and losses) for 2009 for the nine largest airlines in the U.S. Here is the final line-up. The big legacy carriers didn't do so well as they continue losing money and marketshare. But they did better than in 2008. Low cost carriers won the yearly profits.
       

Had enough snow? Seek out one of these winter escapes
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 07:15 AM PST
Ahhh, winter. Or maybe that should be Ugh, winter. Even those who embrace winter are pining for a bit of sunshine and warmth about now. Here are four U.S. destinations that provide relief for those weary of ice and snow.
       

Booked on JetBlue, Delta or once-Northwest? Double-check your reservation
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 06:15 AM PST
In the last two weekends, two major reservations systems updates have happened with major airlines.  JetBlue changed over from their own reservations system to participating in Sabre, a major GDS system, and joined the Airline Report Corporation (ARC), which means travel agents can now issue their e-tickets. Delta has finally eliminated the Northwest label from their flights [...]