Consumer Traveler Today: Feb 6

Consumer Traveler Today: Delta reneges on “No hub closure” promise, closes Cincinnati base
 
 
Delta reneges on “No hub closure” promise, closes Cincinnati base
How to fall 35,000 feet—and survive
Priceline’s top 50 destinations for Valentine’s Day and President’s Day
Stuck with a storm – a backup option that won’t cost a fortune
Delta reneges on “No hub closure” promise, closes Cincinnati base
Posted: 05 Feb 2010 09:16 AM PST
After promising time after time that the Delta/Northwest merger would not result in the closure of any hubs, Delta take steps to close the Cincinnati Airport base. One more example of where airlines speak with forked tongue. The airline will be shutting down its crew base affecting 225 pilots. Delta’s flight from Cincinnati to Paris will still [...]
       

How to fall 35,000 feet—and survive
Posted: 05 Feb 2010 08:15 AM PST
I just heard that the chances of being killed by a terrorist in the U.S. are less than the chances of being struck by lightning. Hummm. Probably about the same as the chances of surviving a free-fall from 35,000 feet.
       

Priceline’s top 50 destinations for Valentine’s Day and President’s Day
Posted: 05 Feb 2010 07:15 AM PST
Priceline just came out with their list of the top 50 destinations for Valentine's Day and President's day. These results are compiled from actual bookings, so they are very accurate for priceline.com customers.
       

Stuck with a storm – a backup option that won’t cost a fortune
Posted: 05 Feb 2010 06:15 AM PST
It’s that time again. A winter storm warning is in effect for the Washington D.C. area, and Dulles airport is expected to be closed from Friday afternoon through Saturday. For passengers booked through the weekend, airlines are being flexible to allow changes, if passengers can find space on another flight. And when a plane is [...]