Consumer Traveler Today: May 24

Consumer Traveler Today: Apple makes plans for iTravel, what will it mean?
 
 
Apple makes plans for iTravel, what will it mean?
The BA strike — showing how both sides can strike out
Out, damn’d spot! Out, I say!
What we’re reading: Air India crash puts focus on safety, Boeing to develop 737 replacement, pilot layoffs at UPS
Apple makes plans for iTravel, what will it mean?
Posted: 24 May 2010 07:30 AM PDT
It appears that Apple is working on development of an iTravel platform. Expectations are that it will be a transaction site much like iTunes or iBooks. Travelers will be able to book travel through major providers selected by Apple. Just like the iPhone magic that Apple provided for AT&T, iTravel will be a business boost to Apples future travel partners.
       

The BA strike — showing how both sides can strike out
Posted: 24 May 2010 06:30 AM PDT
At this point, British Airways' labor dispute with their UNITE cabin crew union has almost degenerated into a line from the old song, "War, what are we fighting for? Don't tell me I don't give a damn..."
       

Out, damn’d spot! Out, I say!
Posted: 24 May 2010 02:35 AM PDT
Dust laying on the sensor of a DSLR (digital single lens reflex camera) can ruin photographs taken when using a DSLR, by causing spots on the photos. Ned Levi discusses a series of steps you can take to clean your DSLR's sensor at home or while traveling, to eliminate the photo spotting problem.
       

What we’re reading: Air India crash puts focus on safety, Boeing to develop 737 replacement, pilot layoffs at UPS
Posted: 24 May 2010 02:30 AM PDT
Air India crash puts focus on safety, Boeing will develop 737 replacement, Pilots laid off at UPS