United Hikes Fares, Others Follow – NOT Southwest

NOTE: While other airlines are raising rates, Southwest Airlines has refuted any changes to their baggage policy – it still allows passengers to check up to two free bags when they fly with Southwest and the airlines has no plans to change that – Kudos to them! – Linda

BUT. . .
United Airlines initiated the [...]

U.S. Reports Americans Driving At Historic Lows

Americans drove less in March 2008, continuing a trend that began last November, according to estimates released by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
The FHWA’s “Traffic Volume Trends” report, produced monthly since 1942, shows that estimated vehicle miles traveled (VMT) on all U.S. public roads for March 2008 fell 4.3% as compared with March 2007 [...]

TSA Standardized List for Acceptable Travel IDs

As the summer travel season begins, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reminds travelers that coming to the checkpoint prepared for the security process will lead to shorter lines and less travel stress.
Travelers must show ID and boarding pass. Beginning May 26, TSA will use a standardized list of acceptable identification for airline travel.
Passengers who [...]

American Airlines Charging for One Checked Bag

Airline passengers are not happy today, and with good cause . . .
During the past few years, major airline have done away with meals, pillows and blankets in order to save money. And judging from customer complaints and on-time reports, the area of customer service is also lacking.
As the cost of fuel continues [...]

Myrtle Beach’s Marina Inn Offers Gas Rebate

Marina Inn at Grand Dunes, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., is offering an aggressive gas rebate offer to help people enjoy cost-effective summer vacations.
Through the AAA Four Diamond resort’s new “Summer Fun Per Mile” deal, guests can save as much as $160 on a three-night stay.
Through the offer, a rebate of 10 cents per mile will [...]

Old Bahama Bay – Preferred Boutique Collection

Old Bahama Bay on Grand Bahama Island, has been selected as a member of the Preferred Boutique hotel collection.
As a division of the world’s leading hospitality industry, Preferred Hotel Group, the Preferred Boutique collection of hotels and resorts celebrates distinctive travel experiences that offer style, service and personality on an intimate scale.
The property is also [...]

Payless Car Rental Launches iPhone, iPod Touch Website

Payless Car Rental has launched an iPhone and iPod Touch optimized website.
By pointing their iPhone or iPod Touch to www.PaylessCarRental.com, iPhone and iPod Touch users can book a car in just three easy steps.
The homepage of Payless’ iPhone interface also features a “Call to Book” button that, when pressed, will connect the customer to [...]

Las Vegas Hotel Matcher

Las Vegas Online Hotel Matcher
VegasHotelSpecial.com has launched an online hotel matching service for Las Vegas visitors called Las Vegas Hotel Matcher.
The tool uses an exclusive algorithm and rating system to recommend from over 25 Strip hotels based on eight preferences: budget, casino, restaurants, pools, shopping, kid-friendliness, nightclubs and sports books.
Based on input from the user [...]