Paul Heymont

Concert Hawkers, Vienna

As persistent as paparazzi, these costumed vendors operate in swarms, and don’t want to take no for an answer as they try to fill the

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Expedia, Travelocity to be enhanced for blind users

Expedia has formed a partnership with the National Federation of the Blind to improve access to Expedia and Travelocity web sites for blind users, including updated and upgraded screen readers and other technologies. Improvements are in store for both…

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EU Commission gives OK for Aer Lingus takeover

The European Commission today cleared the last barrier for the sale of Ireland’s Aer Lingus to British Airways’ holding company, International Airlines Group. The deal already had approval from Aer Lingus’s board, the Irish government and Ryanair,…

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Top Euro car renters agree to be fair to customers

Just a little nice, that’s what they promise. Counters  at Lourdes Airport, France   Europe’s “big 5” car rental companies have pledged to align their policies and contracts more closely with EU consumer policy, and to be more transparent…

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American adds Caribbean, Mexico routes

American Airlines is adding service to more Caribbean points from Los Angeles, Charlotte, Chicago and Dallas, and is restoring direct flights between New York and Caracas.   Most of the new routes are aimed at leisure travelers, although one,…

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EU Commission gives OK for Aer Lingus takeover

The European Commission today cleared the last barrier for the sale of Ireland’s Aer Lingus to British Airways’ holding company, International Airlines Group. The deal already had approval from Aer Lingus’s board, the Irish government and Ryanair,…

Read More

American adds Caribbean, Mexico routes

American Airlines is adding service to more Caribbean points from Los Angeles, Charlotte, Chicago and Dallas, and is restoring direct flights between New York and Caracas.   Most of the new routes are aimed at leisure travelers, although one,…

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