Tagged With "Inattentive Parents"
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Re: Not-Favorite Fliers: Inattentive Parents, Boozers, Chatty Cathy
Conde Nast was far too kind to narrow things down to only a few categories. There are many other inconsiderate sinners. Incidentally, when I have offered to trade seats with the inattentive parent of a seat kicker, I have always been refused. Apparently, they worry that, if the tables were turned and I were seated behind them, there would be payback. They are right.
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Re: British Parents Prosecuted For Taking Vacation During School Time
I see a lot of value in parents taking the effort to take their kids on a trip . Thankfully in my case, the teachers always worked with me as a parent and were very supportive.
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Re: Air Miles vs Low Fare Airline
Amazing the way these calculations work out. We're going to England next spring, using American Airlines points. The flight selection offered us flights on British Airways and American. The AA flights cost the points plus government fees. The BA flights cost the points plus the government fees, plus enough surcharges to make a $1000+ difference. If I only had the BA flights, I'd certainly rather find a low-cost carrier! It will be interesting to see what happens in the coming year as Aer...
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Re: Do traveling Brits hate kids?
Having traveled with children myself, I'm quite sympathetic to folks on the road with their tots. It's hard to do and difficult to keep them entertained and sitting still for such long periods of time. I feel sorry for parents who are trying to comfort their children -- some in obvious distress from ear pain -- without success. A lot of poorly behaved kids (eg. kicking seats) are poorly parented. I'm far more upset with the parent than with the child. the kid needs to be instructed not to do...
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Re: Family kicked off flight
The most interesting part of the article, to me, was the identification of which language each of the people quoted was speaking...and apparently their words were not falling on deaf ears. Except for the tone-deaf parents (and I'm not usually a parent-basher) who apparently allowed their 3-year-old to decide what rules apply. They should have turned their attention to buckling the child in, and not to arguing with the flight attendant. Perhaps, like the anti-vaccination crowd, they think...
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Re: Family kicked off flight
I agree with you Paul. The child was running that family and there are times, as a parent, you need to look after their safety and not just try to please them.
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Re: How do you buy your travel?
Interesting topic and rather timely as I am in the midst of finalizing my plans for my upcoming trip. Hotels: This upcoming trip the first I've used Booking.com. I have used a variety of sources in the past (i.e. Travelocity, Expedia, etc.) and have also found that booking directly through the hotel is sometimes cheaper...sometimes. But, I love the option to be able to change or cancel my reservation, if needed. Flights: I prefer to book directly through the airline. Have never used a...
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Re: How do you buy your travel?
Hi TravelGirlJenn, I've used Expedia to buy tickets a number of times, only once or twice with Priceline, never with Kayak. The big advantage is that you get to see often hundreds of competitive prices, not just the few the airline sites directly show you. And often they are cheaper than directly buying from the airline. Whether or not you can pick your seat in advance is completely up to the airline, not to the online travel site (eg. Expedia). Some airlines (eg. United, Alaska) do let you...
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Tupelo, Mississippi. Birthplace of the King of Rock 'n Roll
This is the first post in a short series on visiting Elvis Presley related sites. I've been a huge Elvis fan all my life and my love for the man's wonderful music has not abated in the 35+ years since he died. My brother (Ottoman) and I...
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SkyMall's Business Dwindles With Increased Internet Usage In-Flight
SkyMall (the inflight shopping catalog) parent firm Xhibit Corp has filed for federal bankruptcy court protection in Phoenix on Friday, With increased use of electronic devices on planes and the increase in the number of air...
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Aer Lingus may become part of British Air/Iberia group
International Air Group, the parent of British Air and Iberia, has made an offer to buy Aer Lingus, now owned 30% by RyanAir and 25% by the Irish government, and unlike two previous offers, the board of the Irish flag carrier has agreed to consider...
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Qatar now biggest investor in BritishAir/Iberia
BritishAir's parent company, International Airlines Group, has a new investor, Qatar Airways, which has bought 10% of the company and says it's maybe interested in more. EU rules limit non-European investors to a maximum of 49%. IAG, which is...
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Family kicked off flight
A three year old child refused to take his seat and buckle his seat belt on a return flight from Bangkok to Hong Kong. Staff on the Cathay Pacific flight demanded that safety required the child to be buckled. For a half hour the father...
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High Tech Goes Low Tech
Could we travel these days without our gadgets? I think not. With keeping up to date in mind, well-regarded online tech site, CNET, has made the decision to expand to print, a radical concept these days. In an interview this morning...
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Road Trips with Kids: 5 Things that Will Help You Make Them Safe and Fun
When traveling with kids, planning and preparation are extremely important. Katica offers a number of helpful tips to help make your journey a smooth one.
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The Importance Of a Summer Family Break
Everybody needs some time away from the daily grind. We all live busy lives at work, home and school and with the pressures of day to day life, there is often too little time to relax and communicate properly with our loved ones. Weekends are often filled with extra curricular activities and catching up with paperwork at home or chores. Holidays are necessary to get a break from the routine, from Lakeside holidays in lush countryside to beach breaks abroad but did you know just how...
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American Airlines drops Mideast codeshares
As disputes over claims of unfair competition and subsidies continue, American takes a step to disconnect itself from Gulf carriers.
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£99 Europe-to-America on BA's new airline Level
Whether you think of it as discount British Air or long-distance Vueling, Level is a new airline with some interesting twists in its plans.
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Virgin Holidays cuts single-parent families a break
Caribbean holidays for single-parent families are now available without a single supplement.
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More European airlines could be nationalized
Brussels Airlines, Condor and even Air France/KLM face the possibility of government take-over to prevent collapse.
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Qantas bends alliance lines in KLM/AF deal
Closer ties between airlines in rival alliances may hint at future changes in the world of connections.
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Capsule hotels spreading in Europe
Tiny spaces mark the capsule hotel, but privacy is another hallmark that may help it compete with hostels.
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Bandits at 12 o’clock!
Bob Cranwell spots this interesting and unusual car at his local grocery store.
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Cycling in Rome with an e-bike
Sponsored content presenting reasons for use of an e-bike in the Eternal City of Rome.
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British Air/Iberia buys Air Europa
IAG adds Air Europa, strengthening its reach to South America and adding to Madrid's status as a hub.
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Aer Lingus/British Air tie moves closer
The bride and the groom have agreed...but a number of members of the wedding party still need to be satisfied. That's the story as Aer Lingus and IAG, parent of British Air, Iberia and Vueling, move closer to merger. A big hurdle was cleared...
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Air France denies mass job cuts, but some seem likely
Air France denied a Friday report that it was preparing 3300 layoffs to cut costs, but didn't deny that some may happen at the end of ongoing negotiations with unions. The carrier is trying to overcome recent losses and become more competitive with...
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Ryanair may hook up with BA, Virgin, TAP for long-haul
On the ground at London Stansted, where Ryanair might feed overseas passengers to BA Ryanair, the biggest short-haul and budget carrier in Europe has often hinted at starting a trans-Atlantic service, but never taken the step. Now it may be...
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Quick! If you like Quick's burgers, go quickly
Sorry...hard to resist the temptation for a headline like that, but it's true. If you're a fan of the Quick style of fast-food burger and fries, time is growing short as Quick's Belgian parent company prepares to sell its 509 French stores to Burger...
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Bombardier gets huge Cash infusion from the Quebec Government
Canadian aerospace company, Bombardier, has developed a new larger series of single aisle aircraft (its Cseries) designed to compete with the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, but the aircraft is 2 years behind schedule and its parent company...
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Family Travel: Lower Stress with Spa Services, Music, Food
Jessica Kane offers solutions for reducing stress and enhancing the fun of a family vacation.
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Alaska, Aer Lingus link loyalty programs
Loyalty members will be able to earn and redeem points on flights on either airline, opening more opportunities for both.
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BA parent raises Level, closes Open Skies
IAG declares victory for its lower-price affiliate, adds a new hub and some new routes.
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Here's how fast budget carriers are growing
Discount carriers are moving up fast in the trans-Atlantic market, and it's having an effect on the plans of the legacy carriers.
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Niki airline folds, thousands stranded at holidays
Competition issues sink Lufthansa's bid for an Air Berlin subsidiary, and flights are grounded.
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Austria's grounded Niki may get new wings
Niki's planes have been grounded since Dec. 14, but may fly again soon under a new owner, rumored to be IAG.
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TAP surprise winner in European airline numbers
It's end-of-the-year bragging time for European airlines, and both TAP and Lufthansa have good news.
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Cruise lines getting ready for hurricane season
With another active hurricane season projected by NOAA, cruise companies are preparing to be nimble in their responses.
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Ryanair growth strategy: Dine on leftovers?
Ryanair isn't know for big buyouts, but it's very interested in some smaller merger and acquisition possibilities.
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February 14, 2018: Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka
Professor Abe visits the Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe, Sri Lanka. If you love photos of baby elephants, don't miss this Pic of the Day!
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Surprise! Niki wins bid to Fly Niki again
Racing driver Niki Lauda, founder and former owner of Niki Airlines, has won his bid to take control of the former Air Berlin subsidiary again.
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British air parent: Break Heathrow monopoly
British Airways wants terminal competition at its main base to improve facilities, cut costs.
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Grand Opening of Black Bear Diner - Westminster, CO
Samantha shares her soft opening visit to the new Black Bear Diner in Westminster, CO. She loved the rustic motif and all the cute bear art work inside.
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December 1, 2017: Kittiwakes, Northumberland
Ian Cook looks at some of the juvenile birds of a Kittiwake colony in Northumberland.
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Qatar buys into another oneworld partner
While fellow Gulf carrier Etihad pulls out of some of its investments, Qatar is buying nearly 10% of alliance partner Cathay Pacific.
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BA may be looking to buy Norwegian
If you can't beat them, buy them? British Airways parent bought a stake in Norwegian and is considering a takeover offer.
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Not-Favorite Fliers: Inattentive Parents, Boozers, Chatty Cathy
Expedia's been surveying passengers, and has come up with a list of the 10 people you hate to fly with. If you're wondering who the rest of them are, click HERE
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How much is that in dog years? Greyhound hits 100!
Greyhound, still the largest intercity bus company in North America (and parent of BoltBus, one of its hot new competitors) just hit its 100th birthday, and is going on the road to celebrate. The company has turned two coaches into mobile museums, and...
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Airbnb raises $555 million in new funding- now it is worth for $30 billion
Airbnb has raised $555 in order to reach the expected value of $850 million; this is a sign to show that the company is growing globally. A source which is close to the company confirms its earlier reports. The funding round is reported by the company named Alphabet, which is the parent company of Google. This $550 million has risen towards $850 million, and the field is about to rise, because of this act. The round valued Airbnb at $30 billion and it has become one of the biggest startups...
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No more negotiator: 'Name Your Own Price' is gone
Blind bidding for airfare just hasn't been working for Priceline lately, but the company has other tricks up its industry-leading sleeve.