Tagged With "blind bidding"
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Lufthansa: Name your own upgrade...
Lufthansa has come up with a unique new...well, not sure if I should call it an offer, a game, a fee or a lottery! Economy passengers on Lufthansa's 747-8s is offering passengers in economy to bid on an upgrade to premium economy, or from economy to...
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WiFi in the air spreads on regional jets
The networks of regional flights that connect the major airline hubs to smaller cities are getting wired...or rather, wirelessed. Delta has already added some, United recently announced plans, and yesterday, American put in its bid, announcing that...
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New plans "Motivate" Alta Bike Share
Alta, the biggest US player in the bicycle sharing market (with contracts in New York, Chicago, Columbus and other cities) is under new management—and a new name. The company's moving from Portland to NYC, has hired Jay Walder, an experienced...
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Bid for Airline Seat Upgrades
This, from Condé Nast Traveler's Daily Traveler Newsletter... The chance for a surprise upgrade to business class from steerage just become even more remote with the appearance of Plusgrade , a bidding site offering an...
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Ryanair on Alitalia: 'we want it and want it whole'
Ryanair moves toward a binding bid on the bankrupt carrier that would keep it flying whole and under its own name.
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A solo female traveler in Palestine
Going to an area seldom visited by Americans, Melissa finds unusual sights and new friends.
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Air Berlin keeps flying into uncertainty
The hope that yesterday would bring a final decision on Air Berlin's future slipped by and the airline has entered a new period of uncertainty.
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Etihad wants you to bid for empty seats
Etihad has come up with a scheme to monetize unsold seats by getting passengers to bid on a chance for a 'neighbor-free' seat.
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Alitalia up for sale: What’s next?
With no rescue plan in sight, the bankruptcy commissioners call for buyers. Otherwise, they’ll sell off the assets.
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Air Berlin's fate to be known Monday
Next Monday's board meeting of Germany's #2 airline will determine its fate; it will most likely be sold in parts.
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Ryanair scraps more flights, drops Alitalia bid
As Ryanair's scheduling issues snowball, the airline cancels some flights through March and drops its bid for bankrupt Alitalia.
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Air Berlin ends Oct. 28, news soon on Alitalia
Air Berlin sets the date for the end of all flights, while Alitalia has a couple of weeks left to learn its fate.
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Airbus, Bombardier join to save C-Series jets
Airbus and Bombardier partner to get around 300% tariff and assure airlines of a stable supplier. Earlier, Delta, with 75 on order, said it expects planes with no tariff.
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Alitalia limps on: New deadline is April 30
Italy's government extends loans to keep Alitalia in the air while it continues to seek bids for the airline.
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Indian budget carrier looks at Virgin Australia
There's speculation that IndiGo's biggest shareholder may be looking at a bid for bankrupt Virgin Australia.
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JAL offering free domestic round-trips
Japan's flag carrier is running a promotion to encourage visitors to see more of Japan.
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Brady Bunch House (Where Gumbo was #363)
Gumbo went to the Brady Bunch House and found it exactly the way he remembered it from the show.
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November 21, 2019: Chester Parade, UK
GarryRF joins a very early Christmas parade, designed to drum up sales before the online retailers take over.
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Huntingdon, Pennsylvania: Peaceful Holiday Getaway
Stephanie explores the historic treasures of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, including fantastic car and antique collections.
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January 31, 2020: Janus in Basel
PHeymont spotted an unusual version of the two-headed god who gave his name to the month just ending.
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The Knife Angel, Gateshead
Ian Cook shares the story behind the Knife Angel, accompanied by lots of great photos.
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Ryanair's profits surge 66%: did 'charm offensive' do it?
Ryanair, the Irish-based airline that practically invented budget flying in Europe, and also nearly invented the reputation of low-cost airlines as cheap but unfriendly, has hit record profits this year. While others have also done well as fuel costs...
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Ryanair Unveils Sophisticated Uniforms
Ryanair unveiled sophisticated flight-attendant uniforms as part of it's "Always Getting Better" Program. The new uniforms will be introduced in December. Ryanair hopes it will add to the subtler look in its...
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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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French firm named to upgrade London's Underground
Four of the oldest lines of London's Underground—over 150 years old—are due for major engineering work that will allow them to run more trains faster as London's growing population tries to jam into the cars. The work involves new...
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Norwegian shuffles the deck on U.S. service
Norwegian (we'll call it that before we list its operating parts) has made two moves in the U.S. market this week, both parts of its strategy of opening up long-term discount service between the U.S. and Europe. It's opening service...
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Hotel Mega-merger in the works? Looks likely...
Now that the big airlines have gone through their versions of love and marriage, it seems to be time for the hotels. Starwood, owner of such brands as Westin, Sheraton, W Hotels and more seems to be the object of everyone's affections. In...
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GPS helps blind hikers, may help millions more
Five blind or partially blind hikers, with the help of an innovative GPS-enabled smartphone app, completed a 6-day, 80 kilometre hike in the Vosges mountain range last week—unaccompanied by sighted guides. The developers, a team at...
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Saudi Arabia now promoting tourism
In a move to reduce dependence on an oil-based economy, Saudi Arabia has resumed issuing tourist visas and is looking to increase visits.
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A Visit to Lovely Lake Orta
George G shares memories and images of a visit to lovely Lake Orta in Northern Italy.
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Fare Wars: American adds Basic Economy to Europe
American Airlines extends its Basic Economy fare to Europe flights in a bid to counter the ultra-low-cost carriers such as Norwegian and WOW.
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Delta closes out the 747 era for U.S.
United flew its last 747 route on Nov. 7, and Delta has scheduled its for Dec. 15-17, as U.S. airlines leave the 747 era behind.
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Da Vinci $450 million painting in Louvre Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi buys the world's most expensive painting for its newly-opened branch of the Louvre.
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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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Spain's Balearics say No! to plastic
Spain's Balearic Islands are planning to ban sale of all disposable plastics by 2020 in a bid to clean up their shores and the Mediterranean.
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Alitalia lurches toward new ownership
Italy's Industry Minister says it's down to 3 bidders and a short deadline, though one of the bidders named says it's not interested.
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Airbus, Boeing bid to replace United 767s
As United plans for life after the 767, Boeing and Airbus are negotiating to build the replacements the airline will need.
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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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Elysée Palace goes into souvenir business
France's presidential palace will sell souvenirs to earn renovation money.
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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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February 9, 2018: Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel
Ian Cook shares some photos and an update on the restoration of this historic tunnel.
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Ryanair calls for airport booze ban
Inflight incidents with tipsy passengers lead to a call for limits.
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Bankrupt Alitalia still has a heartbeat
The airline is still due to be sold by late October, but its improved results may produce bigger bids.
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Ryanair grabs Niki in surprise move
Ryanair is taking control of Niki, the Vienna-based former subsidiary of Air Berlin headed by racing star Niki Lauda.
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Brits red-faced over blue passports?
One of Brexit's minor details has become a flashpoint, or perhaps it's only a tempest in a teapot.
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Where in the World is Travelgumbo? (#265)
A new travel puzzle is posted for the week. Follow for daily clues and try to solve where we're visiting this week. The solution to this puzzle will be revealed this coming Monday.
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Alitalia's soap opera takes a new turn
New twists and turns in the long-running bankruptcy and sale story include a new bidder and a possible link to Delta Airlines.
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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.