Transaero Chimes In About That Tel Aviv Flight

Yesterday I shared the rather odd story of a lady who was flying Transaero from Tel Aviv to Moscow when she noticed something wrong with the wing, and demanded they return to the gate. If you haven't read the original account, I'd suggest checking it out.

Without judging the validity of the story as such, a few thoughts immediately came to mind:

-- The story was being recounted by her dad, who wasn't on the flight. The story would have had at least a bit more credibility if it came from her, as opposed to her dad.

-- It's only natural for parents to be overly proud of their kids, though his account came across as extremely presumptuous, essentially claiming that his daughter saved the lives of everyone aboard.

-- The story as such sets an interesting precedent. How does this woman know when something isn't "right?" Not only that, but she was so determined to have the plane return to the gate that she got up while the plane was taxiing and disobeyed crewmember instructions. In the US that would potentially get you arrested.

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Why broadband is vital to growth of the cruise industry

Executives at the major cruise lines all seem to have one question on their mind. “How can we convince people who have ...



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Egyptians risk their lives eating it

Every year on the day of the spring festival Shem el-Nessim, Egyptians are rushed to the hospital after eating the traditional delicacy of fermented (sometimes rotten) fish, or “fesikh.”



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/every-year-egyptians-risk-lives-eating-dangerous-delicacy/

Travelzoo ups marketing, two pillar strategy continues

Travelzoo says it expects to increase investment in marketing and member acquisition by up to $3 million year-on-year. Reporting a 9% decrease ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travelzoo-first-quarter-2015/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travelzoo-ups-marketing-two-pillar-strategy-continues

Giveaway: Win a “Boarding Tote Bag”

Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win! Win a Boarding tote from Airportag, an online business started by “Captain Greg”—a flight lover and designer who got creative with the world of airport codes and made a fun shop. You can find a ton of airports represented on totes, coffee mugs, and pillows over at Airporttag.…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/giveaway-win-a-boarding-tote-bag/

The Airline Industry’s Lobbyist Says Mileage Programs Should Be Able to Change Their Terms on a Whim. He’s Wrong.

The airline industry's lawyers and lobbyists continue to push the envelope for rights to utterly disregard their members. Some programs are worse than others in terms of their actual behavior, but here the industry as a whole contends there are no restraints at all on changes to mileage programs that might occur -- no need for advance notice to members at all.

That is an untenable position, and it needs to be shouted from the rooftops.

Continue reading The Airline Industry’s Lobbyist Says Mileage Programs Should Be Able to Change Their Terms on a Whim. He’s Wrong....

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American habits that saved Tokyo

You're gonna need that unshakeable American optimism when you're being shoved onto a packed train.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/11-american-habits-saved-tokyo/

20% Off Marriott Gift Cards With Daily Getaways

As I first posted about several weeks ago, Daily Getaways is back earlier than normal this year, and is a great opportunity to purchase hotel points and travel packages at a discount. It’s sponsored by the US Travel Association, and every weekday for five weeks they’re offering discounted travel packages.

So far we've seen many promotions from some of the major hotel chains, though so far they've been focused primarily on opportunities to buy hotel points and hotel stay packages. Today we're seeing an opportunity to purchase hotel gift cards at a discount.

Today at 1PM you'll have the opportunity to purchase Marriott gift cards for 20% off.

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Pursuits: Sweet and Salty: Majorca’s Traditional Cuisine

The beauty of the island is matched only by the variety and abundance it produces, from oranges, to olives, to wine.

















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Footsteps: In Ireland, Chasing the Wandering Soul of Yeats

Exploring Innisfree, the tiny bristling island in the middle of a lake that William Bulter Yeats immortalized in verse.

















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In Transit: At Helsinki Airport, a New Snooze Option

The Helsinki Airport offers pods in which travelers can catch up on their sleep while charging their portable devices.

















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Cleartrip unlikes Facebook’s internet.org in India

Indian OTA Cleartrip has pulled out of internet.org, the Facebook-run initiative designed to make internet access more widely available around the world. ...



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Free entry to national parks this weekend

From the giant sequoias of Yosemite to the geysers of Yellowstone, the United States' national parks were made for you and me. And this weekend, they're free.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/17/travel/national-park-week-2015-feat/index.html

May the force be with awesome new 'Star Wars' plane

Japanese carrier ANA has just launched a five-year "Star Wars Project" that includes a new 787-9 Dreamliner painted with an R2-D2 livery.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/17/travel/ana-star-wars-livery/index.html

This Is AWESOME: ANA’s Star Wars 787

You've gotta love when an airline comes up with a creative livery thanks to a partnership they have.

For example, I've long been a fan of EVA Air's Hello Kitty flights, and have gone out of my way to fly them from Tokyo Narita to Taipei and from Taipei to Los Angeles.

And AirAsia's Taylor Swift plane almost makes me want to endure their non-existent seat pitch.

But I think ANA may have just announced the Coolest. Livery. EVER. For the next five years, ANA will have a Star Wars themed, R2-D2 787. Unfortunately unlike EVA Air's Hello Kitty flight, it will just be the plane's livery which is themed -- service will be as normal (for that matter, I'm not sure I'd want R2-D2 themed service -- I'll take food over batteries, thanks very much).

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