The New York Times has an article titled: “Getting Savier About Carry-On’s.” I thought they might finally publish something beneficial. Nope. Unfortunately, mostly talk of wheeled bags and the most expensive non-wheeled bags. And it’s interesting that the author talked to retailers and a few travelers rather than those who actually know something about the entire light travel industry.
The EU has set strict standards for European airports that use body scanners. Most are similar to the U.S. rules but they don’t want to admit it.
Boeing is assmebling its 1,000th 777 this week.
Virgin Atlantic will start summer seasonal service next year between London Heathrow and Vancouver, Canada. It will Virgin’s only Canadian destination. The airline also plans to add a second SFO-London flight three times a week.
Hong Kong Airlines plans to start an all business class service next spring between Hong Kong and London’s Gatwick airport.
AirTran has announced that starting next June, it will stop service to five cities: Knoxville (TN), Miami, Bloomington/Normal (IL), Charleston (WV) and Washington Dulles.
Happy Veterans Day…..my thanks go out to all those who have served their country to protect our freedoms.