Hungary’s Malev Airlines has stopped flying. They are the second European airline to go bust in the past week. (We reported on Malev’s problems and Spanair’s bankruptcy in previous Daily Roundup columns.) With the European economy the way it is, I wonder who’s next?
Meanwhile….after that announcement, Ryanair announced 26 new routes out of Hungary to help fill the void—and increase revenue. Air Berlin also announced more routes as well.
How about taking a cruise with the New York Times? This October, the “old gray lady” will offer up intellectual stimulation, and numerous seminars by some of its top journalists, while cruising the eastern Mediterranean. Makes you wonder….instead of unlimited drinks, do you get unlimiited crossword puzzles?
Uh oh, eh? Canada’s Wesjet airlines is looking into new ways to raise ancillary income. In layman’s talk, that means more ridiculous fees.
U.S. Passport Fees are going up—and not by just a little. Don’t feel bad, I just checked. I’m up for renewal. I should have looked sooner.
A rare heavy snowstorm in Rome has forced the closure of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.. Will disappointed tourists take solace in extra gelato? Doubtful in this weather.