JetBlue CEO hints airline is considering alternative airports in Los Angeles area

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Bart Jansen, USA TODAY

JetBlue Airways plans to add routes to the Los Angeles area, but CEO Robin Hayes wouldn't say which airport precisely.

      
 
 
Posted in USA Today | Tagged , | Comments Off on JetBlue CEO hints airline is considering alternative airports in Los Angeles area

Six Flags hosts Autism Day in New Jersey park on May 3

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Amanda Oglesby, @OglesbyAPP

For the first time ever, a Six Flags park will be dimming its lights and quieting its music to open the park to families affected by autism.

      
 
 
Posted in USA Today | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Six Flags hosts Autism Day in New Jersey park on May 3

William Shatner to visit 'Star Trek' set replica in New York

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Brent Hallenbeck, Free Press Staff Writer

William Shatner is scheduled to head to Ticonderoga, N.Y., on May 4 and 5 to sign autographs, pose for photos and answer questions from fans.

      
 
 
Posted in USA Today | Tagged , , | Comments Off on William Shatner to visit 'Star Trek' set replica in New York

Airfare gotchas: When that cheap flight really isn’t a deal

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Rick Seaney, FareCompare.com

Sometimes great airfare deals include bad news like hidden fees and major inconvenience.

      
 
 
Posted in USA Today | Tagged , | Comments Off on Airfare gotchas: When that cheap flight really isn’t a deal

10 beautiful views from a New Zealand train

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Kae Lani Kennedy, USA TODAY 10Best

Take it all in aboard TranzAlpine

      
 
 
Posted in USA Today | Tagged , , | Comments Off on 10 beautiful views from a New Zealand train

Want to go to Westworld for real? Head to Nevada

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Lydia Schrandt, USA TODAY 10Best

The Wild West – minus the murderous AI robots

      
 
 
Posted in USA Today | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Want to go to Westworld for real? Head to Nevada

Earth Day activities across the USA

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Nancy Trejos, USA TODAY

A number hotels and destinations are celebrating Earth with events and deals. Here's what you do for the Earth this weekend.

      
 
 
Posted in USA Today | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Earth Day activities across the USA

Southwest Airlines: Monday flight cancellations in Phoenix, Chicago and more

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Dawn Gilbertson, The Republic | azcentral.com

The cancellations are part of flight "disruptions" amid an accelerated engine inspection program after an April 17 mid-air explosion.

      
 
 
Posted in USA Today | Tagged , | Comments Off on Southwest Airlines: Monday flight cancellations in Phoenix, Chicago and more

2018 FlyerTalk Awards: The top loyalty programs are …

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY

Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways each repeated to win three of the most-coveted "Best Reward Program" categories.

      
 
 
Posted in USA Today | Tagged , | Comments Off on 2018 FlyerTalk Awards: The top loyalty programs are …

Ask the Captain: How pilots execute takeoffs

Posted on April 23, 2018 by John Cox, Special to USA TODAY

When a pilot begins the takeoff roll, he/she knows that it is possible to stop up to decision speed and then to continue the takeoff and climb safely.

      
 
 
Posted in USA Today | Tagged , | Comments Off on Ask the Captain: How pilots execute takeoffs