US Airways increases baggage fees

New York (CNN Money)  02/9/2010 (Charles Riley, staff reporter) US Airways is hiking fees on overweight and oversized baggage sizes, a spokesperson for the airline said Wednesday. For overweight bags that weight between 50 and 70 lbs., the price will increase from $50 to $90. For supersized bags that weigh in excess of 70 lbs., customers will have to pay $175. up from the previous price of $100. Those fees are in addition to the base price for checked bags, which the airline is keeping the same at $25 for the first bag, and $35 for the second. The new …

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9 Legendary Romantic Spots to Visit in the World

The Eiffel Tower, the Grand Canyon, the London Eye, Niagara Falls, the Trevi Fountain… a little googling confirms that these bastions of the beaten path rank high on the “top romantic travel destinations” or “best places to pop the question” lists that invariably pop up at this time of year. Of course these are all beautiful spots, embedded in our collective imaginations thanks in great part to movie magic–they are also devastatingly overrun. Instead of seeking out a landmark as the backdrop for a romantic adventure, why not a good love story instead? Each of these nine places harbors an …

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New Airline Carrier coming to Palm Beach Intl Airport in the Fall

Calming and blue not only describes beaches here in The Palm Beaches and Boca Raton, but also our skies. Starting this fall Direct Air will be pulling into the gates of easy-to-use Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) daily with six new non-stop domestic and international flights. Domestic flights will take off beginning November 18, 2010. For the first time, PBI will have non-stop flights to and from four convenient airports, perfect for those looking to travel with ease by avoiding gate changes and missed connections. Not too far from Chicago and close to the city’s Northwest and Northern suburbs, Rockford/Chicago, IL (RFD) is ideal for Chicagoland travelers. Buffalo/Niagara Falls, NY (IAG) is …

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Air Travel Innovations happening in 2010

Airlines are rolling out a series of innovations from in-flight television to fatigue-fighting smart lights-that will revolutionize the way we travel. Here, we review common air traveler complaints and take a look at the way the industry is addressing them. It seems like they’ve got a solution for everything from boredom to jetlag-now the only question is, should we be allowed to use our cell phones in-flight? For full article click link below: http://news.travel.aol.com/2010/01/07/coming-in-2010-air-travel-innovations/?ncid=AOLCOMMtravsharartl0001&sms_ss=email If you are need of any upcoming travel to and from the airports or a night on the town or any of the seaports, please give …

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