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British Airways says it will allow passengers to choose seats up to 355 days before flying — for a fee.
The airline said Friday that charges will range from 10 pounds ($16) per passenger for an economy class flight within Europe, 20 pounds for a long-haul economy seat or 50 pounds for an exit row seat.
Business-class passengers will be charged 20 pounds for a short-haul flight and 60 pounds for a long-haul flight.
Cellphone use on airplanes, it would seem, is on extended hold in the United States.
The national union representing flight attendants wants Congress to ban in-flight phone calls, and survey after survey of airline passengers shows strong opposition to allowing cellphones on planes.
So while domestic airlines rush to wire their cabins to provide in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity, there is no indication whether, or when, passengers in the United States might be able to make a cellphone call at 37,000 feet.
On my last trip to Europe, I didn’t bring my usual $200 cash reserve. With just a few bucks in my wallet, I landed in Madrid, relying entirely on two ATM cards and no cash safety net. It turned out OK. At the airport, I withdrew some euros from an ATM machine, and tucked the bills into my money belt. After decades of traveling to Europe, I have found that the cheapest, safest way to go is to pay with cash for most items, and withdraw money as I zip from one place to the next. The reason? To cut down on fees and fraud.
CANCUN, Mexico — An inventory for a trip to a tropical beach could read like this:
Swimsuit, check.
Sunscreen, check.
Passport, check.
And iPhone, check.
Well, make that a possibly giant check, drawn from your bank account. Unaware travelers can blithely rack up eye-popping bills on their iPhones while traveling abroad.
Autumn, the season when trees adorn various shades of bright red, orange, and yellow, and shade their inhibitions by abandoning the perennial green, truly is the crowning glory of all the seasons in a year. The picturesque landscape and the pleasant weather makes it a perfect season to plan an unforgettable vacation.
Here are 6 best places in United States which exhibit the grandest shades of the fall colors.
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Tipping in British hotels can be a grey area. Readers often complain that when they add a service charge to a credit or debit card at the end of a hotel stay – typically 10 to 12 per cent of the restaurant part of the bill – it’s frequently unclear how the money is distributed.
They’re right to be concerned. A proportion of the charge is usually retained as a ”handling cost” for credit card and banking charges or payroll processing costs. And there’s no legal requirement for the hotel to allocate a specific proportion of the remaining amount to the staff who’ve given the service.
Here are easier ways of ensuring your hotel folio belongs to you.
1. Have an alibi
When I checked out of The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach, Florida, recently, I found a "Fletch"-like surprise on my bill: Someone had ordered a cheeseburger, Caesar salad and two Miller Lites at the Tiki Bar and charged it to my room. There’s just one problem: I’ve never been to the Tiki Bar. Besides, I’m more or less a vegetarian and I’m not much of a drinker. The charges couldn’t have been mine.
There are a number of important cruise line tips that can help all travelers who are entertaining the idea of taking a cruise. Some of the best kept secrets of travel agents can save the individual money as well.
One thing to consider when looking into traveling is to book your own airfare and flights rather than booking them as part of the cruise package. This can really save you a lot of money and offer the same travel arrangements as the more expensive packages.
Traveling does not mean spending through your nose or always going for the costliest services. All you need to save money while travelling is good planning before the tour and taking logical decisions during the tour. For instance, if you visit Honolulu during peak season and get the lowest price at the best hotel, you still have an expensive holiday. Here are some travel advices which will definitely give you the best value for the money you spend while travelling.