I live in Hawaii. That means when I travel anywhere out of state, I‘m faced with at least a five-hour flight. Usually it’s to Los Angeles, which offers me a choice of three long-distance trains on which I can continue my journey: 1. The Coast Starlight goes north to San Francisco and from there on…
Syndicated Travel Writer Christopher Elliott has come up with a suggestion that makes a lot of sense. He proposes that the Airlines adopt and enforce a dress code. Those of us who fly regularly are painfully aware of the passengers who board flights to and from these islands wearing T-shirts with off-color slogans, shorts and…
Buried in all the political news the other day was an announcement from American Airlines that they will no longer be offering first class service on some of their long-haul flights. A spokesman for the airline offered a very sensible reason for the decision: “Our customers aren’t buying it.” I am by no means an…
Flying was once an adventure. Most of the time it was also a pleasure. Not any more. The airlines speak about the wonderful experience that is waiting for us on board. But when we actually are on board—after paying several hundred dollars for our ticket, plus, typically, $30 to check one bag—we discover our knees…