Southwest Begins Assigned Seating, Scrapping a Signature Quirk
The airline said its new policy, rolled out on Tuesday, responded to passengers’ preferences, but some customers said the scramble was part of the charm. Source link
Thousands of Flights Canceled Monday After Snowstorm
Delays and cancellations persisted, a day after more than 11,000 flights were canceled. Airports in the Northeast U.S. were hit the hardest. Source link
A Place to See Paris as Never Before, Again
Hotel Costes defined a generation. With his first luxury hotel, a second-generation Costes looks to revolutionize how guests experience Paris. If you can get in, that is. Source link
Learning to Ice Climb in Wyoming
On a trip to Wyoming, a novice learns to climb a frozen waterfall, an activity that takes focus, fearlessness and a good ice ax. Source link
Private Jet With 8 People Aboard Crashes at Maine Airport, F.A.A. Says
A Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed during takeoff at the Bangor airport, according to officials, as a paralyzing winter storm lashed the East Coast. Source link
How Two Hardy North Dakotans Were Almost Thwarted by an Ice Storm
Jackie Gaddie and Craig Pietruszewski had been anticipating the trip of a lifetime, to Antarctica of all places. Then, a storm got in the way. Source link
How Two Hardy North Dakotans Were Almost Thwarted by an Ice Storm
Jackie Gaddie and Craig Pietruszewski had been anticipating the trip of a lifetime, to Antarctica of all places. Then, a storm got in the way. Source link
Travel Math: When Flying Costs as Much as the Train, Who Wins?
Amtrak says dynamic pricing has helped strengthen its finances, but travelers often grumble at the cost, especially for last-minute travel. Still, the train has a secret weapon: avoiding the airport. Source link
Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights In Anticipation of Powerful Winter Storm
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights over the weekend in anticipation of frigid weather and ice and snow across much of the country. Source link
For Greenland Tourism, Trump’s Interest Creates Uncertainty
Bookings to the island increased last year, and there are plans for two new airports. Threats from President Trump may change that. Source link