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American deal beyond routine

American deal beyond routine

If American Airlines is acquired by Delta or another company in tandem with its bankruptcy filing — mirroring similar moves by its rivals — it could end a big consolidation wave that already has pruned the industry to a few massive carriers. Speculation was ignited last week that Delta Air Lines or other players could [...]

A Cautionary CES Tale: What Tablet Makers Can Learn From Sins Past

A Cautionary CES Tale: What Tablet Makers Can Learn From Sins Past

We were promised such great things at CES 2011. We were told the coming year would bring worthy competitors to the mass-market consumer tablet space, an arena conquered — if not pioneered — by the iPad. Poised to challenge Apple’s throne, Motorola and RIM unveiled two serious iPad contenders in the Android-powered Xoom and the [...]

Pedal power at dusk

Pedal power at dusk

Sign up for one of SpiceRoads’ cycle tours and admire the Bangkok sunset from a bicycle seat. Pedal power at dusk Sign up for one of SpiceRoads’ cycle tours and admire the Bangkok sunset from a bicycle seat. The Bangkok-based specialist bicycle tour operator introduces its Bangkok Sunset Ride that takes in the highlights of [...]

Tech Travel: Why All Gadgets Should Be Banned on Flights

Tech Travel: Why All Gadgets Should Be Banned on Flights

If you ask Alec Baldwin, he’ll probably tell you that flying isn’t fun.  After the actor was kicked off a flight for playing with his electronic device, plenty of people were sympathetic to his plight: They want to use their e-readers and smartphones during take-off and landing, too, and think the FAA should lift its [...]

“Travel Resolutions” Are Your Ticket to Adventure This New Year

“Travel Resolutions” Are Your Ticket to Adventure This New Year

When making New Year’s resolutions for 2012, consider these globetrotting themed suggestions from the Destination Experts at Kensington Tours ( www.kensingtontours.com ). From tips on saving up for your dream adventure to vowing not to be a typical tourist, making a travel resolution ensures you make the most of each valuable vacation day. Happy New [...]