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Alitalia Fined $125,000 for Deceiving 2 US Passengers
Alitalia was fined for not compensating 2 US bound passengers for cancelled flights. Alitalia paid for cancellations within Europe but denied the two who were flying to the US.
The rules governing an airline are found on the Department of Transportation and other US Government websites; but the individual practices can be different and are only found on the Contract of Carriage of the airline itself. This will be hidden in their website somewhere….
Example: some discount airlines will not put you on a substitute airline if your flight is cancelled; you might get back your one way fare, but you will be hugely out of pocket on buying another one way fare on a non discounter. …
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How to Choose a Room Mate for a Tour
Some rules for assuring your friend is also a good roomie for a tour:
1. Both of you need to be honest about your personal habits.
2. Agree on a budget for extras like wine.
3. Agree not to talk all the time, down time saves a friendship
4. Each compromise on something they do not want to do.
5. Bring same number and size of suitcases to divide room space well.
6. If you are not of the same fitness, discuss how you will handle that up front.… -
Your 50th Birthday Gift: the right trip
Here
are suggestions for the right trip for a 50 birthday:- I had mine on a plane flying towards Hong Kong. Talk to us here.Here are suggestions for the right trip for a 50 birthday:
For your sense of confidence, take a trip that has a little sizzle: a boat on the Ganges? an elephant ride in Northern Thailand? a walk through a Dowery Market in Pushkar? a visit to a poignant museum about apartheid?
For introspection: travel solo but in a group.…
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Phyllis with the CEO of The Red Hat Society
Lunch in London together, always good to see old friends over a great meal. Maybe we can do some travel with Red Hat?…
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Women's Travel Resolutions for 2013
Booking Now for Yunnan Province and Shanghai May 2013
1–Eat better on trips and on the plane.
2–Read 2 good books about the destination, not just think about it.
3–Avoid all shopping until the very end of the day when acquisition energy kicks in, after cultural energy has waned.
4–Only pack what I need and budget for some laundry en route.
5–Scan my passport photo into my email account.
6–Plan ahead and get guidebooks from the e-library on line.
7–Leave the camera home, just bring a phone camera
8–Pay on line for all upcoming bills even if I pay early.… -
Best Unusual Travel Gifts for Women
Forget about crazily expensive lists in most magazines.
Here is thewomenstravelgroup.com’s list:
1. Collection of tiny cosmetics from a fine brand like Kiehls.
2. Clip on light for your Kindle or Ipad
3. 2 hour instruction from a geek on every travel app including the Passbook function on a iphone.
4. Colorful security straps for luggage.
5. a cheap pay as you go phone with 20 minutes in it for overseas usage.
6. a good passport or visa photograph from a studio for all your visas and new passports.… -
Thewomenstravelgroup.com tip to check flights, when uncertainties prevail
We all know how to call the airline or look on the web. But say your arrival airport might be closed for snow or strikes? Here is a way to check the status. Go to any flight tracking site, enter the flight arrivals same day from your destination airport. Example: flying to London on Dec. 20 with possible JFK handlers strike. Check flight arrivals on Dec. 20 into JFK to see if flights are landing on time and on schedule. This way you will get a real time accurate picture of the situation.…
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10 Carry On Tips for Women with Bad Backs
1-Light luggage. British IT-0-1 is the lightest and can be found at discounters
2- Cole Hahn or Ecco walking shoes rather than heavy Rockport types.
3- Toms or Espadrilles for extra footwear. Cheap flats for evenings if no walking involved.
4- Most personal products can be bought everywhere, people do wash their hair and moisturize their skin outside the US. Bring what you need the first night.
5- Nylon not cotton underwear, same with socks.
6-Tailored hiking pants in dark colors rather than jeans.… -
Trying new Destinations?Traveling Tips for Women
Going somewhere new? Ask female staff on the plane about the destination and do it while they are not too busy. Check into English language newspapers on line for information. An example would be Times of India on line if you were coming to India with us in November to the Pushkar Fair. Or locate a chapter of your organization and ask for assistance. Examples: Rotary? Your college alumnae book? An American professor on sabbatical?
Do your research creatively and ask us for help with more suggestions for out of the way places.…
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Frequent Flier Miles at Thewomenstravelgroup.com
With the news that Delta has acquired a large stake in Virgin Atlantic Airways, we are again assuring you that you may use FF miles on most of our trips. In some out of the way locales, we advise against it. Our experience is: FF tickets have been turned down for both the flight booked and for a substitute flight if there is a last minute change. We will forewarn you in those cases.
Note on Delta to Mexico for those coming to Ixtapan Spa with us this winter: great movies and passable cookies are FREE.…
