A German business man has a dream. A dream of smoke filled cabins where nicotine would flow like milk and honey. Is this guy really serious? Apparently he is and he is planning on launching an airline that would not have any smoking restrictions.
Alexander Schoppmann believes that smokers would be willing to pay a premium to be able to fly and enjoy their smokes. He claims that many smokers are like himself and have avoided long flights due to nicotine denial.
The new airline will inaugurate service between Dusseldorf and Tokyo, a long-haul flight that can send many chain smokers into withdrawal. Besides having the entire plane as a smoking section, passengers will be pampered with other luxuries to help justify the fare.
Years ago smokers used to relegated to the back of the plane and now smoking is banned on all international and domestic flights.
The rebirth of New Orleans continues as Carnival Cruise Lines has said it plans to place two cruise (Fantasy and Triumph) ships in the port year round. This is great news for the city...
More than anyone, airlines are worried about the fallout from the rising oil prices. If oil, as expected by some, tops the $100 per barrel mark by years end, struggling airlines will have a hard time making it. While consumers will be shouldering the burden of higher fuel prices a significant drop in air travel will follow.
FORT WORTH, Texas; Looking for an excuse to escape to some cool ocean breezes, hot shopping venues or perhaps some relaxing “tee” time? Let American Airlines help.
Travel and Leisure magazine has once again come out with it's top travel awards for 2006. Making the list for one of the worlds Top Ten Cities? Drum roll please...Beirut! No kidding.
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More than anyone, airlines are worried about the fallout from the rising oil prices. If oil, as expected by some, tops the $100 per barrel mark by years end, struggling airlines will have a hard time making it. While consumers will be shouldering the burden of higher fuel prices a significant drop in air travel will follow. 
FORT WORTH, Texas; Looking for an excuse to escape to some cool ocean breezes, hot shopping venues or perhaps some relaxing “tee” time? Let American Airlines help. 
Travel and Leisure magazine has once again come out with it's top travel awards for 2006. Making the list for one of the worlds Top Ten Cities? Drum roll please...Beirut! No kidding.