Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so…. 

• Very helpful post here.  Packing cubes: Are they really worth the money?   via @travlfashngirl
• NY Times interview with George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog.com. George Hobica Finds Air Travel’s Rare Silver Linings. via @NYTimesTravel

• An interesting take on “free” offers in the travel industry. ‘Free’ offers can really cost you. via @USAToday
• Crazy!  FAA probe shows pilot buzzed mall, home at 500 feet. via @USAToday
• Maybe the TSA should reconsider their $15,000 contest after this news.  Airline Groups Seek Court Review of TSA Fee Hike. via @NBCNews
• Should airlines charge parents to sit next to their young children?  Airlines try to upsell seats to parents who want to sit with their children. via @foxnewstravel
• Helpful info.  Is Your Luggage Lost? Here’s How to Get It Back — Fast! via @YahooTravel
• Ouch! Gotta watch out.  Hotel charges man $127 for three bottles of water. via @foxnewstravel
• Interesting. Especially the comments.  Amazon Payments- Send & Receive Money with a Credit Card. via @thepointsguy

 

 

Readers, anything interesting come across your desk lately?

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