WSJ publishes travel newsletter on hotel pet peeves and airline updates
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 1
WSJ publishes travel newsletter on hotel pet peeves and airline updates
5 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 1
The edition says Alaska launched Seattle-Rome flights, ITA added Houston-Rome service, and United dropped its pursuit of American, while readers posted more than 600 comments on hotel annoyances.
Common complaints included noisy doors and refrigerators, poor bathroom privacy, too few outlets, missing drawers, washcloths and towel bars, and inadequate coffee pods, lighting and TV channel guides.
It also noted Spirit and other budget airlines seeking federal help over high fuel prices, a limited-time $20 TSA PreCheck discount for younger first-time applicants, and new United-Lyft mileage redemptions.
A major airline merger failed while budget carriers seek bailouts. Is the era of affordable US air travel coming to an end?
Southwest is abandoning its iconic open seating for premium features. Is the entire airline industry giving up on the budget-conscious traveler?
Travelers complain about basics like toilet paper and outlets. Why are hotels overlooking simple fixes that could guarantee guest loyalty?