Travel articles More on Ditching Planes and the A320's Water-Friendly Design
Most flight crews get at least one day of training in a pool in swimsuits for that rarest of airline disasters, a ditching. If you think that sounds fun, you're wrong. Among other things, you have to demonstrate that you're a strong swimmer and that you're capable of climbing into and out of one of those inflatable evacuation chutes, which become life rafts in the water.
Winter Comfort Food: Regional specialties
Every region in America has its own comfort-food specialties, from the stalwart hot puddings of New England to the creamy chowders of the Pacific Northwest.
Explore the Great Smoky Mountains During Wilderness Wildlife Week
You'll venture into the wild during the annual Wilderness Week in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Jan. 10-17. During Wilderness Week, visitors learn more about and explore the Great Smoky Mountains... AAA Diamond Ratings
AAA Diamond Ratings Explained When a Flight Delay or Cancellation is Caused by Weather
After the last blog entry about flight delays and cancellations due to the airline's own issue, I thought it might be good to look at the flip side - when...
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